What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I wore this through a genuinely miserable mix of rain and sleet on a multi day trip, and it never let a drop through. The pit zips were clutch on the climbs, letting me dump heat without unzipping the whole front and losing my weather protection."Severe weather has a way of testing gear fast, and the HIMALI Monsoon Hardshell Jacket is built to pass that test without complaint. Picture a day that turns from drizzle to driving rain to wet snow within a few hours, and this jacket adapts right along with it, keeping the elements out no matter which form they take. That reliability comes from a Toray(R) 20K/20K breathable waterproof membrane, backed by a 3 layer construction and fully taped seams that leave no gap for moisture to sneak through. Integrated pit zips let you dump heat on the climbs so you're not trading dry for overheated, while a helmet compatible hood with a laminated bill keeps precipitation out of your eyes even with a hat underneath. Oversized, harness compatible hand pockets keep gloves and essentials dry and within reach, making this a jacket built to work as hard as the conditions demand.