I'm having difficulty deciding on an all around rain jacket, so I'm interested in hearing opinions on which would be a better rain jacket and why it's preferred. I'm currently trying to decide between these two (I'll also consider other jackets). Both of these jackets were purchased in close price proximity-with the REI Drypoint being slightly lower in price:
Marmot Eclipse EVODry Jacket - Women's
REI Co-op Drypoint GTX Jacket - Women's
Opinions appreciated! Thanks!
@SClimber it'll be helpful to know how you're using the jacket - around town? Hiking? Running? For any aerobic activity, where you're likely to be sweating, breathability is a critical feature of your rain jacket - in case you're interested, we've got an Expert Advice article on how raingear works!
Between the 2 jackets you list above, there are 3 main differences:
We hope this information helps you narrow down your choice!