Best rain jacket on Reddit

311 reviews from r/askvan, r/Ultralight, r/BuyItForLife and 37 more subreddits

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Patagonia

4.6

(47)

"I have a Patagonia torrentshell and I go outside in some crazy rain."

"I love my Patagonia and my Fjallraven rain jackets."

"It was an excellent investment and is truly waterproof."

"Patagonia, north face, MEC store brand are all good alternatives."

"Happy with my Patagonia Triolet goretex jacket."

"Affordable, extraordinary quality, does what it’s supposed to do."

"I ended up buying a Patagonia torrentshell."

"I like it."

"I use the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L and have no complaints."

"I have the Patagonia Torrentshell which folds into its own pocket."

Arc'teryx

4.3

(25)

"I like Arc'teryx because it's tried and true."

"Imo totally worth it.. extremely warm too."

"It's very light and breathable."

"Is good."

"If you don't find anything you like with Arcteryx, try Patagonia."

"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."

"I've sent in both brand's products under warranty and anything they couldn't fix or replace."

"Arc'teryx, Rab, or Fjällräven are also good choices for their durability and sustainability."

"Arc'teryx is probably the best you can do if you really want to splash out on something nice."

"Arcteyx or rei brand both great options."

Helly Hansen

4.4

(22)

"The best ones I've found are made by Helly Hansen."

"The thinner version is well priced and keeps me actually dry."

"I got a rain jacket from Helly Hansen on sale in the off season for $40 and I love it."

"It’s awesome!"

"You don't sweat in it I wear mine for 10+ hrs a day and I'm still dry."

"Helly Hansen outer shell , they’re like 100 bucks and I use mine for outdoor events."

"Helly Hansen longer jacket and a mec pack rain cover are my go to rain gear."

"Helly hansen outer shell is a great choice for wearing layers."

"Meant for boating so most definitely keep you dry."

"For recommendations - Helly Hanson for sailing."

Outdoor Research

4.3

(20)

"They make some amazing rain jackets with a Gore-Tex and no Gore-Tex linings."

"Outdoor research helium and Montbell Versalite are good options."

"I take this on my thru hikes. It is extremely light and packs into its own pocket."

"I love the pit zips."

"Outdoor Research makes great gear."

"Outdoor Research, Foray II."

"Marmot, Outdoor Research, Arcteryx."

"Was amazing for keeping the rain out."

"My Outdoor Research Helium jacket from several years ago gets used way more often than my goretex shells."

"Checkout Outdoor research for example."

Columbia

4.0

(20)

"The jacket kept me dry to the end of my trip."

"Their 'outdry' stuff is very, very waterproof."

"Columbia makes excellent rain gear. I live in the Rockies and work outside. I’ve never been wet underneath Columbia rain gear."

"Check out the Columbia outlet in Dartmouth Crossing, great deals."

"Columbia makes an excellent very breathable rain jacket."

"Last time I looked, Columbia had good ratings."

"I second REI and Columbia."

"The next step up are good for day to day use."

"My favorite one is from sam's but it's a nice Columbia brand."

"Get an outdry jacket from Columbia. It will not wet out."

The North Face

4.5

(11)

"You can't go wrong with The 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."

"I also recommend a brand with an easy to use lifetime warranty like The North Face."

"I like the north face rain jackets."

"I got a North Face one at Sportcheck that is awesome."

"I have a north face jacket that works great for wind and rain."

"I absolutely love my rain jacket from North Face."

"You can't go wrong with The North Face."

"I bought a really good north face jacket here in the Netherlands for around 300€."

Frogg Toggs

3.8

(12)

"Frogg Toggs babbyyyyy."

"Frogg toggs is goated with the sauce."

"I switched to Frogg Toggs, and I love it."

"Frogg Toggs will keep you dry."

"As a motorcyclist, my go-to is frogg-toggs."

"I always recommend Frogg Toggs for a rain jacket."

"Most things (and definitely thru hikes): Lightheart gear (or frogg toggs)."

"I always pair my ul umbrella and frogg toggs."

"I strongly prefer a poncho myself."

Montbell

4.2

(10)

"Montbell are really good."

"Huge fan of the montbell versalite. I’ve had it for 2 years now and it’s fantastic."

"Mont Bell versalite (us version with pit zips). They're a Japanese company."

"The lightest on the market and has pit zips."

"Would rec going in person and trying on due to their sizing."

"Montbell Versalite. FYI Goretex and full waterproof aren't the same things."

"For the lightest."

