Patigonia is better quality in my own opinion More on reddit.com

I would not rely on Uniqlo for rain jackets - even their Blocktech range. The Blocktech jackets and coat become less water resistant as the layers of coating come off with wear. My two year olds blocktech jacket now let’s rain in :( I would recommend Gore Tex Jackets/coats, proper hiking stuff or check out the ‘buy it for life’ subreddit for recommendations More on reddit.com

tbh what alternative do you have at this price point. If you want a jacket that lasts buy one of the expensive brands with lifetime warranties. I've had their hybrid down for about 4 years and the only thing I've needed to do is take it to a dry cleaner to make it like new every season. More on reddit.com

Great review. I've had this same jacket in black for two months. My previous jacket (a cheap, heavy, bulky Hawke puffer) consistently leaked down that was especially visible on my dark colored sweaters and shirts, so the seamless design was a big draw. Happy to report it has delivered on that front and is also warm and light. The combo of the jacket, its hood and a Heat Tech T under a regular shirt got me through the coldest part of the -10ºF wind chill temps in Boston a few weeks ago. As the OP reported, the front zipper doesn't inspire confidence and is the biggest area for improvement. But some other nice aspects are that the hand warmer pockets' lining is very soft, the front collar can zip up very high for neck warmth in the absence of a scarf, and I've gotten compliments on the fit. (Maybe the black helps make it look slimmer...). So far, I'm impressed. More on reddit.com