I read many of the reviews about this jacket, and a lot of them said that the jacket is thin, a waste of money, and a disappointment.  I don't feel that way at all.

The jacket IS very thin--it's like thick trash bag material, and I had a slight fear that it may tear easily, but I put it through a stress test, and it's much more durable than first glance.  It's also surprisingly warm.  It keeps body heat in similar to what a thin, thermal blanket would (the kind you get after running a long road race), but it's very light-weight and doesn't restrict movement at all.  It does run a bit small, so be sure to buy one or two sizes larger than you normally would.  I am usually a M or a L, and I bought the XL.  It fits me great and the bottom of the jacket hits right at mid-thigh (I'm 5'6").

I bought this jacket for one main reason--I'm being Katniss in the arena for Halloween, and I want to have the best costume anywhere.  There are going to be a lot of girls dressed as Katniss this year, but I wanted to go all-out, and this jacket completes the outfit.  So, if you're like me, and want people to know exactly who you are for Halloween, this is a good option.  I think a lot of people bought this jacket thinking that it'd be a thick rain coat that they could wear on a regular basis.  While I think you could do this, because it seems to be a great water barrier, you should approach it as if you're purchasing a prop or an accessory for a costume.  To some people, that's worth the 50 dollars.

I'm happy with the purchase and can't wait to "wow" friends at a costume party next week.