I also am concerned about the zips. but has kept me dry so far. I certainly preferred the previous model

I have always brought Berghaus top end jackets as the construction & design always delivered.
Not true of this one!
I was surprised by the finer zip than the usual more chunky YKK. I was right to be sceptical as this now fails more often than not, a truly awful fail in an extreme jacket. The Velcro curls up over time & the pockets don't protect contents.
It feels cheap & you are better off spending this kind of money elsewhere.
I feel betrayed by Berghaus.

I found one of these jackets in a Salvation Army Charity Shop and it was in perfect condition. I wear it most days and best I've ever had - best thing was i only paid £1.00 for it !!!!

Bought online using Berghaus's sizing - had to go back to the shop to get the next size up. I think their sizes must assume only one or two thin layers underneath. I bought this for winter dog walking in all weather, so a fleece is needed too! So for me, a 40" chest needs a Large size. Also, the hood was too tight with the Medium.
Haven't been in a deluge but steady rain doesn't penetrate. Hood is large and cosy, although stows untidily.
Too few pockets - the Peter Storm that this replaces has seven, all zipped, including a useful phone pocket accessible from outside but within the zip flap. The Mera has five, only three zipped, and not soft lined for the hands.
The zip - the zip does not inspire confidence. It is quite small and fiddly, and initially it consistently mated incorrectly when done up, and I thought I would have to make another journey - but it has bedded in. But it is a concern, it really doesn't seem man enough for the job.
The old Peter Storm was better equipped and cost about a third of the price. BUT it is now not waterproof after about 5 years. So if the Mera lasts longer than that, maybe it is good value. I think you pay a lot for the Gore and Berghaus names. I probably won't lash out again.

Bought this jacket today.
By coincidence, it stated chucking it down with rain. Perfect opportunity! I walked home wearing my new Mera Peak and it worked perfectly.
Normally when I walk that route I end up very sweaty and damp, but wearing this jacket I was dry after the walk. Did not leak even slightly.

Very, very expensive (£243 with discount card) but I was looking to pay more for a quality jacket that will last a good few winters.