User Review: Red Ledge Thunderlight Parka

Red Ledge Thunderlight Parka
Above: The current Thunderlight Parka, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed June 25, 2004 by ministercreek

Rating:
Fabric: ripstop nylon with Red Ledge's TH-4 proprietary waterproof/breathable coating
Price Paid: $49.99

I took this rain jacket on our hike this week on the Old Loggers Path in north-central Pennsylvania's mountains and Tuesday morning it finally rained so I had the opportunity to put the Thunderlight Jacket to the test. I would say this is an decent rain jacket for the price I paid through Campmor and it keeps the rain off (thanks to the TH-4 waterproof/breathable coating) but I still managed to get wet from body moisture from the inside, in spite of opening the chest vents. I would give ventilation mixed reviews, but of course this is the first time I used this particular rain jacket. I will continue to test this jacket on future hikes so there will be another review sometime in the near future!