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Comparing Rain Jackets for Men

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Awards Top Pick Award
An Excellent Air-Permeable Option
Top Pick Award
Best Mobility and Freedom of Movement
   
Price $124.00 at Amazon
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Pros Stretchy, very breathable, excellent adjustable hoodGreat mobility, amazing breathability, waterproof chest pocket, helmet-compatible hoodExcellent side vents, comfortable, excellent water resistanceTop-tier storm worthiness, great hood design, long-lasting DWR, excellent breathability, hip-belt-friendly pocketsGreat storm protection, above average breathability, no clammy feeling, packs tightly into reversible stuff pocket, helmet-compatible hood, less crinkly
Cons Less waterproof than others, opposite-facing zipperDoesn’t pack into pocket, less waterproof than top models, above average weightPocket zippers are not waterproof, does not stow in pocketNo ventilation options, expensive, doesn't stuff into its pocketAverage freedom of movement, less stretchy than most other air-permeable models, fit, low handwarmer pockets could be more functional
Bottom Line This is an extra-stretchy, air-permeable rain jacket that is a phenomenal choice in inclement weather when maintaining mobility is a top priorityA very solid jacket with excellent breathability that provides strong waterproofing in all but the most extreme of situationsA reliable all-around shell with great ventilation features in a fairly light, durable, and stormworthy packageThis function-focused jacket is exceptionally versatile and offers some of the best performance in our reviewThis jack-of-all-trades jacket offers some of the best weather protection and durability for an air-permeable model
Rating Categories Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0 Outdoor Research Fo... Outdoor Research Fo... Arc'teryx Beta Jacket Outdoor Research Mi...
Water Resistance (30%)
5.5
7.5
7.0
8.0
8.0
Breathability (25%) Sort Icon
9.5
9.0
8.5
8.0
8.0
Comfort and Mobility (20%)
8.5
9.0
8.0
8.0
7.5
Weight (15%)
5.1
4.7
6.7
7.3
5.0
Durability (10%)
7.5
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.5
Specs Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0 Outdoor Research Fo... Outdoor Research Fo... Arc'teryx Beta Jacket Outdoor Research Mi...
Measured Weight 14.4 oz 15.0 oz 11.8 oz 10.75 oz 14.5 oz
Waterproof Fabric Material Proflex fabric with a breathable waterproof membrane GORE-TEX Paclite 2-layer GORE-TEX with PACLITE 3-layer Gore-Tex with Gore C-Knit backer 3-layer AscentShell
Pockets 2 hand, 1 interior left chest 2 hand, 1 left chest 2 hand, 1 left chest 2 zippered hand 2 hand, 1 chest
Pit Zips No Yes Yes No No
Stows Into Pocket No No No No No
Helmet Compatible Hood Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Hipbelt Friendly Hand Pockets No No No Yes No