{"id":23434,"date":"2018-02-12T13:58:15","date_gmt":"2018-02-12T21:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/?p=23434"},"modified":"2025-11-20T23:15:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T07:15:07","slug":"first-look-rei-drypoint-gtx-jacket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/news\/first-look-rei-drypoint-gtx-jacket","title":{"rendered":"First Look: REI Drypoint GTX Jacket"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"><p><strong>Introducing the next generation of GORE-TEX\u00ae technology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/k8MWN2_xywg\" width=\"736\" height=\"414\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As the saying goes \u201cthere\u2019s no bad weather, just bad clothing.\u201d Quality gear can make or break an outdoor adventure and if you\u2019re anything like me, you\u2019ve probably figured this out the hard way. So to ensure that you\u2019re prepared for whatever this season may bring, here is the debut of the REI Co-op Drypoint GTX\u00ae Jacket featuring brand new GORE-TEX\u00ae technology (a first-time partnership for REI). By harnessing the strength of the most breathable and waterproof three-layer fabric by GORE\u00ae to date, the Drypoint GTX\u00ae jacket is bringing lightweight durability to a whole new level.<\/p>\n<p>An extension of the co-op\u2019s lighter-weight Flash series, the REI design team created the <a href=\"\/s\/rei-co-op-drypoint-gtx-jackets\">Drypoint GTX\u00ae jacket<\/a> with a focus on simplicity, so you can move faster on the trail. The proof of performance for the Drypoint GTX\u00ae jacket lies in the details. Rather than using pit zippers, pockets stand double duty as mesh-lined core vents. When asked about the significance behind the details Britt Berg, principle outerwear designer on the GORE-TEX\u00ae launch, said, \u201cThe Drypoint collection was designed with focused simplicity built for trail use. The features in the collection are thoughtful but specific, the lines minimal and purposeful. Every detail has a reason on the Drypoint.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-article_body wp-image-23862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/Lasso_010818_0027.jpg?resize=1024%2C683\" alt=\"Drypoint on hikers\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Perhaps what makes the Drypoint so distinctive is what has actually been left out of its construction, like internal pockets, for compact and lightweight style. We\u2019re talking ultralight, like 10.5 ounces in men\u2019s sizes and 8.6 ounces in women\u2019s sizes kind of light. It\u2019s perfect for tucking into a Flash 18 on a day trip or in the Flash 45 pack for longer days on the trail.<\/p>\n<p>Built to withstand up to 60 mile per hour winds, the Drypoint was made to keep you comfortable in harsh conditions. A two-point adjustable hood allows you to adapt to the elements with a built-in visor preserving your field of view and blocking wind and rain. Fully taped seams provide waterproof protection while an adjustable hem drawcord works to keep the cold out.<\/p>\n<p>A GORE-TEX\u00ae Active waterproof breathable laminate keeps the rain out without trapping moisture in. So even if you warm up or the weather changes, you can keep the jacket on. The lightweight, soft and incredible breathability of the Active shell technology can be attributed to the addition of the CKnit backer. \u201cCKnit as a material adds an incredibly open pathway for moisture vapor to escape the garment while being soft, lightweight and very durable. REI members from trail runners to dog walkers will benefit from the performance and comfort characteristics of GORE-TEX\u00ae Active shell,\u201d said Andy Lovell, fabrics sales at GORE\u00ae.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-article_body wp-image-23863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/Lasso_010818_0031.jpg?resize=1024%2C683\" alt=\"Details of Drypoint\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Drypoint GTX\u00ae jacket was inspired by moving on the trail and executed with the help of REI Co-op experts and members\u2014all part of the REI Cooperative Design philosophy. The new user-focused design process enables REI to go straight to the source of 17 million members and almost 12,000 employees across the co-op to collaboratively create product based on user feedback.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about the impact co-op members had in the design process, Britt explained: \u201cThe Drypoint jackets were informed by delving into our members&#8217; closets and going through their well-loved gear on the floor of their living rooms, and on backpacking trips in all four seasons. We have a team that digs into all the itty-bitty and nitty-gritty details with the passionate people of our co-op community. Our members are arguably the design team\u2019s single best resource.