I've had mine a couple of years now. I wear it all the time! Not the warmest, but that's not the main thing. It's a good walking jacket - not too hot and sweaty. I don't wear it as a belay jacket - well, I do, but only on single pitch routes, spring and summer. The hood's GREAT! The women's version is not at all well cut I understand - too tight under the arms. Btw I didn't know about a two-way zip - it would be useful