These jackets are unmatched - Rab Kinetic Plus Jacket - Women's

Bought this for my daughter; my partner and I each own one in our sizes. (You can detect a trend.)

The material is what makes this unbeatable. It is waterproof (at least as far as we've tested it - in many steady rains but no day-long drenching), but unlike other shells, it is is completely soft and flexible. Not "crinkly" or stiff. It's like wearing a cotton sweatshirt. Unbelievable comfort.

I've got a slight abrasion where a backpack strap rubbed against the chest during a long through hike, but nothing terrible. I'd describe it as small pilling.