I got my husband this jacket as a gift. It looks really cool. However I do not agree that it fits small so order a size up. He is 5'6" and 140lbs. He normally wears a small and likes clothes that fit close to the body. I almost ordered a medium but glad I went with the small. I actually think the x-small would have fit even better. It's roomy in the middle and not as form fitting as preferred. Not bad enough though to go through the hassle of sending it back.

The material is good and the sizing is okay. I used the first one I bought from about 2007-2014 before the zipper gave out. Obviously, from the images, the jacket is not meant to be baggy or form fitting. It is sized so that you can wear an extra layer under the coat, like a light to medium thick sweater, and not feel too constrained. It also hangs well over the waistline so that rain cannot sneak into your pants or pants pockets. That said, just wearing the jacket over regular clothes works out okay too. In short, it has just the right size of functional largeness.

Inside the jacket, the lining is a grayish, rubbery feeling "thing." The second version of the coat is more refined than the first one I bought a long time ago. The lining took me a minute to get used to it, but it works and is what makes it waterproof. The major issue with the lining is that it presents a trade-off. The jacket in general is light and easily packable, but the lining works like insulation in the heat. So if you are in a climate like Florida, this jacket will block the rain but heat you up in the process. If you are trying to travel light, this jacket will work better in the fall or slightly cooler temperatures. That is the only issue to consider.

Colorwise, I wish manufacturers made these and other activewear in single, more natural colors. 80% of what they sew up and sell uses the oddest colors possible. They do not fit in the woods, on the mountain, or in the city.

Great product. Is as described. Quality expected from Columbia. Nice light jacket when it is not that cold out.