This jacket is nothing short of amazing. I purchased the jacket, along with the Sitka Stormfront pants, gloves and gaiters, primarily to take along on a fly-in caribou hunt in northern Alaska. I couldn't have chosen better gear. The jacket is lightweight, yet very durable. The articulated elbows and pit-zips also kept me comfortable. Because it is constructed of Gore-Tex, it is waterproof and breathable as well. The outer fabric does not absorb or hold water like many other hunting jackets, which made it ideal for the wet conditions I faced for 8 days in the tundra. After spending many days in the rain, I simply shook the jacket off and it was ready for another day. My father brought a high-end hunting jacket manufactured by a competitor and the Sitka jacket was far superior. He was very envious, to say the least. If you're looking for a bombproof jacket that handles all the conditions, look no further. I have tested many products for W.L. Gore and this is by far my favorite hunting jacket. Way to go Sitka!!