This jacket is light enough to pack without worrying about the extra weight. I get it out as a windproof on the Seven Sisters, or for those (un)expected downpours. It dries off quickly enough to just stuff back into my pack when the rain is over. I bought this jacket big enough to wear over another jacket if needed, so even take it out in the winter and use as an extra layer on lunch stops or as a waterproof. Very versatile! Only problem is that it doesn't quite keep one dry when walking in horizontal rain for several hours on the cliff top. But less extreme conditions are fine!