Sure - you can spend a TON on rain gear. But I'm not outside in the backcountry all the time where my life depends on my gear. I needed to stay dry on hiking trips and whale watching excursions in Alaska. This did the trick admirably. Tested by rain several times - couple hours in the wind and rain on the back of a boat for a whale watching trip, hiking on the shore in moderate rain. I was dry under the gear. My pants were soaked because I was too lazy to put on rain pants. But that's my fault, not my gear. :-) Lightweight and comfortable. Packs down pretty small. Hood fits well. Good design.
Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]