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Stretchy and packable, the men's REI Co-op XeroCloud 3L Long rain jacket is a technical backpacking shell that provides 3-layer waterproof/breathable weather protection in a longer silhouette.
Imported.
Best Use | Hiking |
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Fabric | 72% recycled nylon/28% recycled polyester (bluesign approved) with jersey backer |
Windproof | Yes |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | 3-layer HydroWall waterproof/breathable laminate |
Hood | Yes |
Packable | Yes |
2-Way Zipper | Yes |
Back Length | Thigh-length |
Back Length (in.) | 35.5 inches |
Gender | Men's |
Weight | 12.7 ounces |
Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials Fair Trade Certified™ factory From a Climate Label Certified brand |
XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | 24 IN Waist | 26 IN Waist | 28 IN Waist | 30 IN Waist | 31 IN Waist | 32 IN Waist | 33 IN Waist | 34 IN Waist | 35 IN Waist | 36 IN Waist | 38 IN Waist | 40 IN Waist | 42 IN Waist | 44 IN Waist | 46 IN Waist | 48 IN Waist | 50 IN Waist | |
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Chest | 35 | 36 - 38 | 39 - 41 | 42 - 45 | 46 - 49 | 50 - 53 | 54 - 57 | |||||||||||||||||
Sleeve Length | 32 | 32.5 | 33 | 33.5 | 34 | 34.75 | 35.5 | |||||||||||||||||
Waist | 27.5 | 28 - 30 | 32 - 34 | 36 - 38 | 40 - 42 | 44 - 46 | 48 - 50 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
Hip | 33.5 | 34.5 - 36.5 | 37.5 - 39.5 | 41 - 43 | 44 - 46.5 | 47.5 - 50.5 | 51.5 - 54.5 | 32 | 33.5 | 34.5 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38.5 | 39.5 | 40.25 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46.5 | 47.5 | 50.5 | 52.5 | 54.5 |
Inseam | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated. Size chart values represent body measurements, not garment measurements.
SHORT: Some pants are available in short sizes, which generally means an inseam that is 2.5 inches shorter than regular sizes.
TALL: Some pants, shirts, jackets and parkas are available in tall sizes, which generally means an inseam that is 3 inches longer and a rise that is 1 inch longer, a shirt or jacket body that is 2 inches longer, a parka body that is 2.5 inches longer and sleeves that are 2.5 inches longer than regular sizes.
Capri or cropped pants have an intentionally shorter inseam—reference the technical specs instead of this chart.
Inseam is measured to the floor.
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I wanted a longer version of a rain jacket, and I thought this would be the perfect one, especially since the regular XeroCloud 3L has very good reviews. Turns out, this Long version has one critical omission: It does NOT have armpit zips like the regular-length XeroCloud 3L jackets! Why would they take this out from the Long version, it doesn't make sense! This should literally be a carbon-copy of that regular jacket, but longer to cover more of your thighs. But no armpit zips for ventilation makes this jacket a non-starter unless you live in colder climate like the Pacific Northwest.
Initial reaction echos other reviews in that I find it a little odd that for a $200.00 rain shell that states in the product description that its intended use is for backpacking, that it would lack appropriate ventilation. I mean, in defense of the design choice, the best way to vent a jacket really is to just unzip it and open the hand pockets if there's mesh. Which this jacket does have, however this touches upon my main gripe: backpacking jackets/shells need to have waist belt compatible hand pockets. The pockets on this jacket are low as if it was just a Tall size. They need to be higher up on the waist to be functional while wearing a pack. I was excited to give this a try because there aren't many long active rainshells out there on the market -- maybe we'll see something like the Sierra Designs Pack Trench return someday and was really hoping this would be it. It's definitely nice, light, and stretchy, with a really soft face fabric that hopefully will stand up to backpack straps. We'll see. Maybe the next version will be better.
Why would REI remove the zipper armpits? Especially when you're paying for this version is baffling. Try to get a tall version of the regular version if you need extra length instead of this version.