Wore this on a soggy three-hour hike and stayed completely dry — the water-repellent finish actually holds up. The adjustable hood cinches down tight without blocking my peripheral vision, which was my big gripe with my old shell.
Lily★★★★★
The pit zips are the real winner here — I ran warm on a steep climb and vented without stopping to take the jacket off. Water beaded right off the recycled fabric in a drizzle, and the hood adjusted down tight with one hand.
Daniel S.★★★★★
Wore this on a rainy ridge hike last weekend and stayed completely dry — the water-repellent finish actually holds up. Pit zips are a lifesaver on the climb when you're working hard but don't want to strip layers.