20 Best Waterproof Jacket For Running (2023 Updated)

This jacket is brilliant. I bought it to use for my runs but I actually wear it all the time. It’s so comfortable to wear, nothing is annoying. Everything is of such high quality including the customer service.

I was unsure which jacket from Gorewear would suit my needs, and the representative was very helpful in making my selection. The size is perfect too. I bought a 38 and I am usually a uk size 10. It is so flattering and i can easily fit a t and jumper underneath as it is a regular fit.

I just wish I had bought this years ago! I have tested it running and on a very wet dog walk and it served me well. I don’t overheat and keep dry. The hood is the best one I’ve had as it hugs your face and moves with you.

Just a brilliant jacket.

I use this jacket for running during the winter months in the UK. It is a comfortable, all-weather running jackets with a reassuring quality feel to it. My physique is quite heavy for running (rowing) but it fits me comfortably.

I find that the cuffs are quite tight for someone with large hands / wrists like myself making it uncomfortable with a heart rate meter around my wrist.

This jacket was everything I wanted for running in the wet cold winters. It was waterproof, wind proof, kept me warm and super lightweight. I believe I have kept it in excellent condition but it has suddenly stopped being waterproof even in a light drizzle, rendering this jacket useless for any future running and hiking trips.

There also doesn’t seem to be any options for waterproofing it for the long term.

I’m an athletic medium in most things and got this in sherwood green in medium. Good colour and like the contrast with the orange zips and logos! In terms of colour, the green is a brighter and more ‘green’ than apparent in the Rab website image but I like it.

Lightweight without being too light – this is the kind of jacket you could take on a run, cycle or in the mountains on a mizzly type of day. Unlike my old Paclite jacket, I’d happily wear this though most vegetation and environments – won’t climb in it as I like it too much! Sizing is perfect.

Read other reviews on mainly US sites about varied sizing but not sure how. Honestly, this is spot on and you’ll get layers underneath easily with an average sized body. Haven’t used the hood yet which has an adjustment on the back only.

Helmet compatible but not too huge as the material is all very nicely stretchy! As others have said, slightly long sleeves and slightly stiff zip initially. Good pockets with the same backer as the rest of the jacket – Harvey maps and even OS Active ones fit easily.

Material is soft to touch and feels quite resilient. I wore this recently and it shed light showers easily. Obviously this isn’t the jacket for hours out in the rain or long winter routes, others are designed for that purpose.

But this is perfect for chucking on (or in a bag just in case) and will do the job of a soft-shell and waterproof on our many varied weather days in the UK mountains. First day of wearing to test, the temp was around 20C and I did get a bit hot up a long hill (I deliberately kept it on when I didn’t need to) but I’m the kind of person who would get overly hot wearing shorts and t-shirt when it’s 10C up a hill! No build up of moisture inside.

Definitely more breathable than my Gore Active jacket and certainly rustles a lot less! A friend bought in red and says it’s been brilliant for running in light rain in Cumbria in Summer. Long term I’ve got high hopes for this jacket and will keep it for outdoor use.

Get it in blue or black and you’d have a winner from fell to farmhouse coffee shop or from peak to pub!.

I bought this jacket on the basis that I’m generally the type of person who gets hot and sweats a lot on any ascent, even in cold wet weather. Wearing a gore tex hard shell when you’re getting warm in the rain on an ascent is uncomfortable so when I found this jacket and read the sales pitch about it being fully waterproof and fully breathable it was a definite purchase for me.

The first time I wore it, the weather was cold about 5-6 degrees C and slightly windy but dry and with a midlayer underneath it kept me warm and comfortable throughout the 10 miles or so. The second time I wore it, it was constant light rain and very windy, I was about 1500 ft up on a really windy day and in the clearing the wind speeds were easily 70mph plus.

During the walks windier periods it managed to cut through the jacket but with the midlayer doing it’s job it wasn’t so bad and I was still warm. When I’d completed the walk and got back I noticed my midlayer was wet around the shoulders and chest and the inside of the rab kinetic alpine was also wet, the rain had soaked through.

I was in the elements for about 2 hours and it wasn’t heavy rain. I was wearing a rucksack and where the bag had been was dry throughout but the surrounding areas were soaked through. Weirdly, I had the rab kinetic alpine pants on and they kept me completely dry.

