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- Fit is cut close. I own the large. Enough for some layering, but nothing too bulky (a close-cut fleece would work, my down jacket would billow and gather). I'm an athletic 6', 200, 42" chest to around a 35" waist. My typical sleeve length is around a 34/35. I like a trim, athletic fit so it's fine for me, but if you prefer a relaxed fit then size up. - This thing is stupid, unbelievably light at 6 oz, and packs down small into a dedicated pocket. Super impressive at this price point. There are more breathable, lighter options but they retail a good $100-150 more so you can save 1-2 oz. - Ok breathability for a PU jacket, but zero venting. Can get stuffy in high output activity. - Really bare bones on the features. No hand pockets (one Napoleon pocket), and no cinches on the cuffs. Hood is surprisingly functional for how bare bones it is, but not as customizable as a more full-featured jacket. - Pretty waterproof (Pertex Shield + is rated at 20k mm waterproofing), but will still wet through in bad conditions. I expect the DWR would wear out pretty quick too. But good enough in my opinion. - Blocks wind, but requires an insulating layer if it gets really bad.
I everyday carry this jacket. It's with me just in case on my daily commute, day hikes, and good-weather multi-day treks. If I'm heading out during rainy season, I have a heavier, more full featured jacket I own which is bulkier but more protective. It's a bit of a specialist piece, for someone who wants an emergency rain jacket / wind protection they can EDC around town and in the backcountry. Not a great jacket if you know you'll consistently face bad rains or are just wearing it around the City (lack of pockets is killer).
If you value features more than the weight savings, I'd save a few bucks and go with something more like the Marmot Precip. If you don't plan to work up much of a sweat and don't care about breathability, I'd just grab the $20 junk rain jacket from Costco.