It is 'a bit' softer Ty - I have one and it is certainly more reflective than my black standard. I know what you mena about the heating up though!
The back pocket on the new one is a tiny hole in comparison, but there is a lamp tag with velcro for the rear flashy thing...
It has two side pockets like a conventional jacket too - along with the standard under arm vents. The FNR colour is red red and more red! The
Altura biblongs, as sported by Ianrauk, for example, are the perfect accompaniment if you want to be seen!
I just squeezed mine together and the 'compressed size' is about two bike bottles in size - perhaps a bit less...(me = you as regards size of item)
Usual press stud points for attaching a hood, and drawstrings to snug it all around your body during tough weather etc...