Many weather experts have predicted that this spring will be warmer and drier than normal in most parts of the country. As a result, you might not need to worry too much about getting caught out in the rain while going for a hike, heading out on a camping trip, or taking part in other outdoor activities.
Still, you should keep a rain jacket handy in your car, just in case a spring soaker strikes when you least expect it and leaves you scurrying for cover. You might think that now would be one of the worst times to invest in a new raincoat since it seems everyone would be buying them up. However, REI has a bunch of great options in stock and, in many cases, on sale. The Finisterre Skybird Rain Jacket, for example, usually retails for $215, but REI has it marked down to just $100 in the seagrass color seen here, with available sizes ranging from S to XL.
This rain jacket is virtually weightless, but that won’t stop it from keeping you dry if rain catches you off guard. It’s constructed from triple-layered recycled polyester fabric and boasts a 12,000 mm hydrostatic head rating, showcasing just how protective it can be in even the hardest downpours. It has also earned a 10,000 g/m² breathability rating, suggesting how effective it can be at managing your perspiration, regardless of when or where you choose to wear it.
Additionally, this rain jacket comes jam-packed with features that will make you want to throw it on, even when there isn’t rain in the forecast. From its adjustable cuffs, hem, and hood that will keep you comfortable, to its raglan sleeves that allow you to move more freely, it includes so many small details that push it over the top. Plus, as many reviewers have pointed out, it’s an aesthetically pleasing jacket, which further increases the chances you’ll want to wear it on both rainy and sunny days.
“It’s a good-looking jacket,” one reviewer wrote. “It’s excellent in rainy conditions and windy ones, too. It will keep you warm even though its material is relatively thin.”
“It’s perfect for warmer weather and exactly what I need for the spring and summer,” another shopper added. “It’s very light but still provides excellent protection against rain.”
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The Finisterre Skybird Rain Jacket is 53% off at REI. Purchase one today and be sure to keep it in your car at all times in the coming months.
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Chris Yuscavage
Commerce Writer, Autoblog