Columbia Packable Men's Rain Jackets

How to Choose Rainwear

Learn about the types of rainwear, including waterproof/breathable technology, and how to choose the jacket that will best serve your needs.

What to Wear Hiking

Learn about clothes that can help you hike more comfortably, and get strategies for cutting the weight and bulk of clothing in your pack.

What to Wear Backpacking

Learn which clothes to bring backpacking in order to keep your pack light while making sure you'll have everything you need.

How to Go Hiking in the Rain

Learn how to prepare for rain when you go hiking: Get tips on gear to bring, how to keep it dry and special concerns for wet-weather hikers.

How to Go Backpacking in the Rain

With the right mindset, a rainy backpacking trip can be fun. Get tips on wet-weather risks and gear, and how to keep things dry.

Rainwear: Durable Water Repellent (DWR) Care

Learn how to test your rainwear’s durable water repellent (DWR) coating and how to revive existing DWR or apply new DWR.