Love the jacket! I live in rural Idaho and purchased this for mule deer and elk hunting in central Idaho. I am an adult onset hunter but have been a hiker my entire life. After 5 years of not being super happy with my hunting jackets because they're either too light or too insulated, I decided to start over and mirror my cold weather backpacking set up: merino next to skin, insulating layer (if needed), down puffy and a solid GORE-TEX raincoat for wind resistance and the obvious, to stay dry. So I purchased this jacketl. I'm a gear snob and had very high expectations for this jacket, especially when the price is compared to similar jackets in the industry. Right after getting the jacket I headed to southeast Alaska to fish for coho and saw an atmospheric river in the forecast. What a great way to test the jacket.

I fished a ton in SE AK and it rained even more...I stayed dry and it was comfortable to wear. Actually, i loved it so much that since I have found myself wearing it regularly as we have had a nice, wet fall. Not only does the waterproofing work but I have been able to get closer to animals more than ever before (maybe I'm growing as a hunter but also, I think this camo pattern works well). I have literally been able to stand amongst a herd of deer on a very still morning--awesome.

I gave the jacket 5 stars but if I could, I'd give it 4.5 only because everything has room for improvement. The jacket is tighter at the waist than the shoulders, as you'll see in other reviews. Also, it is nice and long, which I love, but because it sits more form fitting at the waist, it also does on my bum. Maybe I need to shrink my bum but it is like the jacket forgot the curves of women there--which can vary so much. I love the pockets mixed with the pit zips, having flexibility with pocket size and pack belts is great. Do they need to be one giant section? don't think so. However, maybe I'll be in the field one day and see the advantage.

Overall, great jacket, worth the price, and I'm a really proud owner of it. Give a try and you could love it just as much!

Really wanted to love this jacket. I have no complaints with it as a rain jacket, and it layers well, but the fit is really off. Tight around the waist, loose in the shoulders. Sits ON your waist, so if you're not wearing rain pants, you wind up with a very wet butt. Also, a small complaint: the pockets are not distinct of the pit zip, so only work if you've got the pit zip mostly closed. (For reference, I'm 5'9" and ordered a size L.)

Perfect!! Used this jacket on a storm a couple of times and it definitely did the job! The zipper underarm is awesome for when it's warm. And the jacket is great as a windstopper too. This jacket is always in my backpack doesn't matter what!

Great shell. I kept this jacket in my pack all elk season regardless of the weather. Very breathable and keeps you bone dry in the rain. Great laying piece for throwing on while glassing to keep the wind out. Fits true to size with a room to layer underneath. Love the pockets that zip up into pit zips.