We purchased this for my wife after my brother gave me one for Christmas. We both love our jackets. They are *extremely* lightweight and perfect for a variety of occasions. Very easy to pack and carry. The hood with a bill on it is one of the best features. This little bill does a great job at keeping rain away and to us was worth buying this jacket just for that! Lots of other features make this a great value and worth the extra money over what you'd pay at a big box store for an inferior quality item.