Best rain jacket on Reddit
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#1
Patagonia
4.6
(48)
"Great jackets, lifetime warranty."
"Great jackets, lifetime warranty."
"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."
#2
Arc'teryx
4.3
(29)
"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."
#3
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."
"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."
"Go to the Grand Prairie Columbia outlet and they’ll put you on."
#4
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 use my Helly Hansen Crew Midlayer jacket for most of the fall/winter & it keeps me warm & 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."
#5
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."
#6
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"
#7
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."
#8
Marmot
4.4
(11)
"Were fantastic."
"Marmot, Outdoor Research, Arcteryx."
"Love my Marmot precip!"
"I ended up purchasing a Marmot Gore-Tex rain jacket for travel."
"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."
#9
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
(10)
"The REI Rainier jacket is great."
"Just get a Houdini or ranier from REI"
"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
MEC
4.0
(8)
"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."
"I can confirm it is not the best rain jacket for Vancouver."
#12
Rains
4.5
(6)
"My Rains (brand) rain jacket is ALWAYS in my bag stored somewhere."
"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."
#13
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."
#14
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."
#15
Decathlon
3.8
(6)
"I would highly recommend a jacket from Decathlon, an outdoors store."
"Decathlon has some affordable stuff."
"Https://www.decathlon.ca/en/c/22608/rain-jackets-windbreakers-men"
"The decathalon has done me solid along the kuiu chugach."
"If you're on more of a budget look at alpkit and decathlon."
#16
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."
#17
Rab
4.4
(5)
"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."
"Rab, Montane, Arc'teryx are my usual go-to's."
"Have a look at Magic Mountain online, or there is a Rab outlet shop."
"Perhaps try a stretch waterproof such as the Rab kinetic line."
#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
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?"
#20
Carhartt
4.3
(4)
"I purchased a $60 Carhartt rain jacket 10 years ago and have abused it."
"I got a good carhartt raincoat for $80 on clearance a couple years ago that I still use for construction."
"Carhartt."
#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
Eddie Bauer
4.3
(4)
"Best one I've had."
"Eddie Bauer has served me well with rain and wind."
"My favourite is made by Eddie Bauer. The quality and fit are both really good."
"I have an eddie bauer windbreaker that I like."
#23
Lightheart Gear
4.0
(4)
"LightHeart Gear has a waterproof rain jacket."
"Most things (and definitely thru hikes): Lightheart gear (or frogg toggs)."
"I grabbed a Lightheart Gear rain jacket for the PCT."
"Have had good experiences with our Lightheart gear waterproof jackets."
#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
Fjällräven
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."
#26
Poncho
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."
#27
Barbour
4.3
(3)
"I love my Barbour jacket."
"Check out Barbour second hand!"
"Check out Barbour jackets."
#28
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."
#29
Montane
4.0
(3)
"Might want to sit down before seeing the prices."
"Rab, Montane, Arc'teryx are my usual go-to's."
"It’s kept me dry after many an outing."
#30
Jacket
3.3
(3)
"Check the specs and do the tradeoffs between waterproofing and breathability."
"All waterproof jackets will not breathe."
"If it is humid, you are going to sweat, that is reality."
#31
Janji Rainrunner
5.0
(2)
"+1 on the Janji Rainrunner mentioned already."
"I really like Janji’s Rainrunner jacket."
#32
North Face
5.0
(2)
"North Face shell (goretex). It's perfect, doesn't make me sweaty."
"I have a waterproof north face with some sort of fleece inside."
#33
Patagonia Torrentshell
5.0
(2)
"I got mine there and its been really good so far."
"Patagonia torrentshell — best performing rain jacket I’ve had."
#34
Marmot Precip
4.5
(2)
"The cheaper option that’s been loved for years is the marmot precip rain jacket."
"Can be found on sale much much cheaper and is tough."
#35
Norrøna
4.5
(2)
"I hike with my Norrøna Jacket for over 5 years."
"I'd go for either the hydratic vardag anorak."
#36
Mountain Warehouse
4.5
(2)
"I really like my Mountain Warehouse Alaska 3-in-1 coat."
"Mountain warehouse have a decent range of nicely priced jackets."
#37
Patagonia Houdini
4.5
(2)
"Patagonia Houdini>>>torrentshell."
"I have a Patagonia Houdini that I keep in my bag."
#38
Amazon
4.5
(2)
"Highly recommend getting the rain jacket!"
"We got him this stylish rain jacket off Amazon and has a hood."
#39
Haglofs
4.0
(2)
"N/A."
"Haglofs do a good one. I got a waterproof one for £70, RRP £200."
#40
Amble
4.0
(2)
"It is completely waterproof."
"I wouldn’t recommend for heavy - like terrestrial - rain."
#41
Kathmandu
4.0
(2)
"The one I have from Kathmandu got me through many cold and wet winter days without fail."
"Kathmandu or macpac rain jackets. They have plenty of options."
#42
Rain
4.0
(2)
"Get a rubberized jacket like the 'rain' brand."
"More of a waterproof shell but not a terrible price."
#43
Stormtech
4.0
(2)
"Makes affordable outdoor clothing."
"Makes some good reasonably priced rain jackets."
#44
Frog Toggs
3.5
(2)
"Go for nonbreathable like frog togs which would be cheaper and the result would be similar."
#45
Rain Jacket
3.5
(2)
"Stay light with the rain jacket and get an umbrella. It keeps both sun and rain off of you, and weighs about half a pound."
"Most rain jackets aren’t going to have much, if any insulation."
#46
Costco
5.0
(1)
"I got a $15 rain jacket from Costco that fucks hard tbh."
#47
Outdoor Products
5.0
(1)
"I used this: https://www.rei.com/product/163061/outdoor-products-backpacker-poncho?color=NAVY"
#48
Army Surplus
5.0
(1)
"100% waterproof and (due to design) also breathable!"
#49
Adidas
4.0
(1)
"The Adidas running jacket is great."
#50
Packable Rain Jacket
4.0
(1)
"I use a packable rain jacket that has a hood, I fold it up and always carry it in my backpack."
#51
Flint and Tinder
4.0
(1)
"A quality waxed jacket is a good alternative to the typical outdoorsy hiking brands."
#52
Uniqlo
4.0
(1)
"Uniqlo BLOCKTECH Parka (3D cut)"
#53
Kuhl
4.0
(1)
"I just brought a Kuhl sun hoodie and rain jacket for when the temps dip in the evenings."
#54
Herschel
4.0
(1)
"Herschel Rain Jackets."
#55
Endura
4.0
(1)
"Is serving me well"
#56
Castelli
4.0
(1)
"Works great, but for extended efforts in persistent rain, I often opt for a standard cycling jersey if weather permits."
#57
Froggtoggs
4.0
(1)
"Froggtoggs is my go to."
#58
Lightheartgear
3.0
(1)
"Non-breathable mechanically vented jacket and pants."
#59
Alpkit
3.0
(1)
"If you're on more of a budget look at alpkit and decathlon."
#60
Fjallraven
3.0
(1)
"So I like my Fjallraven softshell jacket, it's got one of the most functional/protective rain hoods I've ever seen."
#61
Gore-Tex Pro
3.0
(1)
"Goretex Pro but it's going to cost you, also heavy and noisy/stiff."
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