Tested by Patagonia sleet and high winds at Lago Grey, The pertex shield + fabric performed as hoped for: windproof, rainproof, and highly breathable. The one problem is the inseam length, 31 inches, which is the same for the men's version. Rab needs to make a petite inseam and zipper (29 inch inseam at the most). I successfully pinned up the hem on the inside, but this included bending the zipper).
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.