Columbia Hail Tech Jacket - Men's - 2010 BCS

As far as rain jackets go, this one is up there. It is surprisingly breathable, performing almost as well as Membrain Strata and besting by quite a bit the MHW Conduit laminate. Columbia doesn't give numbers, but my guess is that it's breathable to about 15,000g and it's fully seam taped, so it's completely waterproof as well. This jacket beats out its predecessor by quite a bit as it is now part of the titanium series, is seam taped, and has waterproof zippers instead of flaps overtop. My only qualms with this jacket are the length, as it is really, really long - small drops below my butt and I am 5'9" with a longer-than-average torso, and the lining, which can make it more comfortable, but means that it's heavier than most other jackets. Small weighs almost a pound. It's purely aesthetic, but the outside is a smooth fabric, not the rough ones that most companies use, personally, I prefer the rough, but that's me. Four stars because of the weight and length.

Got this jacket for my fiance. He loves it. It is interchangeable with any of Columbia's fleece jackets also featuring the interchange loops, thus allowing him to wear a fleece layer underneath. It is lightweight, but not flimsy and fits him perfect. He is on a boat all day much of the time and he loves that it keeps him dry in-between surface intervals, and the hood effectively covers his head and even protects his face. 5 stars.

Just picked up one of these and I am very pleasantly surprised! Omni-tech fabric is very soft and pliable - not crinkly at all. Very well constructed. Size is a big baggier than other similar jackets (think TNF Venture) but not so big as to need to downsize - nice casual fit. Nice zippers, great fitting hood. No pit zips but the underarms are vented, well protected under deep flaps.

Omni-tech lived up to specs. Kept me completely dry from nice spring rain storms, but also didn't get clammy underneath the jacket. Dry and dry.

I have to say, I have not yet worn this guy in the rain- so I can't speak to that.
But I do know that it has the best fit of any rain jacket i've tried on.

I went to REI and a Columbia outlet store to try to find this jacket, but both stores did not carry it.
I tried on some other jackets from Columbia while I was their, and everything I tried on felt bulky and large.
So I was a little worried when I ordered this jacket, but man I love the way it fits.

Im a bit over 6 foot and around 145 pounds (lanky...) and the small fits great!

I will agree with what someone else already said about being slightly disappointed that the lining inside the black jacket is not blue as pictured, but I can live with it....

now for the rain!

I bought this one at a crazy discount a couple of months ago and been loving it ever since, I'm completely wet whenever I use, I like it SO much that I stop carrying and umbrella altogether, which in Costa Rica, is a big deal my friends.I wish I had a pair of pants and some Goretex shoes to be 100% waterproof.The pockets work like a charm, I even put my unprotected mobile there and nothing ever happens, LOVE IT.