Columbia Rubber Ducky Deux Rain Jacket - Women's - 2010 BCS

When I ordered this I imagined it would be like the bright yellow latex-y coats I wore as a little girl. Not so at all. It's surprisingly soft, and doesn't interfere too much with bending at the elbow. It is a little bit warm, though. There is no option for ventilation, so it leaves you wondering why you don't just wear a shell or water resistant winter coat. I thought it'd be for warmer weather, but it'll leave you sweating for any long duration of wear. On a vanity note, the fit is completely unflattering on someone with curves (myself), and the tie slips out at the waist no matter how many times you double/triple knot it.

This is going to sound like a contradictory review, but here we go...I love this jacket; the plaid is fun, the price is right, and the fit is great (5'7 130 lbs, medium is perfect). Its also plenty water resistant for my 20 min walk to work. For me its a perfect jacket.

HOWEVER, this jacket does not breathe, at all. NONE. Its like wearing a plastic rain suit. This is a great jacket for the pacific NW (i live in portland, but travel to seattle often as well), where its mild (50-60 degrees) and rainy. Absolutely do not buy this if you live in a warm weather, humid area--I lived in florida for 4 years and this jacket would be hell if i wore it there.

Also, the material is polyurethane coated cotton, so the feel of the jacket is also very rubbery--i dont mind, but i know one of my friends hates it.

Lastly, this garment is NOT seam taped, so it is not actually waterproof--just highly water resistant. I am fine walking 20 minutes to work in moderate to light rain, but eventually water will soak in at the seams.

All in all, you get what you pay for...this is a fabulous jacket for under $100, but if you need something that is seam sealed and breathable, shell out the $200+ (I highly recommend The North Face Grace Jacket for complete waterproof and breathable protection).

Love the look of this jacket. Very versatile and perfect for the Oregon weather. Get the size a little larger due to buttoning and if you wanted to layer underneath. Keeps you warm and dry! Great price and totally worth it. Plus when I had to exchange out for a larger size, the support staff really helped me through it all.