Staying dry and carrying less weight are both critically important on the trail, which is why we’re here to recommend the very best ultralight rain jackets for your hiking and backpacking needs. Each model featured is overall superior to the competition in terms of its weight, waterproofness,...
Best Budget Rain Jacket 2. REI Co-op Rainier ($100) Category: Daily use/hikingWeight: 11.3 oz.Waterproofing: 2.5L HydroWallWhat we like: Great price for a solid all-around design; wide range of colors and sizes.What we don’t: Fits very big, so we ended up sizing down. REI’s in...
So how do you know which is the best rain jacket for hiking or climbing or mountaineering, and which is more appropriate for everyday use? Well, fortunately, your friends at Cool of the Wild have been asking the same questions and our insatiable interest in the great outdoors has led us ...
If we reserved hikes, backpacking trips, and other outings for T-shirt weather, we’d rarely leave the house. The best rain jackets enable us to explore despite the elements—which is exactly what our team of testers did all year long. Below, you’ll find our favorite men’s shells of...
Best Rain Jacket for Women - Outdoor Research Aspire II GORE-TEX Jacket - Women's SPECS Material:2-layer GORE-TEX PACLITE textile, 100% Polyester 50-denier plain weave lining Weight:11.7 oz. Waterproofing:Waterproof/breathable laminate
See my review of “The Best Rain Jackets for Hiking and Backpacking.” The Arc’teryx Cerium Hoody. Arc’teryx Cerium Hoody $400, 12 oz. (men’s medium) Sizes: men’s XS-XXXL, women’s XXS-XXL rei.com From unseasonably cold and windy mornings near freezing in southern Arizona’s Arav...
Snow Peak’s Light Packable Rain Jacket might be the best splurge lightweight rain jacket, but not everyone can afford (or wants to shell out for) a single layer costing upwards of $400. That’s where Houdini’s The Orange Jacket comes in: it weighs roughly 6.9 ounces for a men’s la...
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We tested 32 top-rated rain jackets from popular brands like The North Face, Patagonia and Arc’teryx, and after it all, only two stood out above the rest.