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Comparing Rain Jackets for Men

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Awards  Best Buy Award
Best Bang Bang for the Buck
   
Price $101.97 at Amazon$100.00 at Backcountry
Compare at 2 sellers		$172.99 at Amazon
Compare at 3 sellers		$69.83 at REI$320.00 at Amazon
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Pros Insanely lightweight, tiny compressed size, stows tightly in a reversible pocket, hood design maintains great peripheral vision, respectable stormworthinessLightweight, breathable, inexpensiveSuper stretchy material, above average breathability, nice interior feel, lightweight, stuffs into its pocketPit zips, waterproof zipper, inexpensive, stows in pocketTop-tier storm worthiness, great hood design, long-lasting DWR, excellent breathability, hip-belt-friendly pockets
Cons Average breathability, minimal hood, only one pocket, not as versatile in the traditional senseZipper isn't waterproof, fabric wets out faster, thin material is less durableAverage weather protection, easy to overtighten hood and squeeze earsLimited breathability, sleeves feel shortNo ventilation options, expensive, doesn't stuff into its pocket
Bottom Line Light and compressible, this jacket is ideal for trips where low weight is paramountThis affordable rain jacket will keep you dry enough in most situations and has many of the same features as more expensive modelsConstructed with a super stretchy material and offering superb mobility, this is the ideal rain shell for demanding activitiesThis low-cost, high-value rain jacket has many of the same features as its expensive competitors at a fraction of the priceThis function-focused jacket is exceptionally versatile and offers some of the best performance in our review
Rating Categories Outdoor Research He... Helly Hansen Loke Mountain Hardwear S... The North Face Alta... Arc'teryx Beta Jacket
Water Resistance (30%)
5.5
6.0
7.0
6.5
8.0
Breathability (25%)
6.5
7.5
7.5
5.5
8.0
Comfort and Mobility (20%)
7.5
7.0
8.5
7.0
8.0
Weight (15%) Sort Icon
10.0
8.1
7.5
7.4
7.3
Durability (10%)
4.0
5.0
7.0
6.0
7.0
Specs Outdoor Research He... Helly Hansen Loke Mountain Hardwear S... The North Face Alta... Arc'teryx Beta Jacket
Measured Weight 6.5 oz 9.5 oz 10.5 oz 10.7 oz 10.75 oz
Waterproof Fabric Material 2.5-layer Pertex Shield HELLY TECH 2.5-layer Dry.Q propriatary material 2.5-layer DryVent shell with a non-PFC DWR finish 3-layer Gore-Tex with Gore C-Knit backer
Pockets 1 chest 2 hand 2 hand, 1 chest 2 hand, 1 left chest, 2 interior drop 2 zippered hand
Pit Zips No Yes Yes Yes No
Stows Into Pocket Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Helmet Compatible Hood No No No No No
Hipbelt Friendly Hand Pockets Yes No No No Yes