My sister brought me a Columbia rain jacket from Colorado. Unfortunately, I do not know the model.
I got to test it in light to heavy rain and in high wind.
It kept me dry but it is too warm. In heavy wind with it unzipped, it was comfortable. Zipped, it was too warm. A half an hour zipped in heavy rain and I was pretty stinky.
So the quest for an effective rain jacket that breathes and is inexpensive continues. Any suggestions?
Goretex is a subjective fabric. I am the same if I zip up it is to hot and I soak in my own sweat. The best solution is get a jacket with pit zips. The biggest key to any jackets is to use a DWR on it 1 to 2 times a year. There are a few English made jackets that work on a DWR fleece principal, but can be hot. There is no miracle fabric just waht works for you.
cheers
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