I can’t explain why the jacket didn’t keep me as dry as I’d expected and it is disappointing. The jacket looks good, fits small but I’m usually a large and bought a large and it’s a good size. Any bigger and it would be too big.

So it’s back to the hard shell for anything other than a light shower. Shame because the hype around this jacket was so good.

I have been using the original version of this jacket since 2018. So versatile – use it for running, hiking, biking, everyday use around town. Just great to have a jacket which is almost a full waterproof but at the same time breathable for high intensity activities, much more comfortable than a hardshell with the softer fabric, and that packs down small.

What I also like is it is a stylish jacket not like other brands with bright colours. For some bike tours I can wear it all day on the bike, then again in the evening around town. It’s still in great condition after nearly 3 years of hard use (I live in the Alps so get used multiple times per week).

For sustained rain it will eventually leak through but my mindset is in those conditions I am just looking to get off the mountains fairly quickly without getting soaked and cold. Probably for a multi day backpacking trip where you would need to continue going in rain a hardshell might be nice to have.

Unlike a hardshell you can wear it as a windbreaker without getting sweaty so it’s not just taking up space and weight in your pack for the off-chance you encounter heavy rain. The fit is athletic – I am 5’11”, 155 lbs and medium fits great, not tight so can still get a lightweight puffy under it if needed, but no loose flapping fabric when worn by itself.

Definitely one of my most go-to pieces of clothing and the hardshell waterproof has rarely been used since buying it.

So of course it hasn’t rained since I bought this jacket lol…. But I did try it on and it is SO nice…. seems very well made and fits me true to size. I would have to size up if I was gonna wear a warmer light jacket underneath.

I plan on just wearing a long sleeved shirt under this in the winter. I was worried about the pink looking VERY pink but it’s actually very subdued and pretty. Sleeves are nice and long and there is reflectivity on the jacket which is always nice.

I can’t speak for breath ability yet but looking forward to wearing it out. I’m going to use it for trail running and hiking but this jacket could be great everyday jacket also.

I finally got a chance to wear my jacket on a 4mile run, 32F and constant (but not so heavy) rain. It kept me dry and warm with only a long sleeve shirt underneath. If anything, maybe a little bit too warm after the first mile with the vents closed, but just right once I openned them.

The sleeves are long, as other reviewers have noted, but I like that feature as I did not have to wear gloves. I love the openning for the watch! I bought a size 4, my usual size. It worked perfectly with a long sleeve, but if you want an extra layer, I would suggest to size up.

Nice jacket, lightweight and well made. The collar however is a bit awkward. When zipped up and the hood is down, the zipper presses on my windpipe. I usually wear size 2 for jackets but this one is way more snug.

I would definitively size up if you want to wear more then a thin base layer underneath. I’m also guessing the snug fit is why the zipper is constricting on my throat. Would exchange for a different size but purchased it on sale.

For size reference I’m 5’1, 114 pounds, cup size B34.

Jacket is nice, used it on several long range trips this fall. Stayed warm enough and dry. Be warned. The jacket is not insulated, it’s just a shell. It still does keep you warm though. Here is the problem.

about the 4th time that I washed this, whatever tape they use for the seams on the inside all came of and twisted up the inside of the jacket. Yes, I washed it in cold water, YES, I tumble dried on low.

Just cheap adhesive tape or whatever it is. Good design, very poor execution. Do not waste your money on this particular jacket.

The jacket is decent, a little overpriced for what you get, but that’s true with all fishing apparel. I washed the jacket as instructed and the 3rd time, the taped seems all came off, I had ribbons of tape everywhere.

Whoever the admin is, you should be ashamed of yourself for not posting the original review I had. People need to be aware of the products and potential issues associated with them.

I purchased this on sale and am intending to return the item. First off, it’s extremely thin and runs quite large for the medium sizing it was described as. I’d be somewhat okay with it, however I also bought the Shell Jacket as well and it’s no comparison.

If you can grab the Gunwale on sale and don’t want to spend nearly double to get the Shell jacket, this’ll work… but it’s no more than an attractive poncho.

I find this jacket a really odd fit, like it’s two different sizes all at once. Let me explain. I am a Medium in just about everyone’s tops, including all my other Salomon tops, so I got the Medium of this jacket.

