It's ideal for the Scottish weather you know those days when it can't make up it's mind what to do - sun, rain, wind, more sun etc! This jacket tackles the lot. It's light and breathable enough to ensure you don't overheat but is waterproof and wind resistant so keeps you snug when the day takes a turn for the worse. if snowboarding is your thing it has loads of room for twisting and turning. It has a good amount of room which allows layers under with a hoody or down vest etc. The jacket has quite a long fit to ensure cover of the layers underneath. The hood has ample room for a helmet when boarding, climbing, cycling etc. the one thing it is missing for me is an inside pocket - but hey is that worth a hundred pounds more? When you look at the price of the other jackets available you'd be CRAZY not to pick this up and head for the checkout!!