Is the Joy Peak II Mid warm enough for below-freezing weather?

It handles cold, damp days well for a mid-weight jacket, but in hard freezing temperatures most wearers add a fleece or sweater underneath. It is not a deep-winter parka replacement.

Does it use down or synthetic insulation?

Synthetic. The Thermarator insulation is 100% recycled polyester and keeps its loft when damp, unlike down.

No. Omni-Shield resists light rain and stains by keeping liquid from soaking into the fabric, but it is not a waterproof membrane, so sustained rain will get through.

What is the difference from the original Joy Peak?

The II version uses the expanded Omni-Heat Infinity gold-dot pattern and comes in a mid length with a droptail hem, giving more coverage than the shorter original.

It is cut to layer over a sweater, and some wearers find the sleeves long. The comfort cuffs with thumbholes help hold the sleeves in place.

What pockets does it have?

Zippered hand pockets plus an interior security pocket for small items.

Where is the Columbia Women's Joy Peak II Mid Jacket cheapest?

At Sportsman's Warehouse, for $142.77, 25% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Columbia Women's Joy Peak II Mid Jacket?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

Where can I buy the Columbia Women's Joy Peak II Mid Jacket?

11 stores we checked sell it, including Sportsman's Warehouse, Amazon, Zappos.com, Backcountry.com, Bobleisure.

Columbia Women's Joy Peak II Mid Jacket

Best price now

$142.77at Sportsman's WarehouseChecked 1 h ago

25% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 10 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

Owners of the Joy Peak line generally praise the warmth-to-weight ratio of the Omni-Heat lining and the comfortable fleece-lined hood. Common complaints center on the jacket being less warm than expected in hard cold and the slightly stiff, rustly feel of the reflective liner.

What people mention

WarmthPraisedOwners say the reflective lining makes it noticeably warmer than a plain synthetic jacket of similar weight.
Cold-weather limitsMixedSome find it insufficient on its own in hard freezing temperatures and layer underneath.
Lining feelCriticisedThe gold-dot liner is described as crinkly and slightly stiff against the body.
Hood and collarPraisedThe fleece lining at the hood and collar is called soft and comfortable at the neck.
Weather resistancePraisedLight rain and snow bead off the shell rather than soaking in.
FitMixedSome wearers report long sleeves and a roomier body than expected.

About the Columbia Women's Joy Peak II Mid Jacket

The Columbia Women's Joy Peak II Mid Jacket is an insulated, mid-length jacket for cold and damp conditions. It has an Omni-Heat Infinity lining with an expanded pattern of thermal-reflective gold dots. The lining retains body heat and stays breathable.

The insulation is 100% recycled polyester Thermarator. It uses down-like fibers that keep their loft when wet. Omni-Shield fabric repels moisture and resists stains. It keeps liquids from absorbing into fast-drying yarns.

The hood and collar are fleece-lined, and a chin guard prevents chafing. The mid-length cut has a droptail hem for extra coverage. Comfort cuffs with thumbholes seal out the elements. The 2-way front zipper allows extra mobility. An interior security pocket and zippered hand pockets hold small items.

Insulation

100% recycled polyester Thermarator

Lining

100% polyester, Omni-Heat Infinity

Fabric technology

Omni-Shield moisture and stain repellent

Length

Mid length with droptail hem

Hood and collar

Plush fleece lining

Closure

2-way front zipper

Pockets

Interior security pocket, zippered hand pockets

Cuffs

Comfort cuffs with thumbholes

Care

Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, with down detergent. Wash separately and rinse thoroughly. Do not bleach, iron, dry clean or use fabric softener. Tumble dry low with 2-3 clean tennis balls to restore