The fit around the body is perfect, just as I’d expect a Medium to be but. – the sleeves seem very long, they easily come a third of the way down my hands, all my other Medium jackets have the sleeves ending at the end of my arm / start of my hands – the sleeve cuffs seem very loose whereas I expected some elastication or something here because not there’s basically a nice big gap for water to be blown up.

not ideal in a waterproof jacket – the hood feels loose too, with the zip done all the way up all my other jackets have the hood nice and fitted against my head, whereas a stormy headwind would easily blow this hood off my head.

Definitely expected better, especially as there is some elastication in the hood – because the hood doesn’t fit well this means again a windy, rainy run would easily send LOADS of water into the gaps in the side of the hood, again not ideal for a waterproof jacket So it feels like the body is a Medium whereas the sleeves and hood are a Large.

it’s odd! Another quirky thing (for me, anyway) is that the zip is on the other side compared to most jackets I own. I know there’s no reason for a “men’s” side and a “women’s” side zip, but on this jacket some might say the zip is on the “women’s” side.

Absolutely no impact on functionality, just a bit fiddly to do up on the move with muscle memory expecting the zip to be on the other side! Overall, I am disappointed with this jacket, especially for the price.

My OMM, Adidas and ASICS waterproof jackets all fit much more appropriately for running in the rain. The reason I bought this jacket was to have something I could put on over my pack (which I think WILL work fine), something a little more substantial for the even worse rain.

but sadly it fails me badly on that last point. Honestly, I guess this is going in the drawer to be used basically never. On the plus side (but which also adds to the overall disappointment because I won’t use it), the yellow/purple colour scheme is AWESOME!.

I’ve been slumming it in subpar running jackets for years and felt I deserved the splurge. I took it for an hour long run in a constant drizzle (there was a downpour for about 7 minutes, too) and came back dry.

The only moisture in my jacket was from the sweat on my skin. This jacket will make you warm, just so you know, so I dress very light under it even with it being cold outside. The jacket is not very breathable so you’ll get warm once you start working some hills- but! you’ll be sheltered from the rain water.

Jacket hoods have always been annoying to me and I have never used them. But this jacket has a great hood and I use it in the rain. The hood is low profile so you can see your peripherals, a necessary safety feature for the forest trails I run on.

I love love love how this jacket has no pockets on the hips or drawstrings. Those have always bugged me on other running jackets and I don’t use them. This jacket is slim-fitting but does not ride up or get in the way when I run.

The sleeve cuffs were well done, too, elastic underneath and flat over the top for extra protection. Inside the hood there is a loose headband type of thing that keeps it secured on the head but it is not tight.

Another great feature is that this jacket isn’t as noisy as other running rain jackets- if you know what I mean, you know. The swooshing sounds of other jackets I have are distracting to me and I need to be able to hear what’s going on around me in the forest.

The size small fits me perfectly. I am 5’1″ and about 127, I have a more muscular build instead of slender and the size small still has room for movement. Bottom line: this jacket is so well designed and made that it is worth every penny (even if you hate spending big money on gear).

Have had this for nearly a year and used it during light rain. It is very lightweight, much more breathable than a regular raincoat, and feels comfortable and soft on the skin. I enjoy wearing it even on days without rain.

The hood has a perfect profile, it doesn’t collapse and it fits well over glasses and keeps them dry. I compared this against the hood for the On running jacket and this one was lighter, kept its shape more readily, and looked better aesthetically.

The yellow/blue colorway (that appears to be now out of stock) looks better in person than in the photo, I find it uplifting and cheerful. The material was also more robust than the On running jacket’s which was translucent and rustled too much during movement, which would be too noisy during a run.

In contrast the Salomon jacket is fairly quiet during a run.

I am a runner and I have always been reluctant about buying a waterproof running jacket as I run warm and perspire a lot even in relatively cold temperatures. I used to avoid going for a run in the rain, but when you want to train every day in the winter sometimes you just have to go out in all weathers.

So I decided to get the Phantom Pull-On as I was attracted by the ridiculously light weight (90g) and it’s also relatively good value compared with the more expensive Gore-Tex Shakedry alternatives. Such a lightweight jacket is naturally remarkably thin, such that the fabric is actually see-through, and therefore offers only a minimal amount of insulation.

