I bought this jacket to wear while walking to class when it rains and it's perfect! it's light so in the summer when it rains you're not hot. There is enough room in the jacket so when it rains during colder seasons an additional jacket can be worn to keep you warm.
Have not had a chance to wear it yet, but am hoping it will be a great jacket. Have not been disappointed in my other North Face items. Good fit for me. Nice selection of colors. Has all the features I like in a rain jacket plus more. I particularly like the hook and loop(Velcro) cuff closure as I have a small wrist. Yes, does have that slight crinkle sound, but hard to get away from that in a waterproof rain jacket.