I work outside all year round. Use this in the fall, winter, and spring as a work coat. Holds off the water well due to its ruff finish, but is not waterproof. This model isnt sandstone washed, but that also gives it that more rugged tough appearance. Granted when its real cold, like below 0F degrees you might want to wear something else like a heavy sweater on underneath, but over all great coat. I wear it crawling under homes, up on roofs, walking through brush, you name it. Last one I had lasted 6 years, and just finally wore out with what I would consider heavy abusive useage. Well worth the 70 bucks.For the Average consumer it should last many years. Runs a little large on sizes. Typically I wear a XL, but ended up using the large-tall size-I am 6 foot tall. Picture makes it look like a swearshirt zip up, but its much heavier then that. Run it through the dryer if it gets wet or after wash to "puff" up the insulation-use a paper clip or metal twist tie to hold the zipper pull or it will clank like crazy in the dryer. Also helps keep the zipper pull from breaking off during the wash and dry cycle.
