I have quite a bit of GoLite gear, partly because I was lucky enough to win a gift certificate from them, and generally I can recommend it. Features are minimal, but almost always well considered. The Coal parka, for instance, has only two handwarmer pockets and a very thin front zip, but it does the job splendidly (wore it to work this morning, in fact, and it was with me in Lapland last winter) due to quality materials, good design and top-notch production.
Some of their gear doesn't work quite as well as you might hope (the Dome umbrella leaks unless you seam-seal it, for instance... bit of a failing in a brolly) and it's all horribly expensive, but if you shop around you can often find excellent clearance prices on older designs. Try searching for "killer deals" and "Golite" and you'll find their official clearance outlet in the USA; with the exchange rate so good it might be worth considering.
The key with GoLite is, I think, to be very certain how you will be using the clothes and equipment. Durability is good, but you do have to take care with any ultralight gear because it most certainly is not "bomb-proof." Oh yes, and sizes are not generous, but are realistic. For instance, with a manly 45" chest and 38" waist I wear a size large Coal parka.
Incidentally, anyone looking for a bargain ultralight camping stove at the moment might want to look at
www.brasslite.com where the Turbo I stove is going for $18, since it's being replaced by a different model. Postage to the UK will add roughly $25 to that, which still comes to less than a titanium mug.
