Waterproof Jackets

Recent Waterproof Jacket Reviews

Outdoor Research Men's Interstellar Jacket

The Outdoor Research Interstellar Jacket is a three-layer hardshell jacket that uses OR’s new AscentShell membrane. This is the most comfortable waterproof jacket I’ve ever tested and just further blurs the line of hard versus soft shell. You get the breathability, comfort, and cost of a soft-shell and the waterproof, wind proof, and weight (or lack thereof) of a hard shell. To further convince me, the price of this jacket is kept very reasonable at $300 (it's on sale on OR’s website right… Full review

Cabela's Guidewear X300 Gore-tex Parka

A quality rain jacket that runs true to size.  I have used this for several years in Canada on fishing trips where it rains every day typically.   I have also used it on day hikes at Bar Harbour where it has rained.  Full review

Rab Latok Jacket

Perfect all round mountain hardshell. Recently brought this to get me through the winter in the mountains and I can certainly say it's living up to my expectations. Unreal jacket and unreal quailty as usual with RAB products. Full review

Arc'teryx Men's Theta AR Jacket

Bought this jacket at Cotswold for £380 GBP. In two months of ownership I took it in torrential rain for two hours. It leaked at the shoulders. Sent back to Arc'teryx and shipped back saying "no manufacturing defect". I will be honest in saying that I don't wish to waste more time writing a thorough review. I have lost time and money and I'm very disappointed that Arc'teryx took so long to return my jacket. They didn't even telephone to clarify the problem. In essence I was hoping to purchase an… Full review

Mountain Hardwear Exposure Parka

Roll over Gore-Tex. Mountain Hardwear's DryQ Elite is by far the most breathable waterproof 3-layer fabric hands down. Fully lined and with room for my heaviest hooded down jacket under I can reach overhead with no ride up of the sleeves and the hem overlaps my pant's waistband. With arms at my side the hem in front breaks midway between crotch and waistband and the drop of the back is near 2" lower, so rain drips past. I wear size small in all MH apparel and bought the small Exposure. The designer's… Full review

Marmot Men's PreCip Jacket

For its money the best lightweight jacket I have had. Beat the OMM Kamleika one (3x the price) hands down. Just needs a better hood visor. So when I got my OMM Kamleika Jacket in 2013 I was really buzzing as it was seen as the ultra runner's dream. Turned out to be the worst thing I bought since breathable jackets were conceived. Its tiny pack space (one saving feature) was its undoing. It fell out of a side pouch one day. Aside from the ripoff price I did not miss it, especially when I found… Full review

Outdoor Products Backpacker's Poncho

A functional multi-use piece of gear that I rarely leave home without—rain or shine. I've owned and used the Outdoor Products Backpackers Poncho for about 5 years. It is functional multi-use piece of gear that I rarely leave home without—rain or shine. Here is why... The poncho is one size fits all and easily fits me and my 6ft 175lb frame. The great feature is that it fits me even when I have my 44Liter backpack on. When it starts to rain, I just pull it out, toss if over my head and pull… Full review

Outdoor Products Backpacker's Poncho

Seems like good construction. I was impressed when I first pulled it out of its pouch. I recommend it. Hey, it’s a poncho. No need for pictures. I wore it on an hour-long walk in light rain, no backpack. Worked very well. When walking into wind, it did tend to pull tight against my neck. Might not be a problem when wearing it with a pack. Has loops to use it as a tarp and comes with a small, ventilated carry pouch.   Very happy with it so far. Hope I don’t have to use it too often, and I would… Full review

Marmot Men's PreCip Jacket

One of few brands that offer a tall size for rain gear! Overall it seems like it would be an OK jacket, but it's not a perfect fit for tall people with an athletic build. Primary reason for buying this was because it's one of few rain systems out there available in tall sizes. However, the fit of the jacket is the primary reason I'm returning it. What I didn't catch when I bought it is that it is a "regular fit". This means it's more form fitting than other rain gear that's typically relaxed fit. Full review