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REI Ultra Light Jacket - Women's

Item # 746520

$119.00

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The spectacular Ultra Light jacket features two-way stretch ensuring great performance and an ultra-comfortable fit.

  • Waterproof, breathable 2.5-layer REI Elements®/nylon ripstop with microporous polyurethane coating is seam-sealed for complete protection
  • Windproof to 60 mph
  • Two-way mechanical stretch allows increased range of motion so jacket feels remarkably comfortable over bulky layers like fleece
  • Fully adjustable, zip-off brimmed hood stores inside collar; when you zip off the hood the neck flap covers the zipper for a clean look
  • Bonded front placket keeps wet weather and wind from penetrating; features rip-and-stick neck closure and hem snap closure
  • Brushed collar lining is soft against skin
  • Pit zippers let you vent body heat quickly
  • Hem drawcord and elastic cuffs with laminated adjustment tabs help seal out the elements
  • Chest pocket has an invisible zipper, while two zippered hand pockets feature bonded plackets
  • Zippered sleeve pocket is seam sealed and has a protective flap
  • Includes a 4 x 9 inch stuff sack

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Item 746520

REI Ultra Light Jacket - Women's Specs

Specification

Description

Shell fabricRipstop nylon
WaterproofYes
Waterproofing2.5-layer REI Elements coating
Average weight14 ounces
Back length26.5 inches
GenderWomen's

REI Ultra Light Jacket - Women's Customer Reviews

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REI Ultra Light Jacket - Women's
 
4.2

(based on 34 reviews)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (34)
  • Breathable (27)
  • Durable (27)
  • Good fit (16)
  • Versatile (13)

Cons

  • Inadequate protection (3)

Best Uses

  • Wet weather (25)
  • Casual wear (16)
  • Hiking and camping (14)
  • Travel (12)
  • Cold weather (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (19), Avid adventurer (15)

Reviewed by 34 customers

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Jun

15

2008

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Mine leaked!!!

By LindseyKay

from Northeast Alabama

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Breathable
  • Comfortable
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Inadequate Protection
  • Leaks

Best Uses

  • Casual Wear

Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Women's:

I bought this jacket to replace a really old Marmot jacket and took it to Europe expecting it to be a good rain coat. I had no reason to think otherwise considering I've loved every other REI product I've ever owned.
I was sadly mistaken. The jacket had previously done well in drizzle and snow and I was left unprepared for what happened next. I had just a few days in Switzerland but one of the first nights it full on rained and my jacket got completely soaked. A little bit of water beads on top of the fabric but apparently actual rain proved to be too much. The fabric became saturated and eventually the fleece I had on underneath was saturated too. I was really cold and really miserable. As soon I had a chance I turned it back in at a store and bought a Marmot Precip which I'm very happy with.
This is the only REI product I've EVER been disappointed with.

  • Fit:
  • Feels true to size
  • Sleeve Length:
  • Feels true to length
  • Chest Size:
  • Feels true to size

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

12

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Disappointing product

By Perg

from North Carolina

About Me Casual Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Breathable
  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Warm

Cons

  • Inadequate Protection

Best Uses

  • Casual Wear
  • Hiking and Camping

Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Women's:

[Caveat: I have a version of this jacket from a season or so ago. It appears the same except for the sleeve pocket.]

This is a great jacket for light rain and carrying on day hikes as a precaution. But I have gotten soaked when I've worn it in downpours. The first time it happened, I thought I was just getting it sweaty from the inside. The other day, however, I put it on when I was dry. In a heavy rain, my shirt and fleece underneath got wet almost immediately. It seems worst along the sleeves, especially the forearms -- these took overnight to dry out. For some reason, the shoulder and torso fabric, as well as the hood, worked better (worth noting: I have not washed this jacket or subjected it to conditions that would corrupt the coating). And it was a good windbreaker, keeping me warm as the temperature dropped. It's an attractive jacket and handy to have around, but I can't rely on it in the backcountry or in extreme weather.

