I have used this jacket all over and after maybe 2 years it had a real test. 12 mile hike to the car, 30 MPH wind, along a ridge side ways rain and the high temp for the day was only 33. still water proof. I use if for more then just a raid jacket and has well over 1000 miles of backpacking and other outdoor activities. And with a velcro watch band and a little bit of rolling and folding its slightly smaller then a coke can. It also softens up and becomes more flexable with use.

Only down side is that in high winds the hood is tricky to aadjust when not wearing a helmet.

I got the lava and its nice. For $137.48 with the emailed coupon discount, a light breathable Gore-Tex waterproof, windproof, hooded jacket is hard to beat. The hood is big and fits perfect over my mountain bike helmet. The waterproof pitzip is great for extra ventilation and the chest pocket with the waterproof zipper is great for carrying ipod/mp3, cell phone, wallet and other small objects. Size is as described. Great product and quick delivery from Backcountry.com.

I;m 6'5" 210lbs and got the large cuz I didn't want it to be very baggy. If your looking to wear lots of layers it would need to be an XL. It's a super sweet jacket though, love it a lot and wear it all the time. Always looking for an excuse.

I'm 6'3" 175lbs. I got the large and it fits me well, even the sleeves which are often too short for me. The jacket is well-built and 4 weeks after I got it, I am very happy with it. The only thing I don't like about it is the hood. It is enormous and looks quite ridiculous when I wear it on my head.

im taking this jacket on the A.T. thru hike...but in the mean time i have taken it to isle royale national park and it stood up against some cold rainy, dew riddled mornings...i got XL and it suits me fine if i ware some layers underneath,my only qualm is the hood is a little big.... great product!!