Between my husband and myself we have four GoLite Jackets--Three Phantom and one Element. The GoLite Phantom is extremely lightweight, rainproof, and breathable. It is the perfect jacket for N. Texas winters or overseas travel.

I bought this jacket to go over a softshell I was buying at the same time, never having seen or tried it as I live in the UK. I'm very disappointed with it - the arms aren't long enough to cover the soft shell jacket or my jumpers, and after less than a year the hook for hanging it at the back of the neck and come away because the stitching has ripped the inside of the jacket material.

The lower price definitely reflects a far lower quality of jacket - I'm now looking for a replacement :-(

Very, very disappointed. I live in Australia and bought this specifically for backpacking. In only moderate rain I was wet through, and yet far cheaper rain pants kept my bottom half dry. The jacket is far too short for backpacking and the sleeves barely long enough. Definitely not worth the money.

I recently purchased my second GoLite Phantom (unfortunately my first was taken from a bar) as my first one performed perfectly, was wonderfully lightweight and cost less than all other jackets made with Gore Pac-Lite with its features. What I like best about the Phantom is that it is extremely well ventilated with flow-through pockets and generous pit zips. Any one who has used Gore-tex in its various forms knows that, although better than non-breathable fabrics, it really doesn't breathe that well and thus ventilation is key. To use any Gore product for running or high aerobic output is begging to get soaked from one's own sweat—there are much better fabrics for this application. The simplicity, compactness, ventilation and clean look of this jacket make it a fantastic piece for backpacking. I was at a music festival this summer where it down poured for 12 straight hours and I was bone-dry in my Phantom. I have guided in the west for several years and tried a lot of different rain gear and I like the Phantom the best so far!