I ordered this sweater partly because of a nostalgia of when I backpacked the Continental Divide Trail in the early 1980s. Back then, I had "rag wool" sweater that helped me endure icy cold nights. But when this Atlantic Rancher Lobsterman sweater arrived and I put it on ---wow!!!!-- it was amazingly comfortable and comforting. Wherever I go, rest assured that this sweater will go there with me! simply speaking, it is the very best sweater Ive ever worn!