1. Marmot Oracle Jacket - Mens
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My husband is the go-to guy for getting the best outdoors gear. He chose the Marmot Oracle jacket as a lightweight waterproof jacket, suitable for wearing by itself or layering over a vest when the temperatures drop. I love the two-way zipper so I can loosen the fit around the hips for better walking. I prefer the men's version since I wear it over a Camelbak or fanny pack when walking.
2. Marmot Oracle Women's Jacket
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Designed to fit a woman. Two layer dry touch waterproof/breathable design. Handwarmer pockets and pit zips. 2003 Editors' Choice Award from Backpacker Magazine for best 3-season lightweight rainwear on the market.
3. Rain Shield O2 Rainwear
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A yellow rain suit is a walking essential for dreary, rainy days. I was truly pleased with how supple, scentless, and breathable the O2 Rainwear rain suit was. I wore it through several cloudbursts and it kept me dry, with the water beading up and rolling off without soaking into the fabric, while allowing any sweat to escape from inside as well. I wore it temperatures from 50-60F.
4. RRS Pro Velocity Rain Jacket
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This waterproof and windproof jacket comes in men's and women's versions. The reflective elements on this jacket are outstanding. It has a two-way zipper, which you don't often find on running jackets. I prefer a two-way zipper as I like a longer length of waterproof jacket to keep my seat dry, but still want freedom of motion for my legs. I like the number of pockets - an inside media pocket to keep your electronics dry, and an outer zip chest pocket for stuff you need to get to more often. It also has zip side pockets. You can detach the hood. The price is excellent for a jacket of this quality.
5. REI Ultra Light Jackect
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This jacket is is waterproof and it comes in several pretty colors, men's, women's and plus sizes. It packs inside its own bag for stowing if the day warms up. It has pit zips to open up if you need more air. It has front pockets and a chest pocket for your music player. The only drawback is that it only has a one-way zipper rather than a 2-way zipper.
6. Marmot PreCip Jacket - Women's
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This lightweight waterproof breathable rain jacket packs up small enough to fit into a water bottle. The long front pockets can be used for warming hands or ventilation, and it has pit zips for further ventilation.
7. Marmot PreCip Jacket - Men's
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The men's version of the PreCip jacket. Warning: the electric blue color offered in previous years (which you may find on close-out) is a most lovely deep purple. And so I inherited it from my husband as he chose a color more suited to his masculine sensibilities. The men's version works great for me.
8. North Face Venture Jacket
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Waterproof, windproof and breathable, with two long front pockets to use to warm hands or stow gear or vent. The shirttail hem provides rear coverage while letting you get full hip motion.
9. Patagonia Rain Shadow Jacket
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Waterproof, breathable, lightweight rain jacket that has a relaxed fit for layering. Has pit zips and two zippered exterior pockets and one interior zippered pocket and a roll-down hood.
10. Patagonia Eco Rain Shell Jacket
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This packable waterproof jacket is meant for active sports like walking and hiking. It's made of recycled polyester. It has removable hood, vertical stash pocket, single internal security pocket, two generous handwarmer pockets.