This, together with the breathability of the Pertex Shield fabric, helps with preventing over-heating and sweat build-up during high output activity. Saying that, I would only wear this jacket for “recovery runs” – any quicker paces and I overheat, leaving my baselayer drenched in sweat.

Now for the negative – the main gripe I have with this jacket is the hood. Why is it so big? It doesn’t work very well at all in a headwind and it generates a lot of noise on the move as the fabric rubs against your ears.

Worse still, it doesn’t move with your head when you turn your head to check for traffic when crossing a road, which is annoying and also potentially dangerous. Why on earth did Rab design the hood so large whilst also omitting a drawcord at the back for making adjustments? This isn’t a climbing jacket, it’s a running jacket.

That said, I have been using the Phantom Pull-On for cycling to work in damp/mild conditions and I can use the hood over the top of my bicycle helmet – for that use the jacket performs brilliantly.

I have the Phantom Jacket and the pants. For my needs (fishing and running) it is the best option to be in the rain. Cons: The pants are in the calf area for my understanding to wide cutted. And the pants are in the waist area to tight.

I mean the customizeable elastic band is in the widest setting to tight, compared to other pants in my size. Pros: lightweight, packable, nice waterproof, ebony color is not prone to dirt, nice quality I have a get a discount from RAB, because the Jacket shipment delayed for one week.

The pants i bought from another store, because my size was sold out on the RAB webpage. All in all i do recommend the RAB Phantom jacket and the pants.

Super ultralight waterproof smock made of pertex shield technology. Primarily used for runs on rainy days – this pullover does protect from rain. Breathability is on par if not better than waterproof jackets double or triple the weight.

Due to the specialised ultralight fabric this jacket may not be suitable when carrying heavy packs or when the trail involves bushwhacking. As an emergency only piece it is very versatile. Highly recommended.

Okay so this jacket is very attractive and it fits nicely. I didn’t have a problem with it causing me to be overly sweaty or anything. My biggest issue, and the reason I will be returning it is that I spent 300+ on a jacket for running and the hood doesn’t stay in place how it should while running so your face and your hairline gets all sprinkled on.

I can get rained on for free. So unfortunately this jacket is going to be returned. The On Weather Jacket’s hood is amazing!! Unfortunately the zipper destroys your clothing. On Running needs to make some adjustments to the run clothing.

This is a handsome jacket, to be sure, but wasn’t functional enough to justify the cost. The waterproof fabric makes it unbreathable for active use, and the vents don’t seem to help – they just make the jacket less waterproof, so on a rainy run you’d be a wet sweaty mess with a pretty jacket on.

It runs small, as most European brands do, but is long enough for taller women (I’m 5’10” and the XL, which fits like a L, hits me where it’s supposed to). I found the cut of the neck to be a bit off, as if there’s too much room in the back and not enough in the front.

I felt a bit strangled. Maybe that’s intentional to prevent water coming through, but I couldn’t get comfortable with it. Pretty anorak, I just wouldn’t expect it to serve me well on an active day.

I wore this rain jacket for the last 30 miles of a 100K high elevation trail race. It kept me dry and warm in rain and cold wind. Even after it stopped raining I left the jacket on because it kept me warm.

Overall I was very happy with how this jacket functioned. My only complaint was it didn’t squish down real small. It was a little bulky in my pack before it started raining. I didn’t mind too much for this race since I was planning to carry a little bigger pack anyway and the chance of rain was about 90%.

However, I would be more hesitant to bring it on a shorter run or if the chance of rain was a lot lower. I am 5’7″ and 118 lbs and the small fit well with room for some layers under.

I just completed the Wisconsin Ironman in monsoon weather. I called all the local biking stores before the event to find a water proof jacket. No store had one but recommended going to a running store and I found this coat.

It was 55 and rainy the entire time of the race. I was on my bike for over 8 hours in the rain with wind gusts up to 20mph. Bikers were having to stop because they were getting hypothermia. (24% of participants didn’t finish the race.

) However, I stayed dry and my core stayed warm. Worth every penny and am glad I made the decision to get this coat so I didn’t end up with a DNF and can say I’m an Ironman. I’m also excited to use this coach during cross country season when I’m out in the elements as a coach.

Thanks so much for keeping me dry!.

