Best best rain jacket on Reddit
181 reviews from r/askvan, r/CampingGear, r/Ultralight and 28 more subreddits
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#1
Patagonia
4.5
(20)
"I love my Patagonia and my Fjallraven rain jackets."
"I have been wearing my Patagonia Triolet GoreTex jacket since 2017."
"Happy with my Patagonia Triolet goretex jacket."
"I personally love my Patagonia rain shell. super light and I got it for just under $100."
"I highly recommend Patagonia stuff in general, and the Torrentshell Jacket specifically."
"Is windproof, and is a great shell to throw over an insulated layer."
"My Patagonia and Columbia lightweight rain jackets are key."
"Are awesome."
"I love my Patagonia Torrentshell. I use it for backpacking, commuting (by bike) and casually."
"I’d probably check out the Patagonia Torrentshell."
#2
Helly Hansen
4.4
(18)
"The best ones I've found are made by Helly Hansen."
"It keeps me warm & dry."
"I got a helly hansen jacket heavily discounted in whistler end of season last year, it’s awesome!"
"For sure and you don't sweat in it I wear mine for 10+ hrs a day and I'm still dry."
"Helly Hansen’s Moss or Impertech Line."
"I really like Helly Hansen jackets."
"They have $100ish raincoats that are bulletproof."
"The thinner version is well priced and keeps me actually dry."
"HH is a brand that's not as popular but damn they make some good shit."
"Helly Hansen, classic yellow and one size bigger for layering."
#3
Arc'teryx
4.3
(18)
"I scoffed at Arc’teryx but now that I have a kid who wants to play outside no matter the weather, I know I’ll stay nice and dry."
"This is by far the best jacket I’ve tried so far."
"They have wonderful warranty."
"Best that money can buy? The Arc'teryx Beta AR."
"Insanely lightweight, really waterproof and quite breathable."
"I've always loved Arc'terx stuff."
"You'll probably have a rain jacket for the next 10 years or so."
"This jacket is the best rain jacket for disc golf."
"Arcteryx, in the more expensive side but Imo totally worth it."
"Arc'teryx jackets are usually made from some kind of Goretex."
#4
Marmot
4.3
(15)
"I now own multiple of the jackets and buy them for everyone I know."
"It has held up great."
"I can only recommend from firsthand experience the Marmot PreCip."
"I am super pleased with both brands."
"The Marmot PreCip is pretty good."
"Good all-rounder imo."
"Marmot Precip Eco."
"You can generally find a marmot precip on sale."
"Tough, lightweight and stay waterproof for a long time."
"A solid budget option, and works well in the climate."
#5
Outdoor Research
4.4
(9)
"Works great. Lightweight and durable."
"I like the Outdoor Research Foray because it is Goretex."
"Check out the outdoor research helium ii."
"Absolutely love it."
"Checkout Outdoor research for example."
"Has wind and waterproof shells that I wear with a patagonia underneath."
"Has done great in some pretty sloppy stuff."
"For something cheaper and still goretex with just as good warranty the Outdoor Research Foray is great too."
"Inexpensive but bomber Goretex shell."
#6
North Face
4.4
(7)
"My North Face rain jacket with the pit zips is a god damn miracle worker in the rain."
"It's the only jacket I've ever found that actually keeps you dry."
"I was the only hiker not totally soaked, cold and miserable at the end of the day."
"If you keep it clean it will be very water repellent."
"It's been just fine."
"Might be a good option since it’s lined, lightweight and can be packed down."
"There's a North Face rain jacket that has them and sheds water and wind well for about $50.00."
#7
The North Face
4.8
(6)
"You can't go wrong with The North Face."
"I’m on team North face. Have tons of shells and quilted jackets and the lifetime warranty I have used many times."
"It’s super light, breathable and wind proof. Would never buy any other style after wearing this."
"I also recommend a brand with an easy to use lifetime warranty like The North Face and Arcteryx."
"I love mine. Very breathable and 100% waterproof."
"Works great so far, and seems like it has good ventilation."
#8
Columbia
4.3
(6)
"Columbia makes excellent rain gear."
"The dryest jacket Ive ever owned."
"I would just go to a nearby Columbia store, and buy a jacket off the clearance rack."
"Columbia has some really nice lightweight ones that are often on sale."
"I'm happy with it for fair weather."
"Hasn't failed me yet outside fishing."
#9
Rains
4.2
(5)
"I like the brand “rains”. I have two large dogs I walk daily and it’s kept me dry for the last few years."
"My Rains jacket is pretty good."
"I have a friend who has a jacket from the brand Rains, I think it was under $200 and they’re pretty happy with it."
"I like the anorak ones because it has the most coverage."
"Get a coated jacket from Rains if you're not doing something that active."
#10
Frogg Toggs
4.0
(5)
"I'm a big fan of the Frogg Toggs ultra light suits."
"As a motorcyclist, my go-to is frogg-toggs. They’re not stylish, but they work."
"I always recommend Frogg Toggs for a rain jacket at least as a starter since they are so cheap!"
"Frogg Toggs are the best budget option though for the weight."
"It's worked well unless it's a massive downpour."
#11
Showers Pass
5.0
(4)
"Oregon company specializing in bike commuter gear."
"I love my showers pass refuge jacket."
