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Comparing Rain Jackets for Men

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Awards Top Pick Award
Best Mobility and Freedom of Movement
 Top Pick Award
An Excellent Air-Permeable Option
  
Price $209.97 at Amazon
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Compare at 4 sellers		$185.62 at Amazon
Compare at 3 sellers		$134.97 at Amazon$180 List
$179.95 at Public Lands
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Pros Great mobility, amazing breathability, waterproof chest pocket, helmet-compatible hoodSuper stretchy material, above average breathability, nice interior feel, lightweight, stuffs into its pocketStretchy, very breathable, excellent adjustable hoodExcellent side vents, comfortable, excellent water resistanceStretchy material, great freedom of movement, pleasant cut, solid storm protection, lightweight, compresses into its pocket, good value
Cons Doesn’t pack into pocket, less waterproof than top models, above average weightAverage weather protection, easy to overtighten hood and squeeze earsLess waterproof than others, opposite-facing zipperPocket zippers are not waterproof, does not stow in pocketSo-so breathability, hood doesn't fit very well over a helmet
Bottom Line A very solid jacket with excellent breathability that provides strong waterproofing in all but the most extreme of situationsConstructed with a super stretchy material and offering superb mobility, this is the ideal rain shell for demanding activitiesThis is an extra-stretchy, air-permeable rain jacket that is a phenomenal choice in inclement weather when maintaining mobility is a top priorityA reliable all-around shell with great ventilation features in a fairly light, durable, and stormworthy packageA solid all-around option for the price, with great mobility and respectable storm protection
Rating Categories Outdoor Research Fo... Mountain Hardwear S... Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0 Outdoor Research Fo... Black Diamond Storm...
Water Resistance (30%)
7.5
7.0
5.5
7.0
7.5
Breathability (25%)
9.0
7.5
9.5
8.5
7.0
Comfort and Mobility (20%) Sort Icon
9.0
8.5
8.5
8.0
8.0
Weight (15%)
4.7
7.5
5.1
6.7
6.9
Durability (10%)
7.0
7.0
7.5
7.0
7.0
Specs Outdoor Research Fo... Mountain Hardwear S... Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0 Outdoor Research Fo... Black Diamond Storm...
Measured Weight 15.0 oz 10.5 oz 14.4 oz 11.8 oz 11.5 oz
Waterproof Fabric Material 2-layer recycled Gore-Tex Paclite, 50D poly, stretch Gore-Tex panel, PFC-free DWR finish 2.5-layer 50D Dry.Q (propriatary material) 3-layer Proflex recycled polyester knit (propriatary material) 2-layer Gore-Tex Paclite 2.5-layer BD.dry (propriatary material) with DWR finish
Pockets 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered chest 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered chest 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered interior chest 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered chest 2 zippered hand
Pit Zips Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Stows Into Pocket No Yes No No Yes
Helmet Compatible Hood Yes No Yes Yes No
Hipbelt Friendly Hand Pockets No No No No No
Additional Features Adjustable hood drawcord, YKK Aquaguard zippers, internal front storm flap, adjustable drawcord hem, adjustable Velcro cuffs, TorsoFlo 2-way side vents, key clip Adjustable hood, adjustable Velcro cuffs, dual lower hem adjusters, carabiner clip loop Dual hood adjustments, brushed tricot chin guard, YKK Aquaguard 2-way zip, adjustable Velcro cuffs, adjustable drawcord hem Adjustable hood, YKK Aquaguard zippers, internal front storm flap, adjustable drawcord hem, adjustable Velcro cuffs, TorsoFlo 2-way side vents, key clip Adjustable hood, YKK Aquaguard zipper, adjustable Velcro cuffs, carabiner clip loop