Customer Reviews Columbia Barlow Pass 550 TurboDown™ Jacket

A technical ultra cold weather coat is not going to be a slimming high fashion experience. Minimum insulation is required. Columbia has done an awesome job at addressing the need for warmth with minimum bulk, and they did style it with a curve in for the waist which can be further pulled in with the side pulls. I grew up in Minnesota where cold means it's 50 degrees warmer in your freezer than outside, and we grew up with Puffy Puffy down coats. Their massive bulk was needed! But Columbia changed all that with the metallic lining (which appears gimmicky but really works) and the addition of incredible man made insulation and some natural down, achieving the same warmth factor with far less bulk! This is the most marvelous, attractive, comfortable, stylish super cold weather coat I have ever seen. Even the exterior fabric is handsome. Columbia rocks! (As does Zappos, which is why I bought from them.) Thanks Zappos for having this coat in stock and getting it to me so fast. Love you guys!

Love the coat. It's very warm. But your sizing is a little on the small side. I guess I should have ordered a size up.

I ordered the coat in gravel. I thought it would be more grey but its pretty green in person. The lining and cuff for the sleeve are grey though. It is a very warm coat and the quality is good. I usually wear a small, ordered this in a small and can still wear sweaters/crewnecks underneath. The pockets are lined with what feels like fleece and keep my hands warm. Very personal cons: -the hood is small so be aware if you have a big head or big hair -the pockets open to the top instead of the side which means I am less likely to comfortably put my hands in them even though they are lined with warm material. - the pockets feel very full when there is anything in them. When I put my phone in one and keys in another, I almost feel restricted. Overall, I would recommend the coat as it is very warm and the cons are based on personal preference.

Great quality overall. Very warm and protective in harsh winds. The inside if the coat is reflective silver, which i personally do not like. Website pictures did not show or list this. The coat is on the bulkier side and is not as fitted in shape as it appears to be in this picture. It is comfortable. I like the sleeve extenders, which really help if you are long/tall.

Overall I haven't seen or experienced anything wrong or faulty with the coat. The only thing that was negative was I open d the package and found a cigarette lighter in one of the front pockets. Not sure if it was pre-owned or was returned, still disappointing to find such a strange object in a "new" item.

Extremely warm jacket!! I do wish that it had a zipper on the bottom to zip up when sitting.

This jacket is very warm and fits very nicely. The only complaint is the front pockets, which are not comfortable to use. I feel the jacket should have slanted pockets, which feel more natural to use.

I wanted a stylish, but warm and waterproof jacket. This fit my expectations. 5'1, 110 lbs petite girl and XS fit well. It's warm but I think I will still be layering, as usual, during the winter. I'm excited to use this for skiing as well. The Light cloud color is beautiful. However, it is a bit darker than in the photos, which is what I prefer anyway, so it won't look too white.

Haven't worn those outside yet so I can't say how warm it is but I love the look of the fabric and the jacket. Not too bulky or heavy. My only complaint would be the plastic zipper is but I know they probably had to cut costs somewhere. I think it would definitely be worth the price.

I have 2 Lay D Down coats, the mid length and regular and I LOVE THEM. I wore a size Large and I'm 5'2 , 38DD and 165lbs. I've gained 20lbs and the coat still fits but I can't wear even a thin hoodie without it being snug and the XL is HUGE on me, like a Sak. So I didn't know what to do. The woman on the phone suggested this one even though the size dimensions are the same as my other coat. This coat in an XL fits me great and I don't look like a potato sak. Plus I can cinch the waste which I don't need to do. I didn't realize the hood wasn't detachable and I'm glad I didn't because I wouldn't have bought it. But I am keeping this coat. If anyone is worried about the front pockets and not having side pockets for hands, don't worry, it's not an uncomfortable reach at all. I'm short and it's convenient for me and my hands. They sent me Gravel instead of black and it's actua nice. Almost a deep grey. I wish I could upload photos.

This jacket is everything I was looking for: very warm, very comfortable, and very stylish. I love the faux fur on the hood and the cozy collar. The length is great and it's warm without being to bulky. I'm 5'4" 128lbs and the Medium fit well - there is room but I don't feel like it's too big. My only complaint is the pockets - you have to unsnap and put your hands in from the top. Kind of big deal because I pretty much always have my hands in my pockets, especially when it's chilly out. If they would make a standard side pocket - this really would be perfect. But still worth your purchase for sure!

I ordered the gravel color which is actually more of a hunter green. I read other reviews and knew that this was the actual color; I love how the green looks with the fur on the hood and brown accents on the zippers. I have big hips so the coat rides up when I walk which is unfortunate but all the more reason for me to work out intentionally. It's a classic Columbia Omni Heat product so it works great for where I live. It's really comfortable and functional.

