I got this jacket on sale and thought I had made a great deal - until I used it in rainy conditions. It protects against wind, but even lighter rain goes right through, within 15 minutes. This was the case even before I washed it the first time. I get completely soaked - from head to hips - if I hike in heavy rain. I had to bring a back-up rain poncho on a multi-day packpacking trip in Yellowstone, which completely defies the purpose of a lightweight rain jacket. I have to replace it before my next backpacking trip. I have other Arcteryx products that I love, but unfortunately won't purchase Arcteryx rain gear again; I need to be able to trust my gear, and based on this experience, I cannot.
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