Comparing Rain Jackets for Men
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Awards | Best Overall Rain Jacket | Best Mobility and Freedom of Movement | |||
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Price | $450 List $360.93 at REI | $320.00 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers | Check Price at REI Compare at 3 sellers | $156.93 at REI | $172.99 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers |
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Pros | Excellent waterproofing, pit zips, durable | Top-tier storm worthiness, great hood design, long-lasting DWR, excellent breathability, hip-belt-friendly pockets | Great mobility, amazing breathability, waterproof chest pocket, helmet-compatible hood | Excellent side vents, comfortable, excellent water resistance | Super stretchy material, above average breathability, nice interior feel, lightweight, stuffs into its pocket |
Cons | Less breathable, stiffer fabric, expensive | No ventilation options, expensive, doesn't stuff into its pocket | Doesn’t pack into pocket, less waterproof than top models, above average weight | Pocket zippers are not waterproof, does not stow in pocket | Average weather protection, easy to overtighten hood and squeeze ears |
Bottom Line | A top-tier rain jacket with excellent water protection, adjustability, and durability from hood to waist | This function-focused jacket is exceptionally versatile and offers some of the best performance in our review | A very solid jacket with excellent breathability that provides strong waterproofing in all but the most extreme of situations | A reliable all-around shell with great ventilation features in a fairly light, durable, and stormworthy package | Constructed with a super stretchy material and offering superb mobility, this is the ideal rain shell for demanding activities |
Rating Categories | Arc'teryx Beta LT | Arc'teryx Beta Jacket | Outdoor Research Fo... | Outdoor Research Fo... | Mountain Hardwear S... |
Water Resistance (30%) | |||||
Breathability (25%) | |||||
Comfort and Mobility (20%) | |||||
Weight (15%) | |||||
Durability (10%) | |||||
Specs | Arc'teryx Beta LT | Arc'teryx Beta Jacket | Outdoor Research Fo... | Outdoor Research Fo... | Mountain Hardwear S... |
Measured Weight | 13.3 oz | 10.75 oz | 15.0 oz | 11.8 oz | 10.5 oz |
Waterproof Fabric Material | 3-layer N40p GORE-TEX with tricot | 3-layer Gore-Tex with Gore C-Knit backer | GORE-TEX Paclite | 2-layer GORE-TEX with PACLITE | 2.5-layer Dry.Q propriatary material |
Pockets | 2 hand | 2 zippered hand | 2 hand, 1 left chest | 2 hand, 1 left chest | 2 hand, 1 chest |
Pit Zips | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Stows Into Pocket | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Helmet Compatible Hood | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Hipbelt Friendly Hand Pockets | No | Yes | No | No | No |
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