This jacket was an impulse buy before a trip to Europe that both my mom got and let me tell you, it is the BEST money ever spent. This jacket kept us warm in Paris in December. Cold weather and rain? No problem for this jacket. You will stay toasty. It is lightweight. Wind resistant. Folds up in its...elf. The entire trip we kept saying how this jacket was the best decision. I also wore this jacket to a horse show where it was cold and rainy. I mean chill to your bone cold. I was outside 8am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. I had layers but this jacket helped me survive. I again say, this is the best money I've ever spent. It washes nicely, fluffs up well after a wash (low heat for 10 min then hang dry). I've spilled red wine on it and this baby did not stain (this could be more luck, but I like to think it's part of the magic this jacket brings). I bought the cream btw.. She is perfect. Buy her.