This is my favorite changing robe for nearly all outdoor swimming conditions. I have 3 different changing robes (!) and this one out-performs the others when it comes to roomy-ness (much easier to get in and out of swimming gear), pass-through pockets (easy pulling up trousers, etc). I thought I wouldn't like the shorter sleeves, but I DO! They make getting arms in and out during changing process a breeze, and the drape/large size of the sleeves actually means that they keep your arms covered and protected from wind. Upon arrival the recycled fabric felt rough to me but this transformed into soft, cozy feel after a single wash (phew!). I swim outdoors year round and really prefer the Gorilla Robe to my DryRobe for all but the very coldest conditions (air temps less than 0C) because I can actually change easily in the Gorilla Robe and it packs down much smaller. Bottom line: great robe, great price, soft yet sturdy fabric, pass-through "pockets" really practical. Get one! You'll like it :)