I was suspicious at first ,companies liable things water proof all the time and it doesn't meet them qualities.But the company has good quality and stands hold of the label..I will buy again.

Haven’t had a chance to test it out yet but I’m impressed by the quality of the materials and craftsmanship as always. I’m sure it will be a great work jacket for the rainy fall and winter days in Virginia. Seems a little heavy for summer.

I've been more than happy with this jacket, it was to be my "bicycle riding" jacket but I find myself wearing it everyday. I do wish the outer zippered chest pocket was bigger, so I could legally carry my Glock without a holster. A pocket on the upper arm with a pen holder would be nice too, but I'm guessing that would also up the price of the jacket.

I needed a fall weight jacket, waterproof, with a little room for layering. This is the jacket the sales person pointed me to. It feels good (not a plastic like rain slicker or flimsy windbreaker). The blue looks sharp and I'll be able to wear this on most any occasion, in the fall weather. At this point very happy with the purchase and would recommend. I cannot comment or rate the durability, however, with Carhartt's reputation .... I expect this to last (and will update accordingly)

I just used this jacket on a hike the other day and it poured out. This jacket and hood performed great the water just ran off. I got a size LG tall so the bottom of the jacket would be longer then waist lenght.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this jacket! Well made, keeps you warm, and most importantly it keeps you dry. Great job on this lightweight jacket Carhartt.

My five year old Arc'Teryx outer shell is well worn and tattered - which never felt very durable. Plus, it was more windproof than waterproof, which was rather disappointing. I wanted my next water and windproof shell to be better at keeping water out, longer to cover my bum and pockets, and also be more durable. I visited our local Carhartt store, and fantastically friendly store employee recommended two Storm Defender jackets. This is the one I chose. The jacket runs a bit large, but in a good way. I'm 6' tall, and the XL Tall is perfect for layering in the winter. The length of the XL Tall also keeps my pants pockets dry in the rain and snow, something my Arc-Teryx failed to do. The Storm Defender hooded jacket keeps my core and arms warm down to -5F for a good 30-45 minutes on our daily walks, with nothing more than a long sleeve waffle shirt and a fairly light hoody layered underneath. It also keeps me warm and dry in a steady windy wintery rain when it's 35-40F. If I had one suggestion to make this jacket even better (6 stars) - lengthen the zipped collar so it rides higher up, to cover more of then neck and mouth to keep the wind out and warmth in. When the jacket is zippered to the top, the collar sits a bit low, and my neck, cheeks and mouth get cold. That's the one detail I miss from my Arc'Teryx shell.

Had this coat for two rainstorms and several windy days. Fit is as expected. The weight is just in the correct range I prefer. Great to wear as a windbreaker for long walks with my dog.

I was needing a new rain jacket cause my old one was starting to fray. I decided on the Storm Defender cause of the way it was made and of course how it looked. Its a decent jacket with pockets inside and out. All have zippers and they seem sturdy and the mesh lining is also nice. The sleeves have velcro straps and that a nice deal. I worn in a bad thunderstorm on Friday, June 11th and it kept me nice and dry. I hope to get a lot of years from this jacket..

Great jacket however, this is less than midweight. Its really just a shell but my husband loves the jacket.

Great light weight jacket. It will be perfect when working out in windy/rainy weather. The person I bought this for is 6' 4" and the sleeve length is perfect on him. The overall length of the jacket is nice. It's a very nice looking jacket overall and it bears the name "Carhart"

Unfortunately I need to return for a smaller size. Runs quite big!!

Love it wish I would have gotten darker bottom color stains way to easy would buy again tho

Great jacket, weather here in Virginia beach has been all over the place. Great for this weather! Love it

Runs a little big like most carhartt stuff. Basically a shell, I Love it!

Got the black & brown in an x-large for my husband & he loves it. Great color. Well made. Ordering my son one now

5’7” 190lbs got the large Regret getting the large. I got the XL in the bibs and should have done the same for jacket but I where a Large in all the other styles for Carhartt jackets and fits perfect. This one runs tight in shoulders for some reason. Everywhere else fits perfect. Has a dual zipper which makes starting the zipper a pain. And when trying to zip jacket all the way up for face shield is almost impossible to get even after multiple try’s. Have had jacket for a few yrs now and not once no jk not once has it zipped up first, second, or third try with out catching on liner or jam or something is just a pain and not a function the jacket has for me at this point. Hood is ok but could be better. Over all still a quality build that still looks new and I wear it on the regular all yr. just needs improvement.

I, living in Seattle, Washington, have owned a lot of raincoats, and usually I will only wear one if I really have to stay dry because I will not be able to change.. This is a rain coat I will HAPPILY WEAR even if it's NOT RAINING. It's so comfortable, yet breathes. How? It's amazing. It's warm. It's dry. You do not feel like you are wearing a tent or plastic baggie. I have the matching bibs too. Just buy them. You will not regret it.

This jacket will stand out with it's unique dual tone coloring. Great light rain jacket. Fits a little more snug in the shoulders and sides than the storm defender rain coat.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Definitely the best rain coat I have ever bought. Was completely dry working in the rain and a lot of free motion. Definitely recommend buying it.

Love this jacket, quality is obvious. Fits big, shocker!

I bought it for my son and he loves the fit and the weight of the jacket, perfect for transitioning from Fall to Winter.

Just as expected from Carhartt. Excellent quality. Highly recommend this light weight rain jacket.

Favorite jacket I have owned fr comfort and flexibility as well as keeping dry

Love it repelled rain water like it was fine waxed vehicle

Bought this for my picky son. He loves it. It's warm yet lightweight and water resistent.

Love this jacket! I always get compliments for this jacket and the material is much better than my standard jackets I use for work. I have only experienced light rain in this jacket and it did pretty well for a good 30-45 minutes I would say but other than that I have no complaints!