womens Essential Lightweight Waterproof Rain Jacket

I was on the hunt for a rain shell and had several specific criteria: 1) long (if you're in the pouring rain, what good does a coat do if it only covers the too half of you? Wet butt, no thanks!). This is definitely long to cover your bootie. 2) waterproof- obviously. I haven't tried this in rain yet, but it's Gore Tex, so I'm confident this has that covered. 3) lightweight and packs up small- this is so lightweight it feels like air. It rolls up pretty small. Like one other reviewer said, I got mine at a steak by getting a used Amazon Warehouse deal on it and the tags were still attached. Definitely like new and paid a fraction of full price. I got black which wasn't my first pick but for the price I can't go wrong. I'm 150lbs and 5'6" and the medium definitely fit and looked the nicest. However if I squat down, it kinda cut me across the hips and there wasn't a whole lot of room for layering. A large didn't cut me across the hips when I squat and I could put a fleece underneath and not feel constricted in the least. It wasn't as flattering of a look, but if I'm in a downpour, I want to be dry, not a model. Plus when you're soaked I hate the feeling on having tight clothes in addition, so large is the winner. It doesn't have the look of being "too big" either if you know what I mean. It still looks nice and looks like it fits - just with a little more wiggle room. Overall I'd definitely say this fits the bill. I'm looking forward to being dry in the rain and hope this lasts for most of my life!

I love this jacket! I bought it after lots of research as it was one of the few good quality jackets with a nice long length. This is crucial when you’re hiking or doing other activities as you don’t need to worry about baring your lower back to the elements when bending over, etcetera. This is particularly important, especially for someone as tall as me (5’11”). Colour? Gorgeous. I got the blue. It’s very different in different lights, varying from ink navy in the dark to a stunning blue and deep royal blue. Size? I’m usually a size 14-16 AU or 10-12US. I tried the large in in store and while it fit, there wouldn’t have been much room for layers. So I ordered the XL. Perfect. Plenty of roominess, which I prefer. Especially plenty of room in the sleeves for movement, even in the slimmer large. This is notable to me, as I often find that if an article of clothing is going to be too small, it will be in the arms. Quality? I’ve worn goretex jackets before and so know if their quality. This jacket is no exception. The water droplets just slide right off, even in an absolute downpour. The absolute best part of the jacket - so incredibly light and packable. I seriously didn’t believe it when it arrived. It weighs nothing. My parents want to update their hiking jackets to jackets that are similarly light. It’s wonderful. The only thing I don’t like? No interior pockets. So far hasn’t been a major issue, but I did used to use them a lot in my previous jacket. So we’ll see. Oh and I’m from Australia, where Amazon does not ship to. Ugggh. Sucks. I had to use a middle man to get the jacket to me, which cost an additional $80. Overall? Buy it. It’s a worthy investment.

Fantastic jacket! Finally! Goretex, Two-way Zipper, Pit Zips, a length fit for a mature woman. It suits a woman’s body by having some shape too! I can even fit a light jacket under it. (I am 5’1”, under 100 lbs, and am thrilled with the XS.)

Hi all, I'd been searching for a Gore-Tex rain coat that was thigh-length in order to stay dry on hikes and other outdoor activities. Also felt that the length would be more work-appropriate than a shorter jacket. Marmot makes excellent quality gear, but I freely admit I wouldn't have bought this if I hadn't found it Used Very Good in Warehouse Deals. (For anyone who's wondering, this is a great way to score stuff that would normally be out of one's price range). But back to the coat: packable, soft, not too noisy, and roomy enough for a fleece layer underneath. I'm a 8 on top, wide shoulders/kayaker's arms, and usually a 10 in pants. I bought a Large to ensure ease of movement. The zippered pockets are huge and the attached hood fits well without being too floppy. The blue is a light navy--not royal, not dark navy, but somewhere in between. Pretty color for us brunettes.

Well made. I ordered larger size so I could wear a jacket underneath easily. Velcro on front closure, cuffs and pockets are strong. Pockets are deep and also have zipper closure. No inside pocket. Good length to cover thighs. Two way front closure zipper another plus. Also under arm zipper vents. Hood alittle big on me but has adjustments. Color is as seen and I get compliments on it and the over all jacket. So far good in the rain. I like long walks and hikes and with rain pants this keeps me dry. A great price for the quality. Fit for broad back/chest, 5'2", large, to accommodate down jacket or bulky sweater.

This is a smart looking coat. The dark raspberry color is striking. I've never seen a coat in quite this color before and I love it. As described, the coat is light weight and packs well. Water rolls right off this coat plus I like the longer length that comes to mid / lower thigh. It is exactly what I was looking for - perfect for travel. The only thing to know before purchasing this coat is that it is somewhat fitted in the hips.I am a 6-8 on the bottom. I ordered a medium (size 8-10) and while it was comfortable and I liked that fit - it was not particularly roomy. If the purchaser wants a looser fit, consider a size up.

LOVE this jacket! plenty of room in shoulders for active outdoor movement, but so flattering to have shaped seems instead of a drawstring cinch like so many others - it's my "dress coat" for mild weather - the blue is lovely! I'm 135 ish, 5'4.5 ish and the small is just right. Had it for a year now and it looks brand new still.

Really nice coat. Can't beat Goretex! Nice color and fit. I can wear a heavy hoodie under it and be warm without tightness and the underarm zipped vents are there if I need them. The zipper does open from the bottom and is sturdy. Only one ding and this is true of many garmets - the ridiculous antiquated backward zipper!

I love everything about this jacket: the fact that it is lightweight but I can layer underneath it; it's waterproof; it's long enough to cover my bottom; it fits well including the hood. And the dark raspberry colour is perfect!

The sleeve fitting is narrow under the arms causing the pit zips to intrude into the arm pits, very uncomfortable, requires an extra inch to be unable to wear any layers underneath . A heartbreaking decision to return the jacket searched for a long time very difficult to find a quality women’s shaped longer length gortex jacket with a well fitting hood, body and sleeve length was perfect overall perfect except for under arm fitting. Jacket XS fitting my weight 49 kg, height 5’ 2”.Four star rating for the overall jacket quality.

Excelente para lluvias ligeras y no más de 30min de exposición, ya que después de ese tiempo o con lluvias intensas, se empieza a filtrar el agua !!

Good lightweight jacket and size is perfect.

This is decently priced, high-quality lightweight waterproof. The fit and feel is nice. I particularly like the fact that it is long enough to cover your bum which is what you want when hiking - so many of the good-quality jackets on the market are cut short - which is useful when you are wearing a harness but not ideal the rest (i.e. most) of the time.