Is it enough for winter in Minnesota? I am considering wearing it for commuting. If not good enough, could you recommend other clothes?
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It's an awesome jacket. Minnesota gets pretty darn cold so you'd probably want a layer under the jacket. May be a fleece.
924867
Chris, The 15" mbp might be a bit much? I commute daily and take boots pants, jacket and under garments, my breakfast lunch and a few paper and such. It fits but on occasion it's tight! My commute is only 20 miles one way and I ride all year rain or snow and it's held up Great! Hope this helps.
788062
It's works well during a meet and after to wear home. They are very warm. It's great to wear outside.
464373
If it is cold I would buy XXL so you can layer. The trousers are designed for the US cruiser rider and there is fabric on the inside of the shins. Rain will get into your lower legs and run into your boots on a long ride. I suppose that is better than burnt plastic. In warm weather the gear is very hot but I only wear it on short rides.
1134855
I did size up to a large and at first thought it was too big but it is great if you like to wear heavier sweaters. I would say it may fit a little small but not much. I think a medium would have been fine too. If you like a more fitted look then go with your usual size.
1231316
It should be good for Chicago weather. It was just a little to warm for me personally, but then, I'm in Florida. It's a good looking comforter.
2081147
I have this jacket and always wear a hoodie. I live in a suburb of Buffalo NY so you know it can be a "wee bit chili"!!! I wear a small normally but got a medium to fit the hoodie. I suggest you go one size up to allow for the hoodie...I did and it's perfect.
1875430
I live in Buffalo, NY and I fully intend to.. Plenty of warm. It is LIGHT, not thin. Light does not mean it will not keep you warm!
1435621
When I wear it for an extended period of time in the house I tend to feel overly warm. It's a lot of fabric. I would compare it to wearing a light sweater. I'm in the Midwest and haven't had the opportunity to use it outside yet.
1552596
This is one of the less puffy down jackets I tried on. I am always cold as well and this has kept me warmer this extremely cold winter in MN!
76616
I'd say the coat is perfect for those temps. It will keep you warm without being too hot. I'd use a good, breathable under layer too.
617423
I would say excellent.. I bought it to possibly use on motorcycle, but my only use so far was with snowblower -1 degrees -20 with wind chill. Had goggles on as well nose underneath was a bit chilled at first but didnt notice much of anything by the time i was done.
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I'm 6'3 in. 220 lbs with a slight pot. I bought the XL - my usual size. That was too tight. I bought the XXL. That's fine for just a shirt under. I do not use the liner - its crap. For cold (50-30 F) I like a wool sweater underneath, up to a 4 ply Dale Norway sweater below freezing, and the XXL I have is a bit tight for me. I should have bought an XXXL and had plenty of room for underlayers for winter. I don'y mind too loose.
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I am 6'3, average build. I bought the XL, it is fine in the fall with the liner in, but the colder it gets and more layers I put on the jacket gets tight in the shoulders. if I had to do it again, I would by a XXL for cold weather use.
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I consider this a three-season jacket. It's lightweight enough to wear in the spring and fall, and warm enough to wear in pretty cold weather. I live in southern Maine, if that gives you an idea. For really cold weather (below 25 F) I will usually wear something a little heavier and longer with a hood to cover my head and legs too, but this is pretty great for all but the coldest weather, I think.
263547
I find this jacket is best when it is 25-40 degrees out. It blocks the wind nicely and if you pair it with a warm scarf/hat/gloves, you could probably get away with wearing it when it's under 20 degrees.
405598
It provides a respectable amount of warmth for what it is (a rain jacket, not a coat). Throw on a couple layers under this jacket and you're good to go. I've worn this in non-rain, less than 40 degree (F) conditions and it's kept me warm with some layering.