Columbia Men's Watertight Ii Rain Jacket

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That said, during low energy and cool-weather activities, many folks will find the mesh liner (which protects the two-layer fabric on the inside) to be very comfortable.

Columbia Watertight II Review | Tested by GearLab

The sizes range from small to 3X, which is more limited than other classic Columbia rain jackets that offer tall and wide options. The Watertight II is an all-weather jacket that’s fitted for runs on rainy days, hiking, camping, and anything else nature tries to throw your way. The Girl On The Go is the only coat we recommend that didn’t have adjustable cuffs, which made the sleeve lengths feel awkward for some testers. Omni-Tech™ technology brings you water-defying versatility, featuring multi-layered waterproof protection. It hardly feels like I’m wearing a rain jacket at all, and the fit is roomy, so layering underneath to stay warm is welcome and appreciated.

We observed this with a magnifier—the coat had little fibers sticking up from the surface of the weave, and the more we washed it, the more fuzzy fibers we saw.

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This is our only pick that’s made with polyurethane, which testers noted gave it a “rubberized” feel that they liked. The brand has been producing some of the world’s leading budget-friendly yet innovative jackets for every weather occasion you can imagine. For some longer armed testers, the sleeves would pull slightly back near the wearer's wrists while reaching, but besides that, the Watertight performed respectably.The fabrics felt cheaper than the fabrics of the budget coats we considered, and the styles—we saw a lot of double-layer collars—just didn’t feel modern.

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Ideal for the athlete in you who won’t quit just because the conditions aren’t ideal, Bugaboo stands up to the test of the elements, even as they change. The hood stows into the collar when not in use which is convenient as no one enjoys the distraction of a flapping hood on a dry but breezy day. If you’ve visited the Steens Mountains that tower over the Alvord Desert in Eastern Oregon, you know that the area is well known for cold, high winds and how desolate it is. The trade-off is that it got more expensive and a little bit heavier, but the additional ounce or so won’t make much of a difference for general outdoor use.Not all brands are created equal, but you can count on Columbia’s waterproof and breathable clothing to keep you dry in whatever outdoor adventures you’ve got planned. It will double up nicely to be worn about the city and has all the basic features I would expect from a rain jacket. If you are hiking in conditions where you expect a torrential downpour, then you should add a waterproof shell to deal with that extreme weather. Generally speaking, laminate coatings will protect better and last longer, while membrane treatments are slightly lighter and cheaper.

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It gives you additional insulation with minimal bulkiness by employing Omni-heat – a thermal coating that reflects your body heat into the inside where it belongs. As Longfellow might have said: Into each life spent commuting, running errands, or watching a kid’s soccer game, some rain must fall. Although it might not be the best choice for activities consuming a lot of energy or time, it is definitely suitable for yard work and everyday walks. While the shell and DWR coating held strong, the stitching on the hood and at the end of the cuffs began to fail, causing the rest of the fabric in these areas to become saturated (the jacket is listed as being “fully seam-sealed,” but that clearly has limitations). It will keep you warm and dry around town, on the trail, and on weekend adventures — without punching a hole in your wallet.Choice of sizes and colors – across the whole range, you can get extra tall, small, and extra large sizes with plenty of color options. The pockets didn’t have closures to keep them dry, which wasn’t a problem in our rain tests, but it did make testers nervous about losing things. Over the years I’ve walked the streets of New York City in torrential downpours and I’ve endured a hurricane and a superstorm at the Jersey Shore, and now I live in the woods of the Pacific Northwest, where a sturdy raincoat is as essential as sunscreen is in Florida. HANDY FEATURES: This rain jacket features an abrasion resistant chin guard, two zippered side pockets, elastic cuffs, and an elastic hem.