After my LL Bean anorak windbreaker finally bit the dust after 15 years, I couldn't find one to replace it for quite some time. I wanted similar material that could at least shed some moisture, and was slick, so it would stand up to wind and other uses [lots of anoraks are a soft, powdery material that stands up under virtually no wind or rain]. I was thrilled with the material, fit, colour and style. I bought two, in case they stop making these. LL Bean starting making the anorak again this year, but the fit isn't the same, the material is wimpy and the cost is double. This is the way to go!