Outdoor Research Women's Cathode Hooded Jacket - Lightweight Waterproof Windbreaker for Hiking, Camping & Outdoor Adventures

This is the second of these jackets that I've purchased. This one fits me perfectly like the first, but I don't particularly care for the color combination of this one. IMO, it would have been better just one color like all navy blue or all turquoise. Nevertheless, I wear the jacket a lot because of it's fit and it being light weight.I am 5'2" and 104 lbs (34B bust) and the XS fits perfectly, with enough room for a base layer underneath. The XS jacket weighs less than 10oz, which is super light for a hooded jacket. It packs very small so it's great for long hikes. It's warm enough for cool Fall weather on it's own, especially for active days, and it will work great as a mid-layer for colder winter days, since it's so thin and flexible.I’m 5’3”/110 and the XS was just a tad bit too small in the sleeves and shoulders. I could have lived with the length. I returned it and hope to find a good deal on the small! It’s a nice lightweight jacket and I think I would have worn it all the time had it fit.The purple is very beautiful and I love the colors. Fit was as expected with it being an athletic cut. I would prefer a bit of a curvier fit in the hips but unlike some vests I’ve tried this one had enough room in the hips and waist without being too big in the chest.This jacket is fine, but definitely not for everyday use unless you're an avid climber. I was hoping the copy on it was mostly exaggerating, but this jacket just isn't for ordinary use (e.g. wearing around town to run errands or go for hikes in the woods); it fits quite tightly and didn't strike me as something that would be particularly warm unless you're very active and just in need of some core insulation while you sweat like crazy. I sent it back.This jacket is lightweight, packable, and surprisingly warm and cozy. Having a puffy with a hood is wonderful - there's no going back to the hoodless ones. It's easy to fit the hood under a helmet too. There's no restriction in arm movement so it seems perfect for climbing.