Big. Burly. Definately not a "wear around town in the rain" jacket, but will keep you bone dry in the worst downpour you will ever be in. Hood covers extremely well, though looks like a giant cube has eaten your head when looking from behind. Ive done hard vertical ice in it, ski'd steep tele stuff in it, despite being so bulky it follows your movements well. I've worn just the parka shell by itself to keep my tshirt or whatever dry for the destination, and she breathes very well also. The DWR has worn off almost completely on mine (4 years old) but it doesn't get much heavier and is still watertight. I had to do one seam tape repair last year but that was hassle free. Very well made jacket. A tad pricy.