"Montbell versalite."

"Montbell makes good jackets."

"I like my Montbell Versalite."

Marmot

4.2

(9)

"Marmot, Outdoor Research, Arcteryx."

"Love my Marmot precip!"

"I really like the Marmot Precip. It has everything you want, is cheap and ecological."

"The Torrentshell looks better imo."

"My marmot precip rain jacket stays reasonably comfortable."

"I’d go with goretex, I think it might be a bit sweatier but will handle rain better."

"Its surface fabric is just a tad stronger than most Gore Paclite jackets."

"I brought a nice Marmot raincoat and my Tico dad brought an extra poncho."

"I’ve used mine for about 10 years now and it’s been great for me"

#10

REI

4.1

(8)

"The REI Rainier jacket is great."

"I tried on a bunch of rain jackets at REI last year for the purposes of running in the rain."

"It does not breathe well, despite pitzips."

"$150 goretex pack light, great jacket."

"I have a nice one from REI."

"Get a jacket that’s waterproof and will keep u warm."

"We’ve had success with REI brand."

"I would look into REI brand, they produce quality gear too."

#11

MEC

4.3

(6)

"MEC or Patagonia are my favourite."

"MEC. I bought my jacket years ago and it’s held up so well."

"Mec sells some jackets that are water proof at an affordable price point."

"I’d say the MEC labels are good."

"MEC rain jackets are great."

"MEC has good stuff, but I would ask your daughter - she may have her own ideas."

#12

Grundens

4.8

(5)

"You’re gonna get just as wet from sweat as you would from rain probably, but they are 100% waterproof, and pretty durable."

"Grundens"

"Grundens and red ledge are commercial fishing brands that make very good lightweight-medium-heavy duty rainproof jackets."

"If you want a great long lasting rain jacket I recommend Grundens, go for a pvc jacket."

"I bought a thicker but lined Grundens rain jacket from Yaegers on Northwest. Love it."

#13

Decathlon

4.0

(6)

"There is a jacket called imli by decathlon, just 80g and works just fine."

"I would highly recommend a jacket from Decathlon, an outdoors store."

"Personally, I just throw on my hiking jacket from Decathlon atop my riding jacket."

"Decathlon has some affordable stuff."

"The decathalon has done me solid along the kuiu chugach."

#14

Mountain Hardwear

4.4

(5)

"I have a Mountain Hardwear lightweight rain jacket with hood that works great."

"I’ll make a pitch for Mountain Hardware."

"Mountain hardware rain gear."

"I have a mountain hardwear jacket that I use for the rain."

"Mountain hardware makes a decent one I like."

#15

Rains

4.4

(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."

"One of the longer coats from the Scandinavian brand RAINS is a great choice."

"They’re pretty happy with it."

"I like the anorak ones because it has the most coverage."

"I'm a fan of Rains."

#16

San Poncho

5.0

(4)

"Local company make’s awesome rain gear."

"Based on vancouver island."

"Makes an excellent product."

"I wear that with a wool sweater underneath and I’m dry when I’m out scaling the peaks of Vancouver."

#17

Black Diamond

4.5

(4)

"Black Diamond does not mess around, specifically the Stormline Stretch."

"I use the black diamond stormline stretch and love it."

"I liked the fit of the Black Diamond Stormline Stretch the best."

"Has anyone here tried the Black Diamond Stormline Stretch?"

#18

Showers Pass

4.3

(4)

"Showers Pass makes high quality rain gear."

"Oregon company specializing in bike commuter gear."

"I use https://showerspass.com/collections/mens-rain-gear?page=2."

"I recommend checking out showerspass.com."

#19

4.7

(3)

"The only brand I trust for rain jackets is Fjällräven."

"Fjalraven is pretty great. Buy once cry once."

"Check out Fjall Raven."

#24

Arcteryx

4.7

(3)

"I swear by my Arcteryx."

"Arcteryx makes the best rain jackets period."

"Arcteryx jackets are usually made from some kind of Goretex."

#25

Rab

4.7

(3)

"I have been using a Rab Kangri GTX for some years now."

"It's about 500g but I know it will keep me warm and dry in sketchy conditions."

"Perhaps try a stretch waterproof such as the Rab kinetic line."

#26

Filson

4.3

3.0

(1)

"You could look at rain jackets marketed to runners -- you'll lose some waterproofing but gain a lot of breathability."

#72

Gore-Tex Pro

3.0

(1)

"Goretex Pro but it's going to cost you, also heavy and noisy/stiff."

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