I bought this jacket to take on the Tour du Mont Blanc trek - ie as a really lightweight packable layer for rest stops and reaching the windy cols. I did not expect it to be comfortable next to my skin (over a short sleeve base layer) when walking uphill - but it was. It also kept me dry when walking in misty rain. I am a size 12 but bought the men's version (small) because I like the longer length of body and sleeve, and was really pleased that I could still get such a great colour. The hood has a clip to keep it from flapping in your face when down - worked well. I wore this at some stage of every walking day, and feel it was well worth the price - a definite piece of kit to pack from now on, wherever I am walking. No negatives.