You won't find a more versatile jacket. It's warm but not too hot, it breathes well and is water resistant. I use it on my bike commute and absolutely love it. It's light so I can take everywhere. All in all very happy with the purchase.

I have spent more time in this jacket the past two months than any other piece of clothing I own. It's the perfect spring and fall piece to always have with you. The exterior fabric is so soft, almost with a buttery feel to it. And the interior mesh lining is soft as well, offering a little bit of insulation, and a soft feel against your skin if worn over a t shirt. It does well in light rain and protects really well against the wind. I've worn it as an every day jacket, hiking, biking, and ski touring as well. You won't be disappointed if you pick this jacket up.

I was pretty disappointed in this Patagonia design. The jacket has got a lot of extra fabric in the arms, as if it was expected to go over a lot of layers--not the kind of design I would expect to find on a light-and-fast alpine windshirt. Why line it, then? Would not be good to climb in and the excess fabric will whip like crazy on a wind-scoured ridge or peak. It will work, but it isn't great for the type of alpine pursuits it seems to be marketed at. At Patagonia prices, so-so is not really good enough. I hope the crew in Ventura will go back to the drawing board with this one.

Just purchased this jacket 30th of Sept. 2009 and returned 10th of Oct. 2009. It is a great jacket for windy and cold morning walking to work BUT... After not even 2 weeks using this jacket and carry a bag to work material just worn out at the stitches. I returned this jacket to the store and waiting for refund. However Patagonia recommend this jacket as a good windproof lightweight product bit apart of this the material is very week and no worth money I paid for.

Only 2 stars, however I found this jacket as a PERFECT purchased on the beginning.