I got this jacket in umber and I wear it constantly during the hot summers here in South Central WA state. It provides a bit of cover from sun (and A/C chilly offices!), and I can carry my essentials in the voluminous pockets. It is very soft and comfortable. I'm entering this review for the promotion, but I should have entered a review long before now. The best part--I got this jacket last year, I've worn it multiple times and have yet to wash it! It wears like a dream and the natural fabric doesn't hold odors at all. It's really the perfect cover up. Now I'm off to get another one!!! Hope to see this style in some of the new dyes, I could use this in a rust or terra cotta!!