The parka I go now to the second (lowland ...-) Winter. They like it very much with still, quality and function (water-tightness) have not suffered to 2 times gentler machine wash. The zipper is indeed very hakelig when threading, but over time you have it out. I particularly like the hood, I've often used in the past few days while walking the dog in high winds and rain. It surrounds the head firmly right when you top up pulling the zipper so that does not fly away even when gusts. A small shield protects the face and glasses against drops. My first but definitely not last Vaude jacket.