REI Co-op  Rainier Rain Jacket - Men's

This was a last minute purchase before our 4 week vacation in Italy and Greece. Thinking I would need something for wind and rain and that was light for traveling, this jacket seem to fit the bill. Easy to fold and pack in my bag. It worked well when I was on the ferry in Lake Como, as it helped to block the wind a bit that day. The arm vents allow for great circulation. The best part was when we were in Milan, we had a major rain storm and this jacket was perfect. It deflected the rain and did not absorb. The hood has a velcro to adjust the depth, so my head was not buried inside. I could see side to side, which was helpful when crossing the busy streets. Well worth the investment. And it dries quickly.

I received my new Ranier Rain Jacket just as two huge, cold storms rolled through the Bay Area. I'm an avid hiker /walker and wore the jacket through 3 days of heavy rain storms. I was initially impressed by how light the jacket was, and was a little concerned as to how it would hold up. This turned out not to be a problem! The jacket (I got a large) fit well and easily covered several underlayers. I like the underarm vents which provided good air flow without water intrusion, and while every other part of me was soaked everything under the jacket was dry. The hood is good sized but I think works best when wearing a hat. I also packed this jacket for a day trip; in addition to being lightweight it folds into a very small space. I would definitely recommend this as a daily lightweight rain jacket.

I was in need of a thin waterproof jacket as my current one was looking ragged. Has a 15% coupon in my inbox about to expire so I stopped by REI on the way home from work and found the Rainier to fit all my needs. As I was waiting to pay, it started pouring outside. If that isn't a sign from above that I made the right choice, I don't know what is! I had the cashier snip off the tag and I wore the jacket to my car, about 100 meters away. Really liked the fit and really appreciated the armpit openings which will come in very handy when I wear this while cycling. Very nice product that doesn't scream RAINCOAT.

My last raincoat literally disintegrated so happy to get this jacket for review. Positives for me is the light weight of 11.3 oz, windproof reportedly up to 50 mph, waterproof with the base 2.5 layer, recycled ripstop nylon, pit zips for ventilation. I also like the Velcro interrupted patches that are in the front of the jacket for those times you just want to use that instead of fully zipping up. Finally the fact that it’s packable is also great. The main negative for me was the sizing. I’m normally a medium and this was very large for me. Luckily you can adjust the cuffs and the hood, otherwise I would be flapping in the breeze. I would definitely size down unless you’d like things feeling loose or wear multiple layers underneath.

We purchased this jacket for my husband right before leaving for two weeks travelling Europe and hiking in the Dolomites. We experienced a few very rainy days, particularly a bad downpour during one of our longest hiking days on the mountain. This jacket was put to the test, and won high marks! It is lightweight and packs easily. The pit zips ensure you don't get too sweaty while being active. The shell is fully waterproof. He also likes the attention to detail for the cuff closures and the design of the hood. I stopped counting how many times he said "I really like this jacket"! Excellent investment. Plus, we even got it on sale.

Within 6 months of owning this jacket (used regulary- I live in a rainy climate) the inside white liner began to peel off leaving white flakes in my hair and on my clothes. When I attempted to return it (slightly over one year after purchase as I live out of the country) I was told by REI that these jackets are only meant to last for 1-2 years and the waterproof liner is "painted" on. Planned obsolence at its' finest. I thought this jacket was the perfect packable jacket, but now I am left with a piece of trash that will contaminate the planet.

The inner lining of the jacket falls apart. I've only worn this a few times, since it doesn't rain much in So. Cal. I have worn it to keep myself dry while traveling on my boat and that's it. After my last fishing trip, I noticed white flecks on my wrists after I removed the jacket. I had no idea where it came from until I looked on the inside of my jacket sleeve. I'm staying away from REI ranger from now on. I had my rain pants go through the same problem with the lining. And this issue is not covered under warranty. Bad product.

Overall a very good rain jacket for backpacking/hiking or just wearing around town/shoveling snow, at a reasonable price. I've been in a couple of downpours in the white mountains of NH (a memorable storm in the late fall with freezing rain and snow near the top of Mt Washington) and it performed well; no rain penetration, and a good job of breathing through the jacket and the pit zips. It does not have a breast pocket, but all the important features - zippered pockets, pit zips, hood synchs and adjustment, good front zipper with snaps at the top and bottom and velcro in between - seem well thought out and reasonably roubust. Hope it holds up over time.

When shopping for a new rain jacket I compared this one against similar jackets from North Face and Patagonia and decided this was a good fit for me and had several features that I liked. However, on my recent trip to Quetico, the first time wearing it in the rain, the jacket's outer layer wet through in many locations. Fortunately the inner layers kept the rain from getting all the way through but I was very disappointed in its performance. It's almost like the DWR layer wasn't applied or wasn't applied evenly. Maybe I just got a defective product but I certainly expected a lot more for what this jacket cost. I will be returning it and start looking for a new jacket.

Before I headed out on a vacation I had been planning for over six I glanced at the weather app to find out that rain was expected for most of my trip. I immediately headed to my favorite REI store. No time to order on line. This rain jacket was exactly what I was looking for; light and airy but water tight. Everything from the zipper and snap to the velcro and hood were perfect. From the beached of Normandy to the windy winding corridors of Mont Saint Michel the kept me warm and dry without smothering me. Easy to pack too. Most surprisingly, I paid about half of what I was expecting to pay. Outstanding!