Jackets really are one of the hardest products to get right, the balance of waterproofing the jacket but enabling breathability and not at the high end price point isn’t easy ! The Accelerate 2. 0 waterproof is a goodie ! The fit is excellent and it stands up well to a good downpour! I prefer the jacket with a long sleeve top underneath as find that doesn’t draw sweat from the skin but it’s to be noted that’s a personal preference and the jacket does breath quite well ! Overall a rock solid jacket and an awesome welcome for the autumn / winter wet weather !.

Am absolutely loving this jacket! It will keep you dry during your runs and also keep the wind out. I usually take it off after warming up. The fit is excellent and true to size. It has no unnecessary features but goes on the practical line (which I love).

One small pocket on the chest, perfect for keys or such, and also one on the side to keep somehting bigger, like a phone. Since I love pink I am totally inlove with the color!.

It’s expensive, but worth the investment especially for long runs on very wet days. The jacket has kept me completely dry running in horrendously wet conditions. It’s very light and comfortable to wear.

I’m a size 8 to 10 and ordered in small, but changed it to extra small to get a perfect fit. I didn’t use the hood so can’t comment on that.

Super light, great fit – Large 42 chest 32 waist. Rain doesn’t stick to outer – literally shake and its dry 🙂 A tab behind zip allows you to open zip on jacket when running and vent without it blowing open.

Be aware only use with light running vests as it is not designed to carry a rucksack as outer Gore Tex fabric will wear Only downside for me is no 2 way zip,as I also use it Bikepacking – Hence 4*.

A wet Sunday morning and a 10k race. A good time to test out the jacket. As the blurb says the water runs off it and it most certainly does! Rain doesn’t stick to the jacket at all. The rain stopped as the race started so I expected I’d overheat and it be all sweaty but it wasn’t.

Granted my baselayer was soaked but the inside of the jacket was dry. An amazing jacket!.

Seems like a decent jacket for the money. Seemed reasonably breathable and certainly kept the rain off when I went out for a 3 hour trail run during storm Malik! Only downside is that the zip has broken.

Can’t get it to zip back up and had to curtail any further trail activities. Hoping it’s maybe a one-off but I am unsure whether to get a replacement or go for a refund and maybe pay a bit more for another brand.

At this price, I guess you can’t expect components like zips to be of the best quality but you’d expect it to be a bit more durable.

I recently wore this on a walk up Sca Fell in atrocious conditions. I was kept dry and warm for the whole 6 hours whereas my friends who had spent considerably more on other named brands were wet through and cold.

They were so impressed they are now looking at getting some. Excellent product and excellent price.

Very nice jacket, good sized pockets and fit. Warm that it acts okay in lieu of a different layer in cooler weather. Good waterproofing and seams. Not the most breathable but that’s just the nature of the material.

Bought the Classic Mens waterproof jacket in white and am throughly regretting my choice of colour. Hadn’t even worn the jacket and already covered in stains just from being carried in my backpack. Not had this problem from any of my cheaper hi vis jackets so extremely disappointed that quite an expensive item has absolutely no resilience to getting marked.

Same thing has happened to my Provis white tshirt which went through the wash with other white items. Came out covered in dark patches but the rest of my washing came out fine. I’d advise other customers to only shop for black items.

I bought this jacket in orange for my husband, a lifelong runner who had a gap in running and is getting back into it. This time of year is so utterly dark and depressing and I wanted him to be visible in the dark mornings.

He loves the jacket, says the material wicks very well and fits comfortably. Definitely worth investing in a proper piece of kit. Sleeves not too long either. He is 5 foot 10 for reference, weighs about 80kg and a Medium fits him perfectly.

We are new to Proviz but I’ve already purchased other items.

After reading reviews I was expecting a really great coat to run in the rain , keep me dry but breath to allow me to stay reasonably dry inside. As it’s been really wet the last few weeks I have used it in the rain.

I might be a very sweaty runner but I found this as wet inside as out on my return, so pointless really , it does not breath at all and there are no vents. Also on washing it out to rinse the sweat out It takes a really long time to dry and get the water out.

Maybe I’m the only review that is disappointed but this has been my experience. The only upside I can see is it’s visibility in the winter.

