While some adventures call for a sturdy hardshell, most of the time a lightweight, packable jacket will do – but it still needs to seal out the rain and let sweat escape. With the Ampli-Dry II, Columbia has built on the success of its bestselling and emerged with a more effective barrier against the rain, and a more planet-friendly design. This is a lightweight, comfortable rain jacket that's comfortable and protective for and packs down small enough that you won't be able to find any excuse not to throw it in your even when the skies are clear at the .
and a super soft face fabric make sure you're always comfortable even when you're or meet with a steep slope, and underarm vents let you quickly dump heat when you're moving fast. The hood has been reimagined for a snug, protective fit that doesn't blow down in a gale or obscure your vision. Though it has a casual, active fit, the drop tail adds extra protection when it gets blustery out, as do the hook-and-loop fastenings at the wrists and adjustable hem.
There might not be any inner pockets for your map, but with two deep hand-warming pockets and chest pocket, there's plenty of storage for and phones. Our only real grip is that the Omni Tech membrane does stick against some fabrics, which can make it slightly awkward to pull this on in a hurry if the heavens open on a walk. However, it's an extremely functional rain jacket otherwise and with the removal of forever chemicals, we consider this an upgrade.
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