I bought this jacket off of SAC so I got a pretty sweet deal. Even at full price you get exactly what you payed for. It is as waterproof as they come and I have never owned a more breathable jacket. I kind of miss the hand pockets but when backpacking it is definitely better without them. The straps of my backpack go under and over the chest pockets so they are always accessible. I am 6'0, 200lbs and the XL is a little bit big on me, but I ordered it that way so I could fit my down jacket underneath. Even with my 650 fill down jacket, medium thick fleece, and my base layer, I was still finding it easy to move. The arms on Marmot jackets run a little bit long but the cuff adjusts so it is not much of a problem. The only problem with sizing up is that the powder skirt does not fit well but I ski in the backcountry with a daypack on so that acts as a powder skirt anyway. Basically, this is a sweet jacket, so if you are on the fence about buying it, get off the fence and get to it. You will not be disappointed.