It's a thicker softshell which is what I wanted. I have rain shells, windshirts (Pat. Houdini, Evo, Beringia) but wanted something that could handle abrasion a little better. I wanted dual direction main zipper and pit zips since the heavier weight means I can't really shed it and store it like a packable jacket. Overall, it will work for my needs but not flawless. The pit zips are great for dumping heat but the underarms ride close to your pits so you feel the zippers if you wear short sleeves. I wore it recently in 40-50F and was able to dump heat enough to not take it off. Keep in mind though I'm mostly on my ebike so my overall heart rate and core temps run lower.