  • Fit:
  • Feels true to size
  • Sleeve Length:
  • Feels true to length
  • Chest Size:
  • Feels true to size

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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Jan

26

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Lots of good features

By rachelasheis

from Denver, CO

About Me Casual Adventurer

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Windproof

Cons

  • Inadequate Protection

Best Uses

  • Biking
  • Casual Wear
  • Cold Weather
  • Hiking and Camping

Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Women's:

I have had this for a full year and have used it pretty heavily (casual biking, day hikes, weekend camping). It still looks and acts brand new. Packs down pretty small too, and comes with a stuff sack. There are several features that I couldn't do without now: the zippered chest pocket is perfect for your ID, chapstick, and even as much as a couple granola bars so you don't have to reach into your pack. I use the pit zips ALL THE TIME. They help you cool down quickly and unzip easily with one hand, if you're biking for example. The drawstring around the waste comes in really handy. The detachable hood is also a nice feature, though the drawstrings don't keep it tight too well. The jacket blocks wind extremely well! I have worn it in weather as cold as 25 degrees with just a fleece beneath it, and it has kept me warm even in the wind. It's also just very comfortable. The main drawback is that I can't count on it in the rain. It keeps me dry in snow or light rain for about the first two hours, and then the moisture seeps through. I have never been completely drenched in it, but damper than I want to be even on a short hike. Still, if you have a better rain jacket, you can't do any better than this for a wind breaker, especially for the price.

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  • No
  • Fit:
  • Feels true to size
  • Sleeve Length:
  • Feels true to length
  • Chest Size:
  • Feels true to size

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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Aug

28

2008

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

great jacket!

By nikkecole

from Holly Springs, GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Breathable
  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Waterproof

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Hiking and Camping
    • Wet Weather

    Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Women's:

    I have used this jacket everywhere from camping in downpours, to walking around campus at school. This jacket has kept my super dry and is super light! I would highly recommend this jacket!

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size
    • Sleeve Length:
    • Feels too long
    • Chest Size:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    13

    2007

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Perfect for heavy rain!

    By kitsa84

    from San Bernardino, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Durable
    • Good Fit
    • Lightweight
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Travel
      • Wet Weather

      Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Women's:

      I bought this for a trip to Ireland and the U.K. and it really was perfect! I got stuck in rainy weather at Newgrange and it kept me wonderfully dry waist up- next I will have to get rainpants because I was soaked from the hips down. Thanks for a great product!

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      8

      2007

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Ultra Great (haha)

      By AnnaB

      from Bellingham, WA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Compacts well
      • Good Fit
      • Lightweight
      • Variety of colors
      • Waterproof

      Cons

      • Doesn't Wash Well

      Best Uses

      • Travel
      • Wet Weather

      Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Women's:

      I love the Ultra Light jacket as my primary rain coat. I like that there are a variety of colors and that it compacts into its own bag, which is great for travel. It has good pockets, the chest one is really handy. It also breathes well, especially when you use the armpit vents (which is handy for running in the rain).

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      29

      2007

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Can with Stand a 40 degree heavy rain

      By Hannah the Pilot

      from Atlanta, Georgia

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Durable
      • Good Fit
      • Lightweight
      • Priced very well
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Humid Weather
        • Travel
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Women's:

        Spending 2 weeks in an Alaskan fall-you're bound to see all the seasons in one day. From the glaciers to the coastline, to the rain...this jacket was lightweight, fit in my pack, and comfortable enough to layer...what you want to you are hiking. Not a drop soaked through, and I can still use it is the city on our rainy days.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        19

        2007

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Lightweight, waterproof, and packable

        By rain or shine

        from Seattle, WA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Good Fit
        • Lightweight
        • Versatile
        • Washes well

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Travel
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Women's:

          This lightweight, waterproof jacket goes on every trip I take. It is perfect when it is rainy or windy out on the trail. The pockets and hood are great features. Fully lined seams keep moisture out while pit zips help when you start to sweat and need to get cool air in. This jacket also washes extremely well; even when thrown in the washing machine muddy and seemingly stained, it seems to come out looking like new.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          17

          2007

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Lightest rain coat ever

          By MsBrieCheese

          from farmington hills, mi

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Durable
          • Good Fit
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Women's:

              It keeps me dry!

              Windproof too

              Has sleeves to put hands into

              Mega ultra light weight (PERFECT for taking on a backpacking trip)

              Has a hood

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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              Sep

              17

              2008

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Great Rain Jacket!

              By zzzz

              from Washington, DC

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Durable
              • Lightweight
              • Warm
              • Waterproof

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Casual Wear
                • Cold Weather
                • Extreme Conditions
                • Hiking and Camping
                • Wet Weather

                Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Women's:

                This jacket is great and they keep coming out with better colors! I rarely use the armpit zips but it's good to have them when I need them. There are tons of pockets. I can wear it biking over a tank top and it blocks wind and rain in warm weather, or over a jersey for fall/spring weather, and even over my monkey fleece in freezing cold weather and snow! Comfy fit. Packs small.

                • Fit:
                • Feels true to size
                • Sleeve Length:
                • Feels true to length
                • Chest Size:
                • Feels true to size

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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