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    The REI Ultra Light jacket is ultra useful! Keep it in your pack or on your bike for sudden changes in the weather. It takes up almost no space and weighs next to nothing.

    • Ultra Light jacket packs inside its own pocket and offers 2-way stretch for comfort over layers; plus, the fabric is strong, abrasion resistant and quiet
    • Lightweight Elements® 2.5-layer diamond ripstop nylon is waterproof, breathable and windproof to 60 mph; seams are sealed for complete protection
    • Fully adjustable brimmed hood zips off or rolls up and secures via a tab; soft tricot-lined collar
    • Full-length front zipper features a bonded placket that keeps wind and wet weather from penetrating; features rip-and-stick neck closure and hem snap closure
    • Pit zips adjust venting; centered zippers prevent fabric from billowing in strong wind
    • Drawcord hem and rip-n-stick cuffs hold heat in
    • Zip hand and chest pockets; chest pocket has an earphone cord port

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    REI Ultra Light Jacket - Men's Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Multisport
    Nylon / nylon blend
    Ripstop nylon
    Yes
    Yes
    REI Elements 2.5-layer waterproof breathable coating
    No
    Yes
    Hip-length
    29 inches
    16.5 ounces
    Men's
    Fabric type
    Shell fabric
    Windproof
    Waterproof
    Type of waterproofing
    Insulated
    Hood
    Back length
    Back length (in.)
    Average weight
    Gender

    REI Ultra Light Jacket - Men's Customer Reviews

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    REI Ultra Light Jacket - Men's
     
    3.9

    (based on 59 reviews)

    84%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Lightweight (54)
    • Comfortable (46)
    • Breathable (32)
    • Durable (32)
    • Waterproof (22)

    Cons

    • Doesn't breathe (7)
    • Not waterproof (5)

    Best Uses

    • Wet weather (45)
    • Hiking and camping (44)
    • Casual wear (35)
    • Cold / extreme (13)
    • Extreme conditions (5)
      • Fit:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        94% 

        (45 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels too short

         

        Feels true to length

         

        98% 

        (47 reviews)

        Feels too long

         
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        96% 

        (46 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (30), Casual/ recreational (25)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (41), Yes (3)

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    (79 of 79 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    3 years and going strong

    By RedMonsta

    from Bloomington, IN

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    See all my reviews

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    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Lightweight
    • Warm
    • Waterproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hiking and Camping
      • Wet Weather

      Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Men's:

      I bought the Ultra Light Jacket (and pants) in the Spring of 2007 to replace my rain gear before a backpacking trip to glacier nat park. Since then I have worn it backpacking, hiking, shoveling snow, and just around town. I really like this Jacket.

      DURABILITY:
      My first impression was that this jacket wouldn't last unless I babied it but I was wrong. After a year or two I started wearing it a lot more - over a down sweater in winter, over fleeces, to work on our roof during a heavy rain. It still looks just like the picture (in green too) with no snags, rips, or tears despite me treating it like any other jacket.

      WATERPROOFING
      This has been a strong point. I have work this jacket through hail and rain in the San Juan mountains, through crazy rains in Indiana, and I have never had one drop of water get inside. The DWR has worn very well and the outer fabric only started getting "wet" on the shoulders after about 18 months and a lot of use with backpacks. I have re-applied a DWR ($10 Grangers?) once and it was like new for another 18 months.

      BREATHING
      This jacket breathes ok. I often find myself needing to open the pit zips during activity, especially with a backpack on - but that is what they are for. It doesn't breathe as well as eVent or high end Gore-Tex but it is infinitely better than a non-breathable jacket.

      SIZE/FIT
      I seem to always be right between a medium and large. I am 6', 180lbs and I bought a Medium to save a few ounces, but if I could go back, I would get the large. The jacket fits over a fleece and base layer without much room to spare. For layering a Large would work better. The jacket fits my big shoulders but doesn't swim around the waste. The hood is a good size that fits over a hat but is tight on a helmet. My only complaint about size is I wish it were a little longer.

