Columbia Ramble Rain Jacket - Women's - 2011 BCS

Great jacket, love the longer length. Only complaint would be the smaller hood for when its really raining but overall a great jacket.

I've been searching all over for a reasonably priced, well fitting, rain jacket. I am 5'4, 114 lbs. I was having a hard time finding a jacket that fit me without looking so baggy. Ramble fit the bill. The jacket is not baggy, its thickness is perfect (so you aren't sweating buckets) and the length was exactly what i wanted; comes to about mid thigh. I got a small. The sleeves are about 1/2 inch too long, but there is velco at the wrist to tighten so that works. There is definitely room to put a sweatshirt as a layer (I think the XS would not have been more fitted, but not allowed for layering). Someone posted something about the zipper....and I have to agree. It is very tough to zipper up. I am hoping with more wears it will get easier. Still not a reason for me to send it back, as I've had such a hard time finding something. All in all, thumbs up for me.

This is a very nice jacket, but unfortunately I have to return it. This jacket is cut for a slim woman. I am a standard size medium, but there isn't enough room for anything but a lightweight top underneath. The jacket curves in at the waist and would not fit someone with slightly large hips. I also had difficulty with the zipper. I tried many times to insert the bottom of the zipper before it finally inserted properly. That, in itself, would be reason to return it, even if it fit better.

The jacket feels light and smooth. I bought the red in XS. Fitting works for my 5'00 size and the color is a nice shade of red. Also the jacket doesn't have a heavy plastic feeling. I tried it by going out on my bike under a light rainy night. It works great under Honolulu weather conditions.

I just received my Rambling Rain jacket in preparation for moving to Portland, OR. I ordered an XS and am just over 5 feet tall and weigh 95 pounds. The jacket is close fitting and it was too tight through the arms and chest for me to wear a fleece under it. I am returning it for a small. My arms are short and fortunately the velcro allows me to adjust the sleeves at the wrist. I would like it if the jacket were even a few inches longer. The hood seems great. I had no trouble with the zipper or snaps and I love the Burnt Henna color. I have not as yet worn this coat in the rain, so will report back later when I hope to give it 5 stars. I liked it enough to try a larger size.