It uses gore tex protection arguably the best waterproof material on the market.
Good wind rain jackets.
Technical rain jacket manufacturers tend to shy away from polyurethane because it feels well rubbery.
Hiking jackets are built to be light and packable to bring along on a backcountry trip and their performance in heavy rain and wind is admirable particularly the more substantial gore tex paclite models including the marmot minimalist arc teryx zeta sl and outdoor research foray.
Arc teryx jackets are meant to last a lifetime so if you re looking for a longterm rain jacket let it be this one.
Just like the mountain warehouse one it features a packable hood that comes in handy more often than not.
A straight takedown from the women s waterproof jacket this columbia girl s switchback rain jacket offers a versatile shielding against nasty weather at a good price.
Still it is one of the best jackets available for comfortable waterproofing and durability in chilly weather.
The entire jacket stuffs into its chest pocket resulting in a tiny package that is all in all about the size of a small banana.
Of course as all good rain jackets should it does have ventilation from the gore tex and pit zips but not enough to make it a summer jacket.
It performs as a windbreaker jacket should easily stowed away until you need to break it out to protect you from wind and light rain.