Women's Rain Jackets
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- Black DiamondLiquid Point Shell Jacket - Women's$102.73 Compared to$259.00You save 60%
- Outdoor ResearchHelium Hybrid Hooded Jacket - Women's$57.73 Compared to$145.00You save 60%
- Outdoor ResearchInterstellar Rain Jacket - Women's$129.73 Compared to$299.00You save 56%
- Outdoor ResearchHelium II Jacket - Women's$78.73 Compared to$159.00You save 50%
- MarmotCeleste Rain Jacket - Women's$91.73 Compared to$185.00You save 50%
- Outdoor ResearchGuardian Jacket - Women's$98.73 Compared to$199.00You save 50%
- MarmotEclipse EVODry Jacket - Women's$124.73 Compared to$250.00You save 50%
- Helly HansenOdin 3D Air Shell Jacket - Women's$174.73 Compared to$350.00You save 50%
- Royal RobbinsOakham Waterproof Jacket - Women's$64.73 Compared to$109.00You save 40%
- The North FaceWestoak City Trench Rain Jacket - Women's$88.73 Compared to$149.00You save 40%
- ColumbiaRainy Creek Trench Coat - Women's$118.73 Compared to$199.00You save 40%
- REI Co-opPike Street Trench Coat - Women's$94.93 Compared to$159.00You save 40%
- REI Co-opPike Street Trench Coat - Women's Plus Sizes$94.93 Compared to$159.00You save 40%
- The North FaceResolve 2 Jacket - Women's$53.73 Compared to$90.00You save 40%
- ColumbiaEvolution Valley II Jacket - Women's$77.73 Compared to$130.00You save 40%
- Mountain HardwearBridgehaven Jacket - Women's$89.73 Compared to$150.00You save 40%
- MarmotPhoenix EVODry Jacket - Women's$104.73 Compared to$175.00You save 40%
- MarmotKingston EVODry Jacket - Women's$119.73 Compared to$200.00You save 40%
- MarmotKnife Edge Jacket - Women's$134.73 Compared to$225.00You save 40%
- GoLitePinnacle Pro Jacket - Women's$239.73 Compared to$398.00You save 39%
- ColumbiaSwitchback Lined Long Jacket - Women's$59.73 Compared to$90.00You save 33%
- CraghoppersCaldbeck Jacket - Women's$99.73 Compared to$150.00You save 33%
- Mountain HardwearBridgehaven Anorak - Women's$99.73 Compared to$150.00You save 33%
- Arc'teryxVenda Anorak - Women's$298.73 Compared to$449.00You save 33%
- MarmotConverter Jacket - Women's$249.73 Compared to$375.00You save 33%
- Royal RobbinsMobile Waterproof Trench Coat - Women's$114.73 Compared to$165.00You save 30%
- Outdoor ResearchApollo Stretch Rain Jacket - Women's$89.73 Compared to$129.00You save 30%
- ColumbiaUlica Jacket - Women's$55.73 Compared to$80.00You save 30%
- ColumbiaAuroras Wake III Mid Jacket - Women's$55.73 Compared to$80.00You save 30%
- Royal RobbinsAstoria Waterproof Jacket - Women's$124.73 Compared to$179.00You save 30%
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Women's Rain Jackets
If you want to be out and about in rainy weather, you'll need a jacket that's up to the task. Options range from low-end ponchos on up to jackets that cost several hundred dollars. Spending more gets you better performing technology, and additional technical features.
Levels of Rain Protection
More affordable women's rain jackets are "water resistant," meaning they handle drizzle for short periods of time. An inexpensive rainslicker fends off even hard rain (it's "waterproof") but won't breathe at all, which can make for a sweaty experience. For the most comfort, especially if you're exerting yourself during a storm, you need a jacket with "waterproof/breathable" technology like GORE-TEX fabric, though dozens of other technologies perform a similar function.
Construction
Waterproof/breathable jackets feature multilayered materials that are engineered to keep raindrops out while also letting sweat vapor escape. They might use laminates or coatings in a 2-layer, 2.5-layer or 3-layer configuration.
Very generally: 2-layer jackets are often urban styles and are quieter (less of a "swishing" sound as you move); 3-layer jackets are the most durable and, ironically, the lightest option; 2.5-layer jackets are also lightweight, but don't tend to be as durable as 3-layer jackets. (How Rainwear Works has more details about those three types of construction.)
Women's Rain Jacket Features
Design details add to both weight and cost, so look at features carefully. Hoods might be basic, ultra-adjustable, stowable or removable - or a jacket might forgo the hood entirely. Pockets can have specialized details like water-resistant zips or mesh that lets the pockets double as vents. Pit zips are important for more active use. Stretch fabric can also be a plus.
Most rain jackets for women also come with an added durable water repellent (DWR) finish that acts as a first line of defense against rain and helps the underlying waterproof/breathable technology perform at its best. It's important to maintain your jacket's DWR finish over the years.