Buying Jackets and the Arcteryx Hercules Hoody

The Hercules Hoody by Arcteryx has been more than a jacket for me...   ...it has served as a learning experience.   Umm, a $250 learning experience, that due to incredible manufacturing, will stick with me for years to come.

When purchasing a piece of gear or clothing, ultimately the purchase should be driven by intended use.  Am I going to use this for backpacking, hiking, climbing the Matterhorn or just hanging out at coffee shops?  Personally, I don't think I will ever bother buying another jacket that isn't windproof...