Columbia Packable Women's 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.

How to Choose Insulated Outerwear

Can't decide between down or synthetic insulation? Learn to compare the compressibility, warmth and weight of insulated outerwear options.

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.

What to Wear Skiing and Snowboarding

Learn what clothing and gear you’ll need to wear skiing or snowboarding. We cover the basics: from underwear to jacket and from head to toe.

Layering Basics

Learn the basics of layering clothing so you can stay comfortable outdoors. Includes info on base layers, middle layers and shell layers.