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 Rain Shield O2 Breathable Rain Jackets By: Rain Shield Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 9 More Information Rain Shield O2  On: 2008-05-17This jacket is very light and not very durable but is very nice to have along on a bike or kayak trip. It is a good jacket for the price. Good for the price.  On: 2008-04-02The only con is that it doesnt have any pockets, which I knew before I made the purchase. Another color might be useful. Crappy Material.  On: 2007-11-15I would not recommend this product. The material the jacket is made out of is rather flimsy and looks like it could fall apart very easily. Crappy Material. On: 2007-11-14I would not recommend this product. The material the jacket is made out of is rather flimsy and looks like it could fall apart very easily. perfect for hot climates  On: 2007-08-09We have taken this rainjacket into the Amazon jungle for a few years now and its the best type of rainjacket for that climate! Its lightweight so its not hot and stuffy but waterproof and sturdy enough that it last for years compared to ponchos and plastic jackets. My only suggestion would be to make it in other colors besides yellow! Super Jacket for Rainy Days or Camping On: 2007-06-03I know anyone would hate a rainy day without waterproof clothes. This jacket is stylish and perfect for those will-it wont-it rain days. Also with is bright color, its going to be easy to notice and spot the wearer, which is good when youre camping, especially if there are hunters (I hope not) nearby. This is an ideal jacket and I recommend it for all outdoor uses and itll be reliable so you dont have to worry about buying another anytime soon. Great Jacket for Occasional Use On: 2007-01-31Last year, I spent a week in Maine cycling around in the rain. I got wet and cold, and all my "rain gear" failed me. At the end of the ride, I marched myself into a local bike shop, ready to spend whatever it took to get a waterproof and breathable jacket. Claims that a jacket is both "waterproof" and "breathable" are usually empty promises when it comes to cycling apparel. Waterproof jackets are not hard to find, but you simply generate too much heat and moisture for the "breathability" of the fabric to keep you from overheating. Nonetheless, the shop informed me that of all the jackets they sold, this one came the closest to the ideal. I was more than skeptical, but for the price, I thought it worth a try. I live in Southern California, where it doesnt rain often, so the jacket sat in my drawer for months before it got its first use. I finally had a chance to use it on a 80 mile bike ride with over 10,000 feet of climbing, most of which was in a steady rain. Heres the bottom line. The jacket IS windproof. It IS waterproof. And it IS breathable. More breathable than any jacket I currently own. And all that without pit-zips, a two way zipper, or adjustable cuffs. I was astounded. If youre someone who spends a lot of time in the rain, this jacket is not for you. The material looks fragile ... almost like a paper towel with plastic sprayed over one side, so I dont think it would last. But if youre someone who needs a great performing rain jacket for occasional use, I dont think you can do better than the Rain Shield 02. falls apart way too easily; not good for cycle-commuting  On: 2005-11-26I thought this jacket was too good to be true when I bought the hoodless, cycling version, and indeed, it was. Yes, its inexpensive, light, packable, keeps rain out, surprisingly breathable, and even U.S.-made. The fuzzy liner keeps the jacket from sticking to your arms. However, for regular, rainy-day commuting (as in Seattle), this jacket is just way too fragile and barely lasted me a couple months. The outer, pored layer is extremely thin and fragile. Unlike ripstop nylon, once it starts ripping, its hard to stop, and its easy to rip this stuff. Lets just say you should make sure to have your fingernails filed before handling it, and I recommend against tossing it in your pannier without the protection of a plastic bag. Given its short useful life, Im not really sure if this jacket is good for anybodys needs...definitely not for commuters. I bit the bullet and went for a Burley jacket and couldnt be happier...well worth it. falls apart way too easily; not good for cycle-commuting On: 2005-11-25I thought this jacket was too good to be true when I bought the hoodless, cycling version, and indeed, it was. Yes, its inexpensive, light, packable, keeps rain out, surprisingly breathable, and even U.S.-made. The fuzzy liner keeps the jacket from sticking to your arms. However, for regular, rainy-day commuting (as in Seattle), this jacket is just way too fragile and barely lasted me a couple months. The outer, pored layer is extremely thin and fragile. Unlike ripstop nylon, once it starts ripping, its hard to stop, and its easy to rip this stuff. Lets just say you should make sure to have your fingernails filed before handling it, and I recommend against tossing it in your pannier without the protection of a plastic bag. Given its short useful life, Im not really sure if this jacket is good for anybodys needs...definitely not for commuters. I bit the bullet and went for a Burley jacket and couldnt be happier...well worth it. Cheap and very functional but not sturdy On: 2005-07-12This is a great jacket to stuff in your bag to have on hand. Extremely lightweight and VERY waterproof, but also breatheable, so you dont get horribly hot when you wear it while biking. At the same time, it keeps you warm on a chilly morning. The only (and rather serious) trade off for this deal is that the jacket rips pretty easily. The material is not terribly sturdy so if you wear this jacket a lot, you are likely to shred it within a season as I did. At the price, it isnt hard to replace each season, but I wish I didnt have to replace it all the time. Cheap and very functional but not sturdy On: 2005-07-11This is a great jacket to stuff in your bag to have on hand. Extremely lightweight and VERY waterproof, but also breatheable, so you dont get horribly hot when you wear it while biking. At the same time, it keeps you warm on a chilly morning. The only (and rather serious) trade off for this deal is that the jacket rips pretty easily. The material is not terribly sturdy so if you wear this jacket a lot, you are likely to shred it within a season as I did. At the price, it isnt hard to replace each season, but I wish I didnt have to replace it all the time. Light, high quality, inexpensive On: 2004-12-23Few products meet the expectations you have when initially purchased. For the elite few, you dont forget them. This jacket is one of mine... I bought this jacket two years ago as I was reducing the weight of my backpack equipment but not willing to spend hundreds of dollars for designer label. The jacket is unbelievably light, works as expected, and is more breathable than any jacket Ive ever worn. It performed well during an all day drizzle and at various times of heavy rain. You wont want to wear it as a fashion statement. An interesting aside: My wife found it in my closet one day and used it on a day trip to the zoo. It took me two months to wrestle it back from her. |