I bought this jacket as a rain jqcket So far I’ve worn it in light rain, not heavy so I don’t know if the waterproofing will stand up to that. The zips are tight and close fitting. The jacket had a snug fit and I’m not a big guy so if you’re planning to wear much more than a thinnish base layer then order a size up.

My only dislike is the hood storage. The hood folds in and is retained by a clip. Id have preferred it to be stowed in a more secure way.

Now don’t go wasting this on a slightly damp, kind of chilly day – it’s too much and you get a bit hot in it. However when the wind picks up, the rain starts going horizontal and youre starting to shiver, game on! Its perfect in tough conditions, feels super lightweight but keeps the wind and rain out.

The hood is a good fit too. Pricey but worth it.

I bought this jacket for running in the rain, snow and winter. I am 6’2″ and 175lbs and a size large fits great. It is a slim fit athletic jacket but still works well with a layers under as long as they are not too bulky.

I have only used it twice but so far I love it. The fit is great and not restrictive at all when you run. Used it on a run in the rain/snow and kept dry and warm. The jacket breathes really well while keeping you dry in the rain and snow.

This jacket is fantastic. It fits like a glove the cut is amazing. The quality of materials is clearly superior. And despite it being super thing and light it actually does keep warm. If there was not that issue with the zipper.

I agree it would be great to have the little button so you can keep it open and just fasten both sides so you don‘t go flapping about like batman. But the issue I have – presumably a production issue – is that the inside of the zipper is so rough and the jacket being cut rather close to the body, it roughs up and basically damages my t-shirts.

All t-shirts I have worn underneath this jacket so far all have a roughed up frizzy line running right across the middle where the on jacket zipper chafed against the tissue. On has without a doubt Apple status – fabulous designs paired with fabulous quality, but this one is a bit of a let-down.

I love this jacket! It was more than I normally like to spend on a running jacket but after taking it out for a few runs I think it is worth it. The quality matches the prices. It fits well, looks nice, and is functional.

There is an inner mesh inside that makes it really comfortable compared to other weather running jacket’s that tend to feel like garbage bags. The cuffs are also one of my favorite parts there is a small bit of elastic to help the jacket fit well around with wrists to keep moisture out but not too tight to be uncomfortable.

Loved how this jacket looked on website, decided to purchase gray and white combo; I live in the PacNW and am always looking for good wet weather running gear. When the jacket arrived, I was disappointed in numerous ways.

First, the material is sheer and the images onsite are misleading (the material appears to be opaque). Second, I ordered my usual size S (I am 5’6″, 117lbs) and the fit was odd–body was too loose (making the silhouette unflattering) and the length was too long (I have a normal, athletic build and do not have a short torso).

Third, the hood was really heavy and when the jacket was completely zippered and the hood was not in use, the weight caused the collar to press against my neck in an uncomfortable way. Lastly, the collar/neck was stiff and the edge often suck into my chin when the jacket was zippered as pictured on the Backcountry site.

I could not convince myself that this jacket would be comfortable on a 5 mile run and for the price, this jacket needed to be perfect. Returned it to Backcountry with no regrets.

Just came back from an overnight backpacking trip with unrelenting rain and hail, this shell kept me dry from the rain! I thought the warp around hood a bit overkill at the store, but when the rain and hail came at me from all angles, the hood protected my face! Got a little damp underneath from sweat, but I was wearing a very thick fleece under.

Size up if you want enough space for layering and placing a daypack inside the jacket.

I bought the Storm Racer jacket a few weeks ago new and sized up to a large as this line runs small. I normally wear Medium in Patagonia, 175 lbs, 5’11. 5′. The aestic and appearance of the Storm Racer are both great.

I could wear it around town as a lifestyle piece and easily pack it away for part of my hiking collection. After owning it for only a few weeks, I wore this jacket on a hike in the moderate rain for about an hour and it ‘wet out’ along the shoulders, arms and portions of back (see picture).

My activity’s pace was not fast enough to cause any sweating and i have never washed or wore any packs over this garment. I wore the jacket again, in lighter rain for 15 minutes, and also experienced some wet out.

I purchased this garment with the intent to have a jacket I could easily pack away when seeing an outdoor concert (at Red Rocks, Telluride Bluegrass Festival) and when hiking ultra light. Additionally, I need a waterproof shell that will keep me dry when I’m hiking 14ers.