"Showers Pass Elite 2.1 meets your requirements and has been my go-to for 10 years."
"They last for years and the longer tail helps keep your butt dry."
#12
Montbell
4.3
(4)
"Montbell Versalite."
"For dealing with brief intense rain."
"Montbell Versalite
I like mine."
#13
Fjällräven
5.0
(3)
"The only brand I trust for rain jackets is Fjällräven."
"Fjalraven is pretty great. Buy once cry once."
"Check out Fjall Raven."
#14
San Poncho
5.0
(3)
"Local company make’s awesome rain gear."
"Check out san poncho based on vancouver island."
"San Poncho makes an excellent product. Vancouver-based!"
#15
Frog Toggs
4.3
(3)
"It’s the most popular rain jacket on the Appalachian Trail and the PCT."
"Completely waterproof 12$ feels like a trash bag."
"It is the best option under $50."
#16
Stormtech
4.0
(3)
"Stormtech makes affordable outdoor clothing and are based in Vancouver, BC."
"Stormtech makes some good reasonably priced rain jackets."
"One more vote for stormtech."
#17
Uniqlo
4.0
(3)
"Has always worked really well for me."
"Yung utility jacket ng uniqlo, yun ung waterproof."
"Ang gamit ko right now is yung pocketable parka ng Uniqlo."
#18
MEC
3.7
(3)
"It's what I wear and I love it!"
"I’d say the MEC labels are good."
"I can confirm it is not the best rain jacket for Vancouver."
#19
Eddie Bauer
5.0
(2)
"Eddie Bauer has served me well with rain and wind."
"Best one I've had."
#20
Grundens
5.0
(2)
"100% waterproof, and pretty durable."
"It will never soak through."
#21
Gore
5.0
(2)
"Usually the most recommended, expensive, but you get what you pay for."
"All the jackets from Gore are really good."
#22
Quechua
5.0
(2)
"I've had a Quecha brand rain jacket with detachable fleece liner purchased at one of their locations in France for about a decade and it's never let me down."
"Mine is waterproof since 2012. Simple. Durable. Cheap."
#23
Lululemon
5.0
(2)
"That has been amazing for me."
"I’m 5’2” and absolutely love this one - purchased it last season."
#24
Norwegian Rain
5.0
(2)
"The ultimate raincoat."
"Breathes well, and is sooo stylish."
#25
Mustang Survival
4.5
(2)
"Get a mustang survival jacket if you want something extremely waterproof."
"Mustang Jackets. They are a marine brand. Built for exposed wet ocean weather."
#26
LL Bean
4.5
(2)
"Thing is great!"
"I'm sure most decent rain coats/jackets from name brands work fine."
#27
Frog Togs
4.0
(2)
"Try Frog Togs."
"They are breathable and allow full motion."
#28
Salomon
4.0
(2)
"I have a Salomon brand one with gore tex Pac lite material, works well."
"I just sweat more, which is equally uncomfortable."
#29
Mountain Hardwear
5.0
(1)
"Super lightweight and comfortable!"
#30
Viaterra
5.0
(1)
"Best in market but currently out of stock everywhere."
#31
Sitka
5.0
(1)
"Has been my go to for awhile"
#32
Kuiu
5.0
(1)
"The best I’ve ever had."
#33
Cleverhood
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend checking out Cleverhood."
#34
Rain Rebel
5.0
(1)
"I really love my rain rebel. I’m 5’2” and it fits really well."
#35
L.L. Bean
5.0
(1)
"I for real love this jacket for all sorts of activities."
#36
Kuhl
5.0
(1)
"I considerate it the best."
#37
Saucony
5.0
(1)
"Can't recommend it highly enough."
#38
swrve
5.0
(1)
"I have had one for years and it rules."
#39
Gore Tex
5.0
(1)
"You get what you pay for. Gore Tex is worth it."
#40
GORE-TEX
5.0
(1)
"Bite the bullet and pay the extra dough to get GORE-TEX."
#41
Lightheart Gear
4.0
(1)
"Overall a good jacket for the price and more durable than I expected."
#42
Little Donkey Andy
4.0
(1)
"Makes the cheapest rain jacket I found that has a full hood and neck wrap and also pitzips."
#43
REI
4.0
(1)
"Anything they sell that’s waterproof is going to be fine."
#44
Sugoi
4.0
(1)
"Works for me."
#45
Woods
4.0
(1)
"Still holding pretty well for me."
#46
Fjallraven
4.0
(1)
"Non-goretex (so non toxic) and breathable, yet still waterproof."
#47
Endura
4.0
(1)
"I liked the Endura a little better."
#48
Cabelas
4.0
(1)
"It has held up very well and it packs down."
#49
Norrøna
4.0
(1)
"Check out Norrøna and the new Bitihorn Gore-tex shake dry."
#50
Mountain Warehouse
4.0
(1)
"I got a mountain Warehouse jacket, it's much thinner but still has the anti water property."
#51
Filson
4.0
(1)
"I use Filson waxed cotton jackets for the lighter rain."
#52
Rain
4.0
(1)
"Get a rubberized jacket like the “rain” brand."
#53
Nike
4.0
(1)
"I just used it for about 4 hours of trekking through 40f rain on Sunday and it was great."
#54
Asics
4.0
(1)
"I like the asics one because its a little thicker."
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