ColumbiaWomen's Arcadia II Jacket

I needed a packable raincoat for camping as I’ve been caught in a couple of downpours while setting up and breaking down camp. We were heading into a weekend and the forecast called for heavy rain, so I knew ordering from Amazon may be slim pickings but was impressed to find this at such a great price! I think I got it on sale for around $34. It’s incredibly lightweight however, the morning I wore it, I had a short sleeve shirt on and then a sweatshirt on and felt pretty warm! Main thing is it kept me dry although we didn’t have any downpours as the forecast had called for, so I cannot attest to that at this moment. Just some light drizzle. I really like the zip pockets and that the front zipper comes all the way up to keep your face kind of covered, allowed you to adjust the hood if needed. I’m usually a 2x in tops and sometimes I size up to 3x in jackets for layering room, but this worked perfectly. I was able to zip it just fine with thicker clothes on and move around breaking down our tents and camp without being restricted. Love the bright color-it’s not too bright to be obnoxious neon lol! But just a pretty blue. There’s also Velcro at the cuffs but not quite sure how you’d really adjust those to make it tighter around your wrist without it being uncomfortable? Either way, this did the job I needed it for. I was able to fold it up and it would definitely fit In a backpack for hikes. If you’re plus size and on the fence go for it. I’m also 5’7 around 240 if that helps. I’m a big review reader so I like to be specific to help others make decisions. :)

Great fit and folds up small for packing in a carry on. Lightweight, wind resistant and waterproof.

I purchased this jacket a couple of months ago in Black and in a size Large. For reference I am 5'8" and have a shorter torso and long legs (about 34" inseam). It really got put to the test on a recent camping trip to Montana where it rained sporadically for a couple of days. One day we were on a hike in Glacier National and got caught in the open during a sudden torrential downpour. I am happy to report that my entire upper body stayed DRY!! I even had friends take a photo of me afterwards with the jacke topen to show how dry I stayed. The only part that got wet was at the very top by my neck and collar of my shirt...and that's because I didn't zip the jacket all the way up for the entire rainy spell.Fashion wise the black fit in well with whatever I wore, and honestly, after getting caught in rain like that, fashion was the last thing on my mind 😅 I am SO happy I made this purchase. It was functional, lightweight to travel with, and extremely easy to stuff into my hiking back as a just-in-case item. Without it, I think this recent trip would have been slightly miserable at times. Great buy!!!

I ordered this in 3X because that was the only size available at the time that I first ordered. I received it today.First off the color (lily red) is beautiful. I am not a fan of the Velcro "fasteners" on the front - might as well call them lint collectors and they tend to snag things. The fabric seems very soft and the jacket appears to be well made. There is a tag with a price of $100 on it. I purchased this jacket in red in size 2X and 3X for under $35 - what a deal! The hood is as someone else commented fairly small (it doesn't extend out very far), but I guess I'll just have to test it out. At least I'll be able to see when I am wearing it! There is a cinch elastic at the bottom, but it's just on one side and when I cinched the jacket, it just looked awkward. Size-wise, I wear a 2X in jackets and I actually have a 2X on the way so I will be able to compare. The jacket is very generously sized in the arms and shoulders - the hips not so much. It seems to be a fairly straight cut jacket.I will update this once I have the 2X to compare. As far as being versatile, this jacket might just fit the bill. It could be also used as a parka over a fleece jacket for colder weather.Update: I now have the 2X and the 3X. There is a significant difference in the sizing and quite honestly that’s a good thing. I’ve decided to keep both because the jackets will serve different purposes. The 3X is fairly long (27.75 inches in front measuring from collarbone - the 2X is one inch shorter) and there’s plenty of room for me to wear layers underneath. I just returned from a breezy walk on the beach in high 30’s/low 40’s temperatures and it was absolutely perfect paired with wind pants and fleece underneath. It definitely kept out the cold wind! You could probably use this as a ski parka with the right layers underneath. The size 3X jacket weighs 447 grams - just under a pound. It doesn’t appear to be “self-packable”, but fits nicely in a plastic one gallon Ziplock bag.The 2X will be better as a rain jacket and for warmer weather. It’s shorter in length and looks more tailored because it is more form-fitting. It’s a tad snug in the hips and I consider this a minor design flaw because otherwise the jacket is true to size in all respects. There are mesh-lined zippered pockets (6 in zipper) on each side of the jacket. I realized that they were mesh when the sand from the shells that I’d collected fell from the pocket. I’m not as excited about mesh pockets. I worry that they could get torn or catch on things over time - same with the mesh lining of the jacket.So far, the jacket has offered excellent wind protection. I’ll have to see how it does in rainy weather. Don’t expect this jacket to have a stylish, fashionable fit and you should be happy overall with your purchase.

Talla corresponde es original color muy lindo

Amazing product by Columbia

Très beau jacket / couleur turquoise splendide/ la grandeur Large parfait! SAUF!!! j'ai dû le retourner car le prix sur l'étiquette du jacquet Columbia marqué $100.00 et Amazone me l'a vendu $106.36. J'ai essayé de négocier la différence de $6.36 + taxe qui me revenait. Et eux on jamais voulu me le rembourser sur une carte cadeau. C'est dommage car une compagnie comme Amazone ne veulent pas négocier, je trouve ça plate en 2024. Cela veut dire toujours vérifier les étiquettes.

Todo me gusto y lo utilice para un regalo

The Product is great. But, if you’re ordering from Canada, the return postage is nearly equal to the cost of the jacket. Beware.