Bargain Women's Ventum Windshell - Black - Large

I was a little nervous buying from the bargain section, but the shell's stitching and zippers are flawless, and the fabric has a nice, light crinkle that feels like real wind protection. It packs down incredibly small in my daypack, which is exactly what I needed for unpredictable spring hikes.

For a bargain-bin price, this shell has held up through three rainy commutes already, and the black color hides dirt better than my old light jacket. The large size gives me room for a fleece underneath without feeling bulky. Only glitch was a loose thread near the zipper, but it hasn't unraveled in

I was bracing for a beat-up shell, but the black finish is clean and the Large fits me true to size. It's light enough that I forget I'm wearing it until the wind picks up, and then it does exactly what it should.