What a great jacket this is. I haven't tried it in the rain yet, but I've carefully looked at the construction and quality. The seams are all taped, there's ventilation, it has a wind/rain flap, pockets are accessible from both inside and out, there's velcro at the wrists, and it's attractive. A huge plus is the hood which is actually functional. It has enough of a bill on it to keep the rain from just running down your face and is adjustable. This jacket is very well put together and will, I'm sure, be one of my staples. I originally bought it to take to South America but am happy it will be a great addition to my regular wardrobe of outer wear.