Purchased this when an arm was in a sling and it was getting cold. It kept me warm when I needed. It is now in my car as an emergency garment to keep warm. It packs small and is very warm.
This is a beautifully made ruana that is perfect for wrapping yourself up in to read a book, watch a movie or browse the internet. I've also thrown it over my casual wear to take the dogs for hike or just go out and get the mail on a cold day. It has an almost medieval monastic quality that I really like as I'm not a flashy dresser.