Hiking Gear I Wish I Didn't Buy (& What I Wish I Got Instead): Rain Jackets

Comparing different rain jackets to help you make the best choice for your rainy, outdoor adventures! ⛈
Find the links to the jackets I mentioned in this video below.
RAIN JACKET BREAKDOWNS 👇
💧REI Rainier Rain Jacket
- 2.5 Layer system
- Weight: 9.9 oz
- Waterproof Rating: NOT LISTED
- Breathability: 2/5
💲Price: I purchased this on sale for $49; however retail price is $99.95.
Jacket Link 🔗: alnk.to/fHlOcR7
💧Columbia Arcadia II Rain Jacket:
- 2 Layer system
- Weight: 11.2 oz
- Waterproof Rating: NOT LISTED
- Breathability: 2.5/5
💲Price: Retail price is $89.99, however this item can often be found on sale for under $50.
Women's 🔗: amzn.to/45J93vE
Men's 🔗: amzn.to/3W2gqvc
💧Rab Kinetic 2.0 Rain Jacket:
- 2 Layer system
- Weight: 10.2 oz
- Waterproof Rating: 10,000mm
- Breathability: 5/5
💲Price: Purchased on sale for $200, retails for $260. If I had to do it over, I would definitely pay full price for this jacket for how incredible it is!
Women's 🔗: amzn.to/45H7lLe
Men's 🔗: amzn.to/45Qyuvp
💧Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket:
- 3 Layer system
- Weight: 12.4 oz
- Denier: 20D
- Waterproof Rating: 20,000mm
- Breathability: 4/5
💲Price: $179, on sale at REI about once a year
Women's 🔗: alnk.to/aLIAKdL
Men's 🔗: alnk.to/fwr3ef9
Rain Pants 🔗: alnk.to/5jl6kVZ
Kids 🔗: alnk.to/9mowTHV
Let me know in the comments which Rain Jacket YOU would pick, or if there’s another you recommend after your own extensive testing!
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[@dapperdan1068]

Really liked your video, thank-you. Question: would the Rab Kinetic 2.0 allow in rain via pressure from the back straps of a light day pack?

[@thekraken48]

Great video. Thanks

[@steveglennan]

Good info!

[@sandratorres8396]

Extremely helpful

[@groundupadventures]

Thank you for watching friend, I appreciate you! Happy trails :)

[@TheNoobHiker]

Thank you for making this video. I purchased the REI Rainer last year and have used it a couple of times in brief rain, but I also avoid hiking in rain. As I get more into hiking, I have learned avoiding rain is difficult in the Northeast US. This video provided me some better options.

[@DPM-dp9on]

Great, hard hitting video. Thank you.

[@groundupadventures]

Thanks for taking the time to watch! I'm glad it helped :)

[@GrowGuru420]

These videos are a lifesaver if your are trying to buy any outdoor gear!

[@groundupadventures]

I'm so glad they've been helpful! Let me know if theres anything specific you want to see in the future :)

[@rlbrown]

Thank you kindly.

[@groundupadventures]

Thank YOU! Happy trails :)

[@samuelbuettner1214]

Umbrella + shitty rain jacket worked great for me on the pct

[@Sco1ful]

Anything with Goretex. Not for me. And living in Scotland I know about rain. 😂

[@groundupadventures]

Yes you do! Are you not a fan because of breathability, or what do you dislike about it?

[@tarab2745]

@sco1ful I’m heading to Scotland for a hike in the fall. Do you have a recommendation for a rain jacket

[@Sco1ful]

@@groundupadventures 100% the breathability, it technically works as a fabric but it depends so much on interior conditions of the jacket, temperature you create and % moisture (relative humidity), exterior temperatures here are cool and can almost guarantee at any time of the year above 2000ft in Scotland you will not be much more than 10degC. So hot wet air hitting a cool surface (breath on window) it will coalesce to water droplets. My arms in any goretex are simply dripping as if I hadn't had any rain protection on. You need to couple this with the fact you need air circulation for it to work effectively and most jackets have velcro or elasticated cuffs which prevent air flow. Pit zips/vents work well for me. On shorter walks I wear a cheap 10000mm static head jacket which I know will allow some rain in but I can guarantee will allow moisture back out. So you may be damp below your jacket but never drenched. Works for me but others may disagree. And always remember no matter how fancy your jacket is, there's a great big hole at the top where yer head sticks out that will allow water in. 😀

[@Sco1ful]

@@tarab2745 read above reply 👍👍