XL have jackets that be greater - so can put here not much thick stuff underneath. But that is not necessary :-) the jacket keeps wind and weather (rain drops bead nor so beautiful from) and is warm! The hood is a nice little bonus, but can also be easily removed! The sleeves are long enough to me - got here sometimes for shirts the problem that my be neglected since. The zipper at the neck is covered with beautiful cloth, as scratching anything. Dirt also will not really depend on the softshell material. Now for the (... but already relatively) long transition from winter to summer has been a good decision.