I only needed something for the the outdoor swimming pool I go to. I tried several changing robes before I settled on this Red Original towel robe, including Dryrobe's towel robe, Allen and Mate's towel robe, Osprey's waterproof robe and Frostfire Moonwrap's waterproof robe both short and long sleeve. They were all returned. This one however, is like the Goldie locks changing robe. It's just right. Great quality, nice and think but not too heavy. The draw string on the hood and the pockets are also just right, great ideas. I use the pockets for my big wooly hat and a dry bag for my wet stuff. Based on the quality of the towel robe, I'll be buying the waterproof version too.