This simple but effective rain jacket is exactly what I wanted/expected.
Pros: Relatively inexpensive. Good waterproofing. Lightweight (can even be packed into its own pocket, though I don't think it's meant to be).
Con: Not a breathable waterproofing, so sweat/condensation can/will build up inside.
I've worn it several times so far, including a couple times biking to/from work and another time working outside in a downpour. No issues with water getting in. Decent elastic at cuffs, good drawstring at waist. Even the hood (with adjustable drawstring) works for me, even when biking.
Only downside is that it's not breathable, so if you exert yourself and start sweating the condensation will build up quickly. There is a net lining in the jacket, and that helps, but no back or underarm vents.
I knew it would not be breathable, so I'm fine with it, but it could be a big issue for some (especially those planning to do physical labor or exercise in it).
All in all I'm very happy. It will be going to Europe with me next month (fingers crossed), in large part because it packs down into it's own pocket and will take up very little space in my backpack...
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Just what I wanted. Perfect.
I work outside and I've been looking for a windbreaker that covers and is cool this has a mesh lining plenty of room not tight and it has a metal zipper that won't break
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Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2021
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2021
The pocket zippers were nearly impossible to zip and unzip without using two hands as the lightweight material kept bunching in the zipper. Similarly, zipping up the main zipper required deft fingers to keep the lightweight material from binding in the zipper mechanism. Granted it was much easier than the pocket zippers as the main zipper is centrally located.
The drawstring hood requires actually tying to keep in place as the manufacturer chose to exclude the clasp similar to the clasp on its drawstring hem at bottom of jacket. The clasp of the drawstring hem at the bottom of the jacket feels very cheap and in fact did very little to keep the tension and in less than a minute, worked itself back to being super loose.
"Folds into a convenient carry pouch for easy, compact storage."--Very true unfortunately pouch not provided.
This jacket is very lightweight and is waterproof mostly except in very wet conditions (Pacific Northwest USA). Decent seams do valiant effort keeping out the rain.
I really can't recommend this rain jacket. To be fair, my last rain jacket cost three times as much from REI and lasted years (almost a decade) before the seams finally gave out.
Comically over-sized especially the hood, annoying zipper and drawstring hems, keeps me dry.
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2021
I stand 5'7" weighing 170 with a 40" belly and 46" around my shoulders. I'm not built in the slightest and the only shape my torso resembles is round. I still decided to go with a medium. As indicated in the pictures, this is just a comical fit. So I check the tag..yup, medium. After re double-checking the size chart, I realize there is a discrepancy between the seller's size chart and Amazons. I think I recommend going with the sellers.Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2021
The pocket zippers were nearly impossible to zip and unzip without using two hands as the lightweight material kept bunching in the zipper. Similarly, zipping up the main zipper required deft fingers to keep the lightweight material from binding in the zipper mechanism. Granted it was much easier than the pocket zippers as the main zipper is centrally located.
The drawstring hood requires actually tying to keep in place as the manufacturer chose to exclude the clasp similar to the clasp on its drawstring hem at bottom of jacket. The clasp of the drawstring hem at the bottom of the jacket feels very cheap and in fact did very little to keep the tension and in less than a minute, worked itself back to being super loose.
"Folds into a convenient carry pouch for easy, compact storage."--Very true unfortunately pouch not provided.
This jacket is very lightweight and is waterproof mostly except in very wet conditions (Pacific Northwest USA). Decent seams do valiant effort keeping out the rain.
I really can't recommend this rain jacket. To be fair, my last rain jacket cost three times as much from REI and lasted years (almost a decade) before the seams finally gave out.
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