Outdoor Ventures Women's Lightweight Waterproof Fleece Lined Hooded Softshell Rain Jacket, Warm Windbreaker Long Coat

I bought this raincoat hoping it was a light, packable coat to take on a trip overseas. When it arrived, I was disappointed that it was not something I could easily squeeze in the bottom of my suitcase as was my purpose. I had even begun a return without trying it on because it was so much heavier than the envelope-packable coat I'd hoped for. However, at the last minute, I took it out of the zippered bag to try on. When I saw the pleasing, light green color (my camera didn't do it justice), the construction and generous, but not too large, sizing, I decided to keep it. It will be a good, long-term, yet still lightweight, raincoat. I intend to wear it on the plane instead of packing it in a ziplock or a small pack. It will still fit in the suitcase, but not be as compact as hoped. We travel with carry-ons only, so I needed the compactness, but hadn't thought about wearing it instead of packing it. There are several places for adjusting the coat against the weather and for the fit you want. The sleeves have velcro attachments for ease of adjustment. There are AMPLE pockets both inside and out as well as an inside adjustable pull for cinching the waist down if desired. An adjustable pull is also included for cinching the bottom of the coat for additional protection from the elements. The hood, too, has ties with which you can tighten it to better protect your head and face. One of the features that impressed me was that there is not only a front zipper with an overlapping zipper placket, but also a placket behind the zipper, so your body is protected from two directions as well as water dripping down the front. An additional benefit of the jacket design is that it is fleece-lined, making it a great transitional coat for shoulder seasons as well as winter here in the south. The front zipper slides smoothly and the two outside angled zippered pockets open and close easily, as well. It is classy looking and well-constructed and designed coat. While not as light as I had hoped, the other features lured me to add it to my jacket collection. The fabric is durable, yet not overly heavy and appears to be breathable for wearing in our southern humidity.

I bought this Outdoor Ventures light Weight Rain Jacket for winter weather and light travel, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how well it performs. It’s completely fleece-lined but still feels lightweight and easy to move in, which I really appreciate. I tested it in light snow and rain, and it kept me warm and dry the entire time. One of my favorite features is the two-way zipper. It sounds small, but it makes a huge difference when you’re getting in and out of the car or sitting for a while — you can unzip the bottom for extra room and comfort, or add a scarf around your neck and lower the top zipper to make the outfit more chic. The hood adjusts nicely, the sleeve openings are adjustable to keep out the cold, and the pockets are roomy enough for phone, keys, and gloves. The fit is flattering without being bulky, and the longer length gives great coverage on windy or chilly days. I sized up so I could layer underneath for upcoming travel, and yet pinch in the waist to give me shape and it was the right choice. Overall, this jacket is warm, practical, and well-designed. I’m very happy with it and would definitely buy it again.

This is an amazing jacket. I was looking for a mid-weight raincoat for spring and fall/early winter. It's perfect for what I wanted. Wore it today to an outdoor event in snow and rain squalls and lots of wind. I stayed dry and warm all day. It's not heavy, but the fleece lining is soft and warm. The hood stayed in place without blinding me and the velcro straps at the wrists kept the sleeves in place. The fit is pretty close to size. I bought the 3x so I could layer if necessary and it's not too big without layers, but would easily accommodate a heavy sweater. Overall, it's a very comfortable, warm,dry coat. Very pleased with this purchase.

This is a GREAT jacket. It very much reminds me of a Columbia fleece-lined rain jacket that I got on sale years ago (which I wore out until almost threadbare years ago) and haven't been able to find a similar one since for a good price. While this doesn't have some of the bells and whistles that my old jacket had (thumb holes, more inner pockets, etc) this is REALLY close, and I love that it's a bit longer. The microfleece is good quality. It also has a double zipper that my old jacket didn't have. I usually go between L-XL (larger bust). I went with the XL because I like to layer-- and this had a decent amount of room without feeling oversized. But, I could have probably done one size smaller. I tested this out the same day I got it because it was windy and a bit cold-- I didn't have any layers underneath and it feel nicely warm. I have high hopes for this! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I haven't had the ability to try it in rainy weather. I would be happy to change it to five stars if a rainy day comes along and it works out-- I have full confidence and am not worried about since it feels the same to my old jacket (which often kept me nicely dry) The other reason I gave it one less star is for my only complaint about this jacket is where the outer pockets are placed. This could be a matter of having sized up slightly (not sure though). I feel like they sit a little too low. I'm short and have shorter arms. I like my pockets to be at (more or less) elbow/waist height. These start at around my hips/upper thigh and run almost the length of the bottom half of the jacket. They are big pockets, so I can't complain too much. But, still, I would love to just rest my hands in there while walking around and that's not really possible with this cut. Still, good quality jacket at a decent price.