So i am going to start this by saying, i bought the jacket about a year ago, and have had a chance to test is all elements, and its done just great. Snow, rain, wind, you name it, and the pit zips work great for ventilation. I did see that another reviewer state that the bottom zipper creeps up a little, and this has happened to me on occasion, but never more than about a half inch, and it's below the draw cord at least. Light enough to throw in you pack any time of the year, even summer time saved me from a few alpine storms. I've given it quite a bit of use and its been durable sofar, and if you can get it at a discounted price, i'd say go for it.