“does exactly what it says”

“I've been looking for a great rain coat that could also double as my outer layer for snowy conditions. I was looking at a coat from a large out-door retailer and another one from another well known named catalog. The out-door retailer's coat was stylish and form fitting, but I wasn't totally convinced it was going to fit my needs as fully water proof. The coat from the catalog was Gor-Tex (which is best next to rubber) so I was more confident with that. The only thing that stopped me from purchasing it was the fact that the online picture of the coat looked very frumpy and as if it was going to sag on my body (no one likes the wind sail effect in the wind). So I stumbled on this jacket, saw it was Gor-Tex, it looked good and true to fit, purchased it and I'm a very happy customer. I've used it in both harsh rains and trips to the snow. It retained all water as far as I noticed and the snow never got through it. I would suggest a polartec base layer though because, besides the lining of the wrists, there is no other protection from the cold. It is pretty true to fit and hugs the body pretty well. The pockets are a little awkward placed though. They are placed near the upper rib cadge area right below your under arm. It made it awkwardly difficult to put things in them. Other than that it is a great coat and does it's job well. I am satisfied.”