Homeschool Outerwear has been my favorite for years on end. This is a light waterproof shell that is great to be used during a summer downpour or layered up and used for the deepest powder days. It's very similar the the Burton AK surgence jacket. This uses 37.5 vs Gore-Tex. It packs well for long backcountry days, and 37.5 breathes just as good if not better the Gore-Tex. As stated above this jacket runs on the slim side for a XL. I usually wear large. This jacket retailed for 0.