Best rain jacket on Reddit

326 reviews from r/askvan, r/Ultralight, r/BuyItForLife and 41 more subreddits

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Patagonia

4.6

(44)

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

"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."

"The excellent Patagonia rain jacket with Gore-Tex."

"People will complain about the cost, but my Patagonia coats last forever."

Arc'teryx

4.3

(30)

"Arc'teryx have some good shizzle."

"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."

Columbia

4.1

(24)

"Sierra is selling Columbia's top of the line OutDry jackets for sleazy prices right now."

"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."

"You can get a good, packable rain/wind jacket at great prices if you check clearance on Columbia Sportswear."

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

"Columbia makes an excellent very breathable rain jacket."

"I suggest a columbia rain jacket with a fleece under."

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

"I second REI and Columbia."

Helly Hansen

4.4

(21)

"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

4.4

(21)

"That jacket has, if i recall correctly, some of the largest pit vents I've seen on a jacket."

"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."

The North Face

4.5

(13)

"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’ve had a north face shell that I wear over sweaters and it’s been just fine"

Frogg Toggs

3.9

(14)

"I love this one. I get it big enough to fit over another jacket. Very light and truly waterproof."

"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."

"Is truly waterproof and not a DWR."

Marmot

4.3

(10)

"Were fantastic."

"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"

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."

#10

REI

4.1

(9)

"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."

"I bought an REI xerodry gtx gor Tex pack lite jacket on sale for 100$."

#11

Mountain Hardwear

4.4

(7)

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

"Mountain hardware granite glade. It’s awesome."

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

"Mountain hardware rain gear."

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

"I might look at the Mountain Hardwear Stretch Ozonic."

"Mountain hardware makes a decent one I like."

#12

Black Diamond

4.4

(7)

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

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

"I love my BD liquid point shell."

"Anyone try the Black Diamond Stormline stretch shell? I’m intrigued by the stretch."

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

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

"Cheap and efficient."

#13

MEC

4.3

(7)

"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"

"MEC rain jackets are great."

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

#14

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."

#15

Gore-Tex

3.8

(6)

"Get a gotex shell that will last you many years."

"If may budget go for Goretex fabric."

"Any 3L Goretex (as opposed to Paclite or 2L) jacket would be good."

"Goretex is in my humble opinion the most breatheable waterproofing memberane out there."

"If you want to stay dry while walking to work there are other options that are cheaper, more waterproof."

"Gore tex but it is pricey and eventually can leak through."

#16

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."

#17

Decathlon

4.2

(5)

"25 000 schmerber for 120 euros and most importantly for you, 45 cm side vents under the armpits."

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

"Decathlon has some affordable stuff."

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

#18

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."

#19

Arcteryx

4.8

(4)

"I'm still using a 10 year old Arcteryx Beta AR."

"I swear by my Arcteryx."

"Arcteryx makes the best rain jackets period."

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

#20

Fjällräven

4.5

(4)

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

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

"Fjallraven Keb eco-shell. Non-goretex (so non toxic) and breathable, yet still waterproof."

"Check out Fjall Raven."

#21

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."

#22

4.3

(3)

"Poncho…. almost necessary here in PNW and the only thing that keeps me completely dry."

"If I were expecting a lot of rain and not regularly above tree line, I’d bring an umbrella paired with a poncho and rain skirt."

"If you are just standing around and not sweating any ol poncho will work."

#26

Filson

4.3

(3)

"Keeps me dry, but doesn’t get gross inside."

"My recommendation, though it will be an unpopular one, is Filson tin cloth."

"Love my filson skagit."

#27

Jacket

3.3

3.5

3.0

(1)

"The best way to stay dry from rain is a $5 rain poncho, but your body won’t be able to breathe."

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