      FEATURES
      This jacket is basic but it has the right features: Huge pockets, adjustable hood, bungee waste, covered pockets, and a nice soft liner inside the neck.

      OVERALL this is a great rain gear jacket. It is light enough for backpacking but not so light that you have to baby it or worry it will tear if you go off-trail. I will probably buy it again when this one finally wears our, but that could be a while!

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

      Comment on this review

      (43 of 56 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Good for introductory hiking

      By B. Miller

      from Los Angeles, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • not waterproof

      Best Uses

      • Basic backpacking
      • Casual Wear

      Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Men's:

      I was looking for a basic waterproof jacket for overnight backpacking in both 4-season temperate and desert California conditions, and am reviewing the 5 jackets I tried against that use.This is a good budget attempt at a waterproof jacket. It is lightweight, packs small, and could be used for basic dayhikes and overnight trips where no severe precipitation is expected. I did not use it long enough to check its durability, but I would not expect it to last more than a handful of years, unlike higher priced jackets from the same manufacturer. It packs down very well. From what I remember, it is not able to hold a Nalgene bottle in the pockets as you would do for below freezing camping. But a chest zipper is nice for holding a small camera, lip balm, and sunscreen.Having said that, it might be a good for introductory hikers as a rain jacket and windbreaker shell for day hikes and overnight hikes, but not for avid or serious users. Several beginning hikers acquaintances in a class took them on a hike in snow where we had light sleet and drizzle and stayed dry.In my 10 minute home shower test with a fresh t-shirt underneath, my belly got 20% covered with water, my sides were 10% covered with water, and my upper back was 1% covered with water.Waterproofing weaknesses were: front chest pocket zipper and right pit zipper. Zippers on jackets in this price range are not waterproofed, just protected by a flap.General comments after testing 5 rain jackets: I found you must spend at least $200 for a jacket that is truly waterproof. Even then, expect to be wet from your own sweat in a rainstorm no matter what breathability claims the manufacturer prints. Some experienced mountaineers have told me to just buy fleece and wool midlayers that will keep you warm when wet, because you can't avoid being wet in a lengthy rainstorm.

      • Gift:
      • No

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      (16 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great for the price!

      By captjoe126

      from LA, California

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Lightweight
      • Warm
      • Windproof

      Cons

      • Poor Hood

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Cold Weather
      • Hiking and Camping
      • Skiing/Snowboarding
      • Wet Weather

      Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Men's:

      Wow, what a great jacket!

      Kept me dry in all sorts of rainy weather. Lots of pockets to store things. I highly recommend it.

      Only complaints are that the hood tends to blow off my head in strong gusts so maybe a heavier hood would be nice.

      Overall, great jacket for a little over 100 bucks!

      • Gift:
      • No

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      (12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Nice light weight jacket, comfortable

      By scootah

      from Eugene, Oregon

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight
      • Stylish
      • Warm

      Cons

        Best Uses

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

        Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Men's:

        I use this jacket almost daily on walks and short hikes and I love it. It is very comfortable, light enough to wear in warmish weather, yet it keeps you warm in cold weather. I have not used it in extended exposure to the elements so I can't comment on it, but for my usage, I love it. It looks good, too.

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

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        (11 of 33 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Shell frays easily

        By ExploreLife44

        from Seattle

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Lightweight
        • Warm
        • Windproof

        Cons

        • Not Durable

        Best Uses

        • NONE

        Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Men's:

        I bought this because it was light weight, folds up small, its a membrane (versus spray on), color, and low price. What I didn't count on was the very first hike of only a couple miles and the velcro was fraying the sleeve. It is comfortable and has kept me dry, but I'm returning it.