I got this jacket in the mail today - first impressions are it is super warm (tried it on to see the fit and immediately got hot). Seems like a great winter jacket for New England. I love the gravel color - a little different but looks great. The linked pockets and lined neck are so soft and warm! I ordered a small (I am 5-2 and about 125 lbs), but it's a little big. I may be between an XS and S for Columbia sizing, but got the larger size, thinking about layers underneath the jacket in the winter. The arms are really long on me - this would be my biggest complaint. I will always buy a petite size if available, so the arm thing may be specific to us petite gals. You can adjust the waist and hoot to taper a little, which I took full advantage of, so the fit looks a little nicer.

I just bought this coat in October & the weather hasn't been cold enough to really test it out, so I can't vouch for how well it'll hold up in freezing-cold foul weather. It *seems* to be of good quality & quite cozy & warm. I purchased the Slate color & I LOVE it! But it is a bit more hunter green than the pics on the website lead you to believe. I struggled (& failed) at capturing the true color of this coat - see my pic for something that's not-quite-accurate, but it's closer than the gray color on the website. Also the website shows the hood w/an orange lining; mine came w/black lining (which is fine by me but might bum some people out). I'm 5'6" 130lbs (35x28x37") & I ordered a Medium. It's roomy. I could have went with a Small & been okay. But some extra room for cold weather layers is a good thing. My one major gripe is that the hand pockets can only be accessed from the top flap. It's not the easiest or most comfortable angle. Plus I foresee collecting a lot of chilly PNW rain in there while trying to keep my hands warm. Overall I'm digging this parka & I can't wait to put all of that insulation & the waterproof shell to the test this winter.

I love this jacket. It has kept me warm so far in the low 20 F degrees. Two unfortunate things are that the rib-sleeve sewing came apart after I washed the jacket for the first time. The feathers also poke out of the jacket.

I purchased this coat recently and have been pretty pleased with it. Pros: - Warm - Nice length (I'm 5' 5") - Love all the zippered pockets and the cuffs - Effective waterproofing - Feels sturdy Cons: - Pockets are a bit awkward, especially wearing gloves - Waist cinching tends to loosen over a couple wears

Love my jacket. Great style and very warm. My only complaint is the adjustable waist does not stay tightened. They loosen within minutes of tightening them up, defeating the purpose. Wish they were better but overall a good jacket.

The color description of this coat is misleading. It's a great coat and all, but the "black" coat is definitely grey. Not even a dark grey, it's a middle grey. I was disappointed to say the least.

Love this coat. I can wear in Chicago winter and have stayed completely warm. The only thing I would change on it is the fur around the hood. I would have like a better quality fur on it, but it is removable.

This jacket fits well and is super warm! The India Ink is a very pretty navy color. I really like the length of this coat (I'm 5'7" and it hits about mid thigh). My only complaint is the buckles on the sides do not stay tight.

I just got this jacket. Looks good so far; it is very light, hopefully, warm as I expect, but as other reviews pointed out, is not black but gray, or at least doesn't look like in the picture. I will update the review next month after I use it in the winter.

I bought this in December as I needed a new winter jacket. My sister swears by Columbia products and this coat was priced lower than a comparable North Face winter coat so I purchased it. The only regret I have is not realizing that a longer coat may need to have a double zipper as sitting in my car with this coat zipped is weird as it bunches up in an odd way and doesn't lay flat. I've solved this by simply snapping the coat instead of zipping it (not to mention the coat seems to get especially warm after my car's heated seats have been on for a little bit). I'm 6'1" and a average/thin build so I ordered a Large - the coat fits well, the sleeves are a great length, the hood is slightly large but livable since I'd rather it be larger than smaller. The waist adjustments don't seem to want to stay in place which can be annoying but again it's nothing I can't live with. Overall it's a warm coat and I'm pleased that my sister recommended Columbia.

This jacket is excellent quality and appears to be extremely warm. I'm not knocking that. Just wanted to let other buyers know about the fit. I am 105 lbs, 5'2 and this jacket is SWIMMING on me. The sleeves are way too long, the neck is way too high (it almost covers my entire face when zipped up) and I'd need about 5 jackets underneath for it not to be bagging off of me. I wish there was an XXS size and a Petite option. Unfortunately sizes have changed so much over the years, and this jacket likely would have been a S or Medium about 10 years ago. Smaller women like myself are getting sized out :( Please accommodate us too! Every body type deserves to be warm. I'd say it's "true to size" for current standards, seeing as XS is actually much larger than it used to be for every brand. *I bought another XS jacket and it's just as big. So this review applies to all Columbia women's XS jackets.

This is a warm, well fitting coat that will be great for this winter when the temperature drops to zero or below here in Minnesota. The one thing I can't figure out is how to keep the hood up. There does not seem to be a drawstring to tighten to keep it from falling off my head. Also, it seems to run a little larger than other coat brands that I tried on.

I'm a slim 5'9" and got a size small. Was nervous at first that the sleeves would be too short or it wouldn't cover my bum (tall girl problems) but it fits perfectly and I still have enough room to layer. The only thing that would make this coat any better is if the hood were detachable and if the black color were actually black since it's really more of a dark metallic gray.