I have only had a chance to test this in limited rain - but the results were as expected - I stayed dry. The Fit was just right, and the weight is outstanding.
This indeed folds into the chest pocket for stuffing in your pack or clipping to your pack. And I myself don't mind the side pockets...there are not so high I cannot put my hands into them...of course I like my jackets to run a big big and they may be why.
I am 6' tall and around 200lbs...athletic build as I have worked out my entire life (50 now). I hike and mountaineer and this will be my precip jacket for Mt. Rainier this year.
Finally - Campsaver is awesome. I have found some of my best deals on their website - and this was no exception. I saved almost 50% on this jacket.
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.