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-article_body wp-image-23864\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/Tuttle_102217_0026.jpg?resize=1024%2C683\" alt=\"Brim of Drypoint\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Drypoint GTX\u00ae jacket is part of a new series of REI Co-op brand jackets and pants that utilize the next generation of GORE-TEX\u00ae technology. The entire 2018 spring collection\u2014including plus size options\u2014is now available at REI stores and online.<\/p>\n<span class=\"cb-button cb-grey cb-normal cb-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/s\/rei-co-op-drypoint-gtx-jackets\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">Shop the Collection<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" role=\"presentation\"><path d=\"M16 12a.997.997 0 0 0-.288-.702l-5.005-5.005a1 1 0 0 0-1.414 1.414L13.585 12 9.29 16.295a1 1 0 0 0 1.417 1.412l4.98-4.98A.997.997 0 0 0 16 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/span>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introducing the next generation of GORE-TEX\u00ae technology As the saying goes \u201cthere\u2019s no bad weather, just bad clothing.\u201d Quality gear can make or break an outdoor adventure and if you\u2019re anything like me, you\u2019ve probably figured this out the hard way. So to ensure that you\u2019re prepared for whatever this season may bring, here is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":23861,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[685],"tags":[724,1538],"internal-tag":[],"class_list":["post-23434","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-gear","tag-new-products"],"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","canonical_url":"https:\/\/rei.com\/blog\/news\/first-look-rei-drypoint-gtx-jacket","smart_links":{"inbound":0,"outbound":0},"traffic_boost_suggestions_count":0,"meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"First Look: REI Drypoint GTX Jacket","url":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/news\/first-look-rei-drypoint-gtx-jacket","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/news\/first-look-rei-drypoint-gtx-jacket"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/Drypoint-diagonaltile-new-growth.jpg?resize=150%2C150","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/Drypoint-diagonaltile-new-growth.jpg?fit=3000%2C1500"},"articleSection":"News","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Aer Parris-Hoshour"}],"creator":["Aer Parris-Hoshour"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Uncommon Path \u2013 An REI Co-op Publication","logo":""},"keywords":["gear","new products"],"dateCreated":"2018-02-12T21:58:15Z","datePublished":"2018-02-12T21:58:15Z","dateModified":"2025-11-21T07:15:07Z"},"rendered":"<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"wp-parsely-metadata\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"headline\":\"First Look: REI Drypoint GTX Jacket\",\"url\":\"http:\\\/\\\/www.rei.com\\\/blog\\\/news\\\/first-look-rei-drypoint-gtx-jacket\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/www.rei.com\\\/blog\\\/news\\\/first-look-rei-drypoint-gtx-jacket\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rei.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/4\\\/2018\\\/01\\\/Drypoint-diagonaltile-new-growth.jpg?resize=150%2C150\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rei.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/4\\\/2018\\\/01\\\/Drypoint-diagonaltile-new-growth.jpg?fit=3000%2C1500\"},\"articleSection\":\"News\",\"author\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Aer Parris-Hoshour\"}],\"creator\":[\"Aer Parris-Hoshour\"],\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Uncommon Path \\u2013 An REI Co-op Publication\",\"logo\":\"\"},\"keywords\":[\"gear\",\"new products\"],\"dateCreated\":\"2018-02-12T21:58:15Z\",\"datePublished\":\"2018-02-12T21:58:15Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-11-21T07:15:07Z\"}<\/script>","tracker_url":"https:\/\/cdn.parsely.com\/keys\/rei.com\/p.js"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/Drypoint-diagonaltile-new-growth.jpg?fit=3000%2C1500","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23434","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23434"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23434\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":201214,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23434\/revisions\/201214"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23861"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23434"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23434"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23434"},{"taxonomy":"internal-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal-tag?post=23434"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}