Unfortunately, I decided to return this jacket per faulty waterproofing design flaws as it does not live up to the H2NO standard. Instead, I swapped it for the Cloud Ridge in Medium. While the Cloud Ridge is a bit heavier (13+ ounces vs the 6+ for the Storm Racer), it appears to be made of thicker materials would should maintain its waterproofing integrity for longer.

As an ultra water resistant wind breaker, the Storm Racer is ideal but a bit pricey compared to its thinner counterpart the Houdini. I do not recommend this product as it is not waterproof and has failed on multiple rain tests for varied periods of time.

LOVE THIS JACKET! I also have the Torrent shell and the alpine Houdini, both great jackets. The the SR jacket is really a perfect running jacket, compact and packable super light weight, breathable and very waterproof.

The fit and cut is perfect for me, the hood fits nicely, I recently wore it on a 5 hour run in the rain, and it did suprisingly well, for ANY jacket used in those conditions, it did a great job of keeping me dry to a point.

There is no running jacket that exists ,that can keep anyone totally dry, in 5 hours of running in the rain. I really like to do long runs and I think most people that do long Mtn runs wear a backpack, a kit of some sort, so size, weight and dependability are the only thing you care about when packing your kit.

I think it’s on the expensive side, not everyone can spend that much on a rain jacket, however, these days more then, ever, you need to know where your hard earned money is going. Patagonia makes no secret where it stands with the planet and the humans on it, so every penny you spend on Patagonia products, is helping the planet and people that live on it so let’s make a difference.

Long-sleeved jacket / t-shirt. Very fine and comfortable for not very cold days. Narrow and snug. If you are thin, it looks like a glove.

Very light fitted jacket and Waterproof. Have used a few time trail running. Packs away well.

Well cut product (note: very slim cut!) And very technical at a low price on runner inn. Very happy !

When there is a chance of rain, I simply throw this rain jacket in my pack or tie it around my weight. It is very light and has amazing ventilation. I was especially impressed by the waterproof pockets.

I have used this in the biggest downpours and stay dry underneath every time. I highly recommend this jacket. It is an amazing combination of lightweight, ventilated, and even has pockets. It has all the features of much more expensive rain jackets and performs as well or better.

I love everything about these rainrunner jackets. I purchased the black one before this one and while I love the style, fit and everything it just sucks that the pocket that they show that holds your phone has just came off on not one but both of them.

And not after hardly any use. Literally within the first or second run which was really frustrating. Again I love the look and style and I bought the second one assuming that maybe that happening on the first one was a fluke but nope.

So my advice is just don’t use the small pocket meant to hold your phone and you will be very pleased. Hopefully this is something they address in the next versions because I do really love these jackets aside from that issue.

I agree with most of the reviewers about the good fit and material and the awesome venting. I’m surprised that no one else has commented on the problematic hood that is completely non-adjustable. The hood is large on my head, and without any way to tighten it I have a hard time keeping the hood out of my eyes (especially when turning to look for traffic).

Folding up the brim helps a little, but the hood should be adjustable as its a critical component of a rain jacket.

So disappointed, the jacket is not exactly cheap as far as price goes, but is poor in quality. I bought this in October so didn’t really need it until December, at which point it was too late to return.

Short story made shorter, the seams are coming apart after less than 5 hours of light wear. I learned the lesson, you can save your money.

I’ve used this jacket exclusively running trails. Its lightweight, very packable, extremely breathable and waterproof. I’ve yet to use it in the winter months, but its passes the test for summer/fall running in the trails.

I had to size up by one size as it runs a little small.

Amazing jacket for colder days, maybe a bit too warm for +8C and above. I like the ventilation on the back, windproof panels at right places, convenient pockets, good fit, accommodating for base and midlayer without looking baggy.

Bought jacket about 3 weeks ago. Have been out in heavy rain twice and can vouch it is 100% waterproof. Oh and very visable in the dark. Excellent jacket.

I bought this Jacket for my 10mile commute to work every morning nd evening and I’ve been pleasantly surprised. Great breathability and I found it waterproof enough for the weather we’ve had over the past month.

I would mostly certainly recommend for the money.

Great jacket been caught a few times in heavy rain but remained dry would definitely recommend this jacket also stand out in traffic on a night with the illumination on it