Columbia  Payton Pass II Interchange 3-in-1 Jacket - Women's

Purchased for a trip to Alaska's Inside Passage in April. Temps will be in the 35-45 degree range with frequent rain showers so I needed something that would be waterproof, reasonably warm, with room for additional layers. On the other hand, I live in southern CA so don't have much need for a winter jacket on a regular basis. That's what made me select this interchange style - I can wear both the outer waterproof jacket and the insulated jacket when I need both, but can also just use one or the other by themselves, so I'll get a lot more use out of it. It was perfect for an 8-hour whale watch last weekend - temps were in the 50's but when the boat was moving it felt much colder; could just zip and unzip layers as needed. If I'm being really picky, for my personal preferences, I'd make a couple of tweaks to the design. 1) The biggest issue for me is that I don't like the design of the outside pockets on the rainproof outer shell. There are flaps that snap over the zippers, which I assume is to help keep water from penetrating the zipper, but in practice, I found them annoying. Because of how they're designed, you need to lift them up and push them out of the way in order to drop something into your pocket or slide your hands into them. Suspect I'll get used to it over time, but was a bit of a pain as I was taking gloves on and off all day and putting them in and out of the pockets. Other waterproof jackets that I own (as well as others that Columbia sells) aren't designed this way. (see photos) 2) I love having a hood, and being able to remove the faux fir when it's raining (or if you just don't like the look) is great. I also like the plush lining in the hood for extra warmth. Ideally though, I wish the hood could be removed. There will be times when I'm just wearing the outer shell that I'd just as soon not have a hood with fuzzy lining.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the Payton Pass jacket in preparation for a trip to Iceland. I needed something that would keep me warm and dry while spending lots of time outdoors in a much colder climate than I'm used to. This jacket did the trick! When walking in the city or hiking, I often unzipped to cool down. I like that it has side zips and a 2-way zipper, it was very easy to move around in. I was able to undo the waist snaps because I prefer a more relaxed fit. A few nights, I stayed out in below freezing temps without moving around much to see the aurora. The jacket was roomy enough to accommodate additional layers so I stayed warm even in those circumstances. It also kept me dry in rain and sleet.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] the product is very nice quality light and the hat is not too heavy

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] At first I bought an XL but it was too big. I exchanged for a large. A little snug but I stuck with it (5'7 190lb). The color was khaki which was hard to keep clean and the sleeves with thumb holes was annoying. I liked the inner jacket but its a pain to take in and out. The outside pockets were weird with the outer flaps but I did like the fleece inside. Also liked the breast pockets. The hood was still too big even when snapped smaller. I almost sewed it smaller cause it'd keep blocking my view. It did keep me warm though. Good quality. In my opinion, these run small maybe because of the inner jacket? This time I ordered a non 3 in 1 in a 1X (look at the sizing chart, the 1x is smaller than the XXL! I'd rather have the option of layering if needed. Love the green color

This is a wonderful jacket and I wore it December 2024 on a trip to Germany, Luxembourg, and Belgium to see Christmas Markets. Wonderfully warm, great pockets but it is extremely heavy. Wearing six to seven hours throughout the day and evening left me exhausted. In Luxembourg I ended up mailing it home and purchasing a lightweight but extremely warm Uniglo jacket. I don’t usually use rhe hood and there is no good way to keep it out of the way when using a backpack. I finally put it flat inside the jacket. I will eventually add a button and loop to secure once rolled into the collar. Loved the 2-way front zipper, side zippers and ability to fit close and pockets are perfect.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a very stylish jacket and warm enough for Oregon winters. Because all Columbia jackets seem to run small I ordered a Large in order to be able to wear a sweater or blazer beneath it. I usually wear a Medium in other jackets. I like the two chest pockets but was somewhat disappointed in the side pockets which require you to unsnap a flap to get to the zippered pocket beneath. The snap system in the back of the jacket to bring in the waist is a nice feature and the hood is designed so it doesn't cover your face so you can't see like in some parkas. Bravo! The zipper is a little hard to operate, but it could be the operator! The fabric is very soft and has a nice feel to it.

I really love this jacket. It’s very warm and has some fantastic features. The zipper is very big and sturdy and you can unzip from the bottom if you want more room to sit. There are also zippers on the side to give you some extra room for skiing or sitting. There is an inner jacket that you can zip out and wear on its own. That is like a light puffy jacket it also has A little sleeve with a thumb hole to keep your hands warmer. There is some adjustment at the waist by way of snaps in the back to make it more fitted. The two zipper pockets on the top of the front are really handy for things like phone and wallet and there an also two pockets in the normal place for your hands and they are pretty roomy.

First I have to admit that I got the jacket end of season so I can't yet vouch for its winter warmth. However it is well made, a lovely color, and certainly seems like it will do the job with style. It is a bit shorter than I expected. It replaces another brand whose waterproof lining shredded and when I measured the back of that jacket I thought it was equal to this one. It is an inch or two shorter. But I can certainly live with it. The thumb holes in the sleeves are an especially welcome touch and I look forward to giving it the full winter experience. Just not soon!

I love this jacket ❤️ because is very warm and it fits me perfect and it has alots of pockets

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like a lot of things about this jacket; it’s quite multi purpose. The design of the hood is a major flaw for me, though. When the ruff is removed (which I do not like, and which one wouldn’t want in the rain) the hood does not quite cover my head, leaving my face and hairline unprotected in the rain. I would prefer a true rain shell hood, with a storm overhang. I’m also not a big fan of the side zippers and backwards pocket flaps, although those are minor issues. I wish outerwear makers would provide jackets for women that emphasize function over fashion!