Last year it poured in Canada during my fishing trip. I used Cabela's Gortex Guidwear and stayed warm and dry. Like someone else mentioned, the zipper needs to get broken in, mine actually ripped a little. Bought a Bass Pro 100mph jacket for this season, I really like the hood on them. Well see. The only problem I see with all of this stuff is that it's made in China. Not the best quality...