I don't have any other rain coat to compare with, but I must say this is pretty much everything you want in a rain coat. We are having to roll up the sleeves for now but that is not a big deal at all. It is light weight, thin enough so he could be wearing layers underneath or could be worn in summer. It has both a zipper and snap buttons for extra protection from rain and wind. The hood is perfect with the chin strap, even with his big hair (might be too big for kids with small heads/ hair). It is bright yellow and super visible, which I wanted. He gets compliments everywhere he goes in this rain coat. The small pouch it comes in is also quite convenient on-the-go. Good quality, good price. I highly recommend this rain coat.