I had been wanting a Carhartt jacket for a while. My fiance' wanted to buy me one for my birthday a few months ago while it was still cold here inTexas, but we couldn't find one in my size in the stores at the time so she got me something else. A few weeks ago, I received an email from amazon about a sale on the same jacket I was interested in and it was 30% off retail price. As usual, I did my homework and looked at reviews extensively as well as other jacket styles. I almost went with a lighter weight jacket, but glad I didn't, as I have several ligh weight jackets already. The reviews seemed to all suggest the jacket runs large so, I ordered a medium as I am 5'11" 170 lbs. and normally a large in jackets. I'm glad I did because the medium fits near perfectly. I'm sure the large would be way too bulky on me. If I fully extend my arms over my head, the jacket does expose my stomach a bit and the cuffs do ride up my wrists slightly, however this is to be expected and happens with my other, large sized jackets as well. I'm sure that in extreme cold climates, you would want to go for your normal size so the jacket could be worn over multiple layers, but for me in Texas, I feel this jacket will keep my warm with only a single layer underneath on the coldest of days.Carhartt products are no longer made in the USA, however the fabric used does still come from US providers. The construction seems very sturdy. The jacket is a bit stiff, but after one wash, it is a bit more loose. I was looking for a rugged jacket and this fits the bill. I expect this jacket will hold up through the roughest situations and last many years. I love the quilted lining, it is very comfortable. The arms are quilted as well, but not with flannel like the rest of the jacket. This is designed to let you get your arms through even while wearing a long sleeve shirt underneath. The inner pockets are a great feature and while the outer pockets aren't lined, they are spacious and comfortable enough for hands. The zipper is very rugged and takes a little persuasion sometimes, as expected from a heavy-duty zipper. The hood is spacious and comfortable. It does add some bulk just behind the neck, but I'd rather have it there if needed than not. It does have pull strings to fit more snugly if needed. The arms and waist have elastic bands to keep out any drafts when it is windy and they are just as heavy-duty as the rest of the jacket.Overall, I am very satisfied with this jacket. I haven't worn it besides trying it on a few times yet, but I don't imagine I'll change my mind when I do.