How to Choose Insulated Outerwear

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Take the sting out of chilly mountain days with the women's Columbia Bird Mountain insulated jacket, which combines a trio of cold-defying technologies to help keep you cozy on and off the lift.
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View all Columbia Women's Synthetic Insulation Jackets| Best Use | Downhill Skiing Snowboarding Snowsports |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Nylon |
| Lining Fabric | Polyester |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | Waterproof/breathable fabric |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Synthetic |
| Insulation | Omni-Heat synthetic down recycled polyester |
| Warmth | Warmest |
| Hood | Yes |
| Thumbholes | Yes |
| Powder Skirt | Yes |
| Back Length | Hip-length |
| Back Length (in.) | 28.5 inches |
| Gender | Women's |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 1X | 2X | 3X | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 Short | 4 Short | 6 Short | 8 Short | 10 Short | 12 Short | 14 Short | 16 Short | 16W | 18W | 20W | 24W | 22W | |
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| Numerical Size | 2 | 4 - 6 | 8 -10 | 12 - 14 | 16 - 18 | 20 | 16W - 18W | 20W - 22W | 24W - 26W | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 Short | 4 Short | 6 Short | 8 Short | 10 Short | 12 Short | 14 Short | 16 Short | |||||
| Bust | 33.5 | 34.5 - 35.5 | 36.5 - 37.5 | 39 - 40.5 | 42 - 43.5 | 44 - 46 | 43 - 45 | 47 - 49 | 51 - 53 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Waist | 26.5 | 28 - 29 | 30 - 31 | 32.5 - 34 | 35.5 - 37.5 | 38 - 41 | 36 - 38 | 40.25 - 42.5 | 44.75 - 47 | 25.5 - 26.5 | 27.5 - 28.5 | 27.5 - 28.5 | 29.5 - 30.5 | 29.5 - 30.5 | 32 - 33.5 | 32 - 33.5 | 35.5 - 37.5 | 25.5 - 26.5 | 27.5 - 28.5 | 27.5 - 28.5 | 29.5 - 30.5 | 29.5 - 30.5 | 32 - 33.5 | 32 - 33.5 | 35.5 - 37.5 | 36-38 | 36-38 | 40-42 | 44-46 | 40-42 |
| Hip | 35.5 | 37 - 38 | 39 - 40 | 41.5 - 43 | 44.5 - 46.5 | 47 - 50 | 46 - 48 | 50 - 52 | 54 - 56 | 34.5 - 35.5 | 36.5 - 37.5 | 36.5 - 37.5 | 38.5 - 40 | 38.5 - 40 | 41.5 - 43 | 41.5 - 43 | 45 - 47 | 34.5 - 35.5 | 36.5 - 37.5 | 36.5 - 37.5 | 38.5 - 40 | 38.5 - 40 | 41.5 - 43 | 41.5 - 43 | 45 - 47 | 45-47 | 45-47 | 49-51 | 53-55 | 49-51 |
| Inseam | 29.5 | 29.5 | 29.5 | 29.5 | 29.5 | 29.5 | 29.5 | 29.5 |
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
Short pant inseam: 29.5
Regular pant inseam: 32
Long pant inseam: 34.5
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very comfortable and the color is very pretty. My only suggestion is that the neck part would look and feel better with another soft material. If you don't use another layer for the neck, your skin will feel uncomfortable because of the rough surface of the fabric.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this coat! Columbia quality, warm, and well-fitted. I usually wear a medium and I bought a medium—it fits so great! I can even layer some underneath. I am 5’8” 135 lbs. Just for reference, I also bought a large and it was definitely too big (wider shoulders, baggier space). But if you like a loose fit, size up. Feminine shape, not boxy at all. So warm, and so comfy. So many pockets to hold my necessities, and the color is even classier in person. Not too pink, just mature enough to be stylish. I love the thumb holes and the length of the coat. I will be using it during a ski trip to Utah this winter and I can’t wait!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So glad I bought this coat in the color beetroot. It is absolutely beautiful and really warm. I get compliments on it every time I wear it. It is a little more form fitting so you might want to size up if you want to wear heavy layers under it. It has lots of pockets and it looks high quality.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The jacket so amazing! Bright white and gray, super warm but most importantly super cute! I feel like an Olympian ….. although I have some work to do with performance 😂
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am 5'9" tall, 210 lbs with a 45" bust and long arms. I usually wear an xl to XXL in tops. My biggest struggle with coats is finding one with sleeves long enough to cover my wrists. I got this one in an XXL (in aqua) and i feel like it fits true to the measurements in the size guide. And the sleeves are the perfect length! I can even use the thumb holes! Usually I get tops with thumb holes so that I can sew the holes shut and the sleeves fit me like a normal shirt. If you are tall with long arms and a long torso, give this coat a try! I haven't tested it in super cold Temps for an extended period of time. But it is warm at 35° F with wind chills at 25°.
I fell in love immediately with the styling of this coat. Once I received it, our love affair ended. As with much of Columbia's jacket styling lately, even though I sized up to accommodate a light sweater, it was too small in the upper arm region. I didn't bother to size up even more as I had already moved from a Med to a Large. Then you get into more bulk for packing. More jacket to lug around. Yep, It really was downhill as I thought about whether to order another size up. Really too bad because I loved the color combination of light blue and white and the fabric overall. The length was perfect for me (5'8") and I loved the hood - it's super cozy. Such a shame. And too bad for REI to have to process a return.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Everything I wanted! I am hourglass-shaped, so I was sure to order a size up. I’m more of a medium-large top, but since this coat was longer and needed to go over my hips, I went with an XL. Even with an XL, I was surprised how close-fitting the sleeves were. I was in 9-28 degree weather on the mountain skiing and snowmobiling, but I was never cold anywhere my coat was covering. I said several times how happy I was to have chosen this coat and got many compliments.
Beautiful coat. Unfortunately, fits a little tight with a sweater under it. I ordered Large, but an XL would be too large/long. Sorry to have to let it g
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wear a XL in shirts and sometimes 1X depending on how the shirt is made. I have broad shoulders and wear 44 F bra. This jacket fit great allowing me to add up to 3 layers while dog sledding and skiing. It gave a curvy rather than a boxy appearance.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Looks nice, stylish, warm and comfortable. Easy to clean, a lot of useful pockets and good quality.