I bought this and it was just warm enough to go with the layering approach - exactly what I wanted! When you first unpacked it I thought, "this won't be that warm". But it is warm. It's not hot, it's warm. I skied with it in Colorado, days that were mostly in the teens to low 20s and cloudy, and it was perfect with a couple extra layers. Although full disclosure: I do ski "hot". But if you're not like me, just add a layer. I simply had a "Hot Chilli" top and a wicking Spyder (polyester-feeling) top under the jacket, and that was enough for me. Lots of ventilation. Lots of pockets. There are two more pockets inside which are not visible in the picture, plus 4 outside (2 on top, 2 at bottom) visible from the picture. I am extremely happy with this purchase. I am 6'0" and about 225 pounds - big frame - and a large fit me perfectly. (Whereas I would have normally expected to need an XL.) So I think they run a bit on the large side, which I had read in other reviews and thus I ordered large - and it turned out perfect.