If you're looking for a great women's raincoat, there's no need to resort to the dull yellow traditional fisherman style jacket. While there's nothing wrong with wearing that, it's nice to be able to find something functional but also stylish instead. Columbia's Women's Arcadia II Rain Jacket gives you not only functionality but pizzazz as well!
This 100% nylon rain jacket features a mesh
polyester lining, and Columbia's Omni-Tech
waterproof technology. This technology allows the fully seam sealed fabric to
breathe, while keeping water out. It can be
customized for comfort and to keep the rain out by adjusting the drawstring in
the hem and in the attached storm hood, and by adjusting the wrist
cuffs.
These jackets do fit on the small side, so I highly suggest you do the
measurements in Columbia's Size & Fit Guide if you will be purchasing online. I had
originally ordered the numerical size I usually take, but upon receipt, I
realized I should have gotten a larger size. Once I measured myself based on
their Size & Fit Guide, I was able to figure out the exact size
I would need, and did so correctly the second time around.
I like the jacket! As a Mom who has to walk
her child to the bus stop no matter the weather, this jacket will come in handy
not only this summer, but also in the spring and fall. It is a very light rain
jacket, which is great for the warmer temps, and can be used in cooler weather
by adding warmer layers underneath. Another reason to measure yourself
accurately with their Size & Fit Guide! Make sure you have some extra room
to layer with, and you can get more use out of it throughout the year. I also
love that it is machine washable and dryer safe on low.
The hem is a bit longer than your typical jacket, giving you great coverage
during precipitation, and the Velcro on the front of the jacket is quite strong,
keeping the flap over the zipper well secured. The
storm hood is great! It comes out much farther than a typical hood, and as
previously mentioned, it's adjustable by tightening the drawstrings on it. This
is great not only when it's raining, but also when it's windy! Who hasn't ever
had to try and hold their hood up during a windy rainstorm?! The zippered pockets are fantastic not only for safe
keeping, but also to keep your items dry. Having this coat fold up into one of its zippered hand
pockets is also a huge bonus.
There are different colours available in
Canada & the U.S. and some of the colour schemes in the U.S. also feature a
flattering stripe down the side. It would be nice if we had the same colour
choice and stripe selection in Canada as well.
If you are looking for an upgrade to this
version, their EvaPOURation jacket features Columbia's EVAP advanced evaporation technology, and underarm venting. This style will cost you more
than the lower priced Arcadia II Rain Jacket though. If you don't require the
underarm venting or the additional EVAP technology, then the Arcadia II Rain
Jacket is the way to go. All around, it's a great choice!
In Canada & the U.S., the Columbia Women's Arcadia II Rain Jacket is available for
purchase in a variety of sport apparel stores and online. They retail in both countries for
approximately $89.99 in sizes XS-XL, and $99.99 for Plus sizes 1X-3X.
***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post.*****
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