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

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        (9 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great value in lightweight shell

        By Rocky Eagle

        from Black Mountain, NC

        About Me Avid Adventurer

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        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Lightweight
        • Stylish
        • Warm
        • Water Resistant

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Hiking and Camping
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Men's:

          A very solid all-around jacket, and I was fortunate to get it on sale. My previous wet shell was the Mountain Hardwear Epic, and that lasted a good 6 years. REI Ultra has kept me dry through a 20 mile/12 hike up Mt Mitchell, and warm in the snow (with a layer of course). Lightweight, packable, pit zips, removable hood, solid collar, chest pocket, and cinch cord are all great. I would say that the cut is athletic, I'm 5'11" 175 and it fits me great, but it would be tight to fit a regular size fleece. I normally layer with a pullover half-zip or long sleeve shirt.

          Also like that the low pockets are LOW, the Epic pockets were a little to high for natural hand placement, feels like you're rubbing your belly constantly after a good meal. I would recommend this jacket, and have already gotten my uncle to purchase one as his new water shell.

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

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          (9 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

           
          2.0

          Dissapointed

          By The Dad

          from Tacoma, WA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

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          Pros

          • Durable
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Hood
          • Hood attachments
          • Hood storage

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear

          Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Men's:

          Last year's model was better designed especially with the hood. The hood rolled up and tucked under a flap in the collar. The attachment areas on the sides of the collar were Velcro. This new jacket is designed to leave the hood unrolled and hanging out. I prefer to just unzip the hood instead of rolling it up and attaching it with one little strap that attaches inside the jacket collar. With the hood on and up, the Velcro side attachments are replaced with two little plastic snaps that are nearly impossible to align correctly even with the jacket off.

          If you want a good rain jacket with a stowable hood, this isn't the one.

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

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          (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Good rain and wind shell

          By Kick a Rock

          from Kentucky

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Durable
          • Lightweight
          • Waterproof

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Hiking and Camping
            • Wet Weather

            Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Men's:

            This has been a good rain shell. While dry and worn as a wind shell it vents decently. When wet the ventilation isn't nearly as good, an important point but every breathable wonder fabric does this.

            I tore it in an uncontrolled slide on a wet trail. The repair went easily, similar to repairing a tent. I'm visiting the REI site to place an order for the Ultra Light pants for spring. I like the material.

            For years I used ponchos and the ilk, I really like jackets/pants better now that I've used them. Using a jacket/pants combo does result in more of my pack contents getting wet though. Seems like a poncho variation keeps water off the shoulder strap area of the pack and this keeps the pack drier. It's a limitation of the pack cover more than anything.

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

            Comment on this review

            (8 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Rain, Rain Go Away

            By nickwright

            from Atlanta, GA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Comfortable
            • Durable
            • Lightweight
            • Stylish
            • Water Resistant

            Cons

              Best Uses

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

              Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Men's:

              I had been meaning to get a rain jacket for quite some time, and this was the one to get! It has to be the most versatile and technical jackets I own, and has several nice features that beats what other brands have to offer. Best of all, the price is great for everything this jacket features comparatively to other jackets ranging in the $200-300 price range. Bottom line, if you want to stay dry and have a great, affordable, reliable and water resistant rain jacket, this is the one you should get!

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

              Comment on this review

              (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Light and Dry

              By Lakebro

              from Sacramento, Ca

              About Me Avid Adventurer

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              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Lightweight
              • Stylish

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Hiking and Camping
                • Wet Weather

                Comments about REI Ultra Light Jacket - Men's:

                I have the earlier version of the Ultra Light and it works very well. I have had it for about two years and have primarily used it for work, I work in the Nursery Industry, and for backpacking. It's stood up to quit a bit of abuse from work and has always kept me dry. I got one size up from what I normally wear so that I could wear a fleece vest or fleece top underneath it as the jacket is not insulated. The ventilation is sufficient and the hood has plenty of take up tabs to make it fit any head. The earlier stuff sack is a little bit larger than a soda can and the jacket fits in there with a little bit of space left over. I have been very satisfied. I would not hesitate to get another whenever mine wears out.

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

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