I am a 66 yrs young gold prospector and metal detectorist, and my dog and I go into the Washington State (wet) woods EVERY day, Rain or Shine. I wear this coat for protection from the woods in two ways. I wear this coat with my detecting tool belt; rock hammer, digger tool, machete, k-bar knife, tool and treasure pouch (a heavy belt on outside of coat) and my personal carry weapon, inside, and push through the thick, sometimes wet bushes, brambles and woods of Washington State for two months andSee full review