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Almost every major outdoor apparel brand makes a lightweight, waterproof shell. I’ve used a lot of them, but the is my hands-down favorite.

The fit and material choices are what make it stand out. Strafes uses a thin but bomber 2.5-layer proprietary waterproof breathable fabric with built-in four-way stretch, and then gives the jacket an athletic cut, so it's svelte and efficient but still allows for plenty of movement on high-alpine scrambles or while hunched over your bike. Although, because it’s a unisex piece, I suggest men size up.

The Scout is lighter than both the  and —two other great options in the category—and stuffs into the singe chest pocket like the non-waterproof .

For features, what you see is what you get. The elastic hood stays put, and a little elastic in the waistband helps the jacket fit comfortably over tiny running shorts or mountain bike baggies. That chest pocket holds a phone or bar, and protects the membrane from dirt and oil when the jacket is stuffed inside.

Like all waterproof/breathable products, the Scout has its limitations. After 10 minutes of hiking or mountain biking uphill during a rainstorm, the inside gets clammy. But that's true of any waterproof layer, and I can confidently say the Scott breathes better than other, burlier, three-layer shells, which are overkill on all but the most extreme summer missions.