The North Face Men's Dryzzle FUTURELIGHT™ Jacket - TNF Black

I heard about this new waterproof membrane that North Face had come out with, and I was a little dubious as to whether it could be as good as Gore-Tex. I purchased both the jacket and pants, and they are fantastic!! Easily on par with Gore-Tex. I took them on a 2 day skiing trip, knowing full well they were not designed for that, and not once did I get wet, despite loads of wipeouts! The inner fabric is soft to the touch, making it easy to wear over a t-shirt. The fit is somewhat relaxed, allowing for the layering of a puffer underneath, so buy whatever shirt size you are, there is no need to size up for layering. The hood is adjustable in 3 different places, allowing you to cinch the hood down tight around your face for greater protection. The jacket is lightweight and packs down easily for travel (makes a great emergency shell), yet feels burly and durable when wearing. As I said before, I wiped out on the ski slopes many times, and not one scuff mark appeared. I am still unsure as to how North Face accomplished this. In my opinion, the best high end waterproof jacket you can buy, does everything you can ask of it!!!