When I first got this jacket I was skeptical of it's ability to keep me dry. I had the North Face Venture but found it didn't hold up in heavy, consistent rain and thought I'd try out this one after reading Emily's review. I haven't been in a lot of rainstorms in this jacket, but I have taken a nap in the snow on it and stayed 100% dry. It's soft and breathable. I've taken it touring a couple times and the arm pit zips are prime. The hood fits over my climbing helmet. The fabric is incredibly waterproof, you can see water molecules bead up and role right off! The medium is a bit big on me, but is nice when I go touring and wear a puffy under it for warmth. It packs up incredibly small and light! Can't wait to use it on summer backpacking trips.

If you are an active junkie, who doesnt like to sweat, doesnt stay in despite the weather, but also doesnt like to look like the sound of a trash bag, and needs protection from the rain, look no further! This is a streamline, beautiful, breathable jacket. I was able to run in extreme comfort while it was raining! This jacket breathes like a dream, and is so soft ans silent! I love it! People were amazed as water just rolled off of me as i sped past them. The features are simple, two zippered hand pockets, adjustable cuffs, and a billed hood, making this a straight to the point jacket. I intend to use this as a running/ around town rain jacket. The fabric is light weight, and is tempting to want to bring backpacking, but because of it's softness, i fear snags, and wearing through the material with my backpack.

This jacket is breathable, but it also will make cold temps more cold. The fabric chills against the skin, so i would recommend a good thermal if you intend to be out in cold temps. The cool temps, like down to 40, it should be just fine! It fits just roomy enough to allow for a fleece, or hoodie underneath the jacket. I wear a small in mostly everything, i ordered a small and am very pleased with it!