[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Performance is the key word. If you're looking for a light weight on the go jacket for those initial foggy crisp mornings, throw this on. The hood makes a great addition when it's wet or dewy out and you need a fast cover. It's easy to pack away in the middle of your hike once it starts to get warm, but it is clutch when making your ascent in the early hours before sunrise. I think the pockets are what make this particular jacket efficient. I want to carry a few more things on me without having to pack a fanny pack, so this jacket is light enough to throw on, put your phone, headphone case, sunblock stick, even some other essentials, then tie around your waist if it gets too hot. Keep in mind it is truly light and thin. It is not going to be your fuzzy cozy jacket that has a lining to keep you extra warm. It holds up against certain elements, but not going to help you survive weather that dips below 60 especially if you are not layering up underneath. I also used this as a rain protectant especially on those random days here in CA where it was light showers and muggy out earlier in the day, but would get a little warm in the afternoon. You want something to cover up with that is non absorbent, and you will not be over-heating in this. If you like to hike and/or trail run, mountain bike, in all types of climates, this jacket will come in handy. It breathes and its cut for performance. But it can also be an everyday wear. I can see golfers layer up with this over their fit before hitting the range/18-hole. I think that early in the morning it is an athletic fit that provides protection against both sun and rain. I can see both men and women liking this jacket with the adjustable neck and the ability to layer up. If this came in other colors I think it would be a bigger hit. Perhaps a darker grey/black combo or even a neon green for those night runners.
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