I use the lighter version of the Tuareg gear its not the LC3 - it only cost £89.00 it has no membrane liner and I love this kit, It has replaced all my leather and goretex kit (Including Rucca gear) simply because it is light comfortable and brilliant when it gets hot with the amount of venting. If its wet, cold and windy an overjacket is in my opinion better than goretex as it keeps everything dry so the jacket does not get heavy with water also very good when camping not to have wet goretex gear. (Also try taking out or putting in the internal lined gear at the side of the road if the weather suddenly changes fom hot to very cool wet) If its warmish and wet open all the vents and a waterproof jacket over and you stay warm/ cool enough)In the winter a windproof walkers Buffalo smock under the jacket or several layers of wool based clothing and stay warm through most conditions. I have used the jacket all winter, all summer, travelling in climates from Freezing Arctic to 35 degrees heat in central Russia (Where it really was a blessing). No doubt many other jackets offer various degrees of weather proofing and protection but this for me is very very versatile.(I added extra upgraded armour to afford better body protection) I even bought a second one to replace this when it worn out in case they stop making them. I did not like the trousers they were very Sweaty though so i use BMW summer trousers with the jacket - Yes I use them all year round to and all my other gear is in the loft.