Ultralight Rain Jackets Review

All together the precip is a worthy contender for almost all predictable usages of a rain jacket and rightfully deserves its reputation.

Ultralight rain jackets review. A long time ultralight favorite outdoor research s helium rain jacket has been overhauled for 2020. Marmot has truly designed an effective lightweight rain jacket with the precip but the best part that rounds it all out is the price tag. Here are a few worth noting. The visp rain jacket by enlightened equipment is one of the lightest rain jackets on our list.

Do i need a rain jacket in the summer. It s a great option for most backpackers hikers climbers and trail runners who are likely to carry their rain jacket in their pack the majority of the time. Rains has been able to mitigate that thick rubbery feel in its ultralight rain jackets which were released in february 2020. Some people might prefer to get by without while others prefer the added protection of a hood.

Often it doesn t even need reinforcement. There are a few features that aren t necessarily guaranteed on all ultralight rain jackets. These shells are quite durable compared to lightweight pu coated gear or other ultralight rain jackets. If you want an ultralight rain jacket that absolutely has to fit in that last little spot in your pack then the helium ii is a great choice.

While it lacks many features such as side pockets pit zips and adjustable wrist cuffs in order to save gear weight it has an adjustable hood and a drawcord hem to keep the wind from robbing your body heat. Very breathable the visp can be used for high intensity outdoor activities in light rain. The tester i wore was light and flexible with an adjustable hood and. The outdoor research helium ii is one of the lightest weight rain jackets available which explains its popularity with ultralight backpackers and thru hikers.

One of the benefits of wpb gear is that it s usually made with a durable nylon outer shell. It s not a cheap lightweight rain jacket by any means but it s the lightest jacket we reviewed by a long way so you ll hardly notice it in your pack. Most of these jackets reviewed here in fact have a hood but there s one without and one with a detachable hood.