I purchased this online. Since it's a product from overseas, there may be some imperfections in the construction. I bought this for my child's school trip, but they only tried it on and didn't use it, so I'm selling it. I have washed it before listing. It's a loose fit, so it seems like it would be useful during the rainy season! Hood is not removable. There are pockets on both sides. For those who understand that this has been stored at home ◡̈⃝