I received this Charles River Watertown Jacket just before our recent rainy weather. This fully waterproof shell (unlined) jacket  was most welcome and perfect for keeping off the rain and keeping me dry and comfortable. This rain jacket is well designed and includes several features that I look for in quality outerwear. For instance, the hood is a full-size functional hood that has a working elasticized drawstring secured with plastic toggles. The sleeve cuffs are not only elastic, but also include adjustable velcro cuff straps that help keep out the rain and wind. The main zipper has double sliders and pull tabs so you can unzip the jacket from the bottom if you need to access something from your pants pocket or from under your jacket. The main zipper also has a layer of fabric behind it that helps keeps wind and water out. Both side pockets are deep and have zipper closures. There are also 2 inside the jacket pockets in the space behind the outer pockets that work well for keeping lightweight incidentals such as papers dry.

The jacket fits true to size and wears comfortably. The ripstop fabric and stitching feel well constructed and sturdy, yet the jacket remains lightweight. I like how breathable the jacket feels even though it is fully waterproof. All in all, Ive found this jacket functional, and really handy during the last few days of rain.