Patagonia Arborist Trench Coat

I can't say enough about this trench coat. I bought it at a Pagagonia store in Chicago out of necessity: It was pouring rain, and the winds were strong - and I was unprepared for the weather (I was visiting from out of town). I'd been looking for a trench coat for some time before purchasing this one. I couldn't find anything that suited me until I found this coat. Yes, it's expensive, but it's so worth it, at least in my opinion. It has wonderful features. Perhaps the most important thing about it is that it's 100% waterproof and breathable. It has lots of snaps, and I was particularly happy that it has snaps around the neckline to keep water out. It has two side pockets, and it also has an inside pocket, on the upper left side of your chest, presumably for an iPod, cell phone, etc. One other feature that I really like is the belt. I typically avoid belts because the belt gets twisted, falls off, etc. That's impossible with this belt, as it doesn't go all the way around. It starts at the waist, so there's no chance of the belt twisting or falling off. My only wish for this coat is that the hood were a bit longer & stayed in place better. In defense of Patagonia, it was a windy day. But I had to hold onto the hood to keep it in place; there were no ties of any sort to keep it in place. But if there were ties, it would have made the coat look less classy, in my opinion. One last thing: I found the coat to be true to size. I strongly recommend this coat; it's well worth the money!