I bought this coat for my 17 year old daughter who was going to Denmark in April.  She wasn't excited about having a raincoat, but I promised her she would find it useful.  It packs in a small DVD sized bag and when they spent a whole rainy day in Copenhagen she was completely dry underneath.  It is just a shell- not fleece lined or anything like that.  But, if you are looking for a lightweight and waterproof jacket at a really good price ($50.00 less than REI!), this is the jacket for you!