It's not going to do too much for you rain-wise, unless you're talking about VERY light rain, like mist--a soft shell would keep you much more dry. It's a thin, baggy windbreaker that you can stuff into its pocket. It does the job as a windbreaker and seems well-made. Personally, I would probably not buy it again and would go for something more form fitting. It has a lot of fans on this board, however.