Lowe Alpine Venture Gore-Tex® Pro Shell Jacket - Waterproof (For Women)

I love this jacket . . . . and people love the jacket on me. Honest I have gotten so many positive compliments on how well the color (Lime) looks on me. So glad that I got it.

I needed a waterproof jacket for running in those cold winter rains and this fits the bill beautifully. As another reviewer noted, the jacket is noisy, and I would agree that you need to be more aware of traffic, since the swish of the fabric can mask the sound of oncoming cars.The bright orange color is definitely an important safety feature for me.

Nice jacket, however needed to return, as I wanted armpit zippers for ventilation

This is great for layering. We have moderate weather but need to be able to protect from rain and this is ideal

I'm 5'3" and 110lbs and ordered a small and found it true to size. The length was good, longer in back to cover the rear end, and hit right below the hip in front. The color was good (sky blue, bright and refreshing). Not too form-fitting, good for layering. Returned it for a bunch of nitpicky reasons, I'm very particular about my gear. For example, the pull-tabs on the cuffs are hard plastic (yech!), the zipper flap is lined with velcro, and getting the hood back inside the collar is tricky. The hand pockets are at waist-height to accommodate backpacks with hip belts, which is the activity for which i purchased it. Unfortunately I did not field test it and cannot attest to its waterproofness or breathability, but the construction was good. Like most PacLite garments, this jacket was extremely noisy.

I love this jacket. Fits true to size. I use it when I go hiking.

I liked this jacket when I first took it out of the box. Lively colors-the Tarragon is a punchy apple green with orange and black accents and it has loads of great features (nice deep rain hood). Unfortunately, I did not like the fit. The fit seemed fine through the shoulders and hips, but it was very bulky and sloppy through the waist--I felt like I was wearing my boyfriends clothes. It didn't seem to be designed for a woman's body. This is also a very lightweight jacket for warmer temps (above 50).

Nice soft shell but not Pack-Lite as advertised

The fit was very short and boxy yet managed to be to tight across the chest. I checked the label to make sure it wasn't a men's jacket. The length barely reached my hips, and the sleeves exposed my forearms when I extended my arms. However the materials and construction seemed excellent.

I bought this jacket in spicy orange. It was really pretty, but too big, so I returned it. The hood is bulky, so it does not fold away comfortably. It is really quality stuff, so I may re-order in small. The orange w/be fun to wear!