Hiking Gear I Wish I Didn't Buy (& What I Wish I Got Instead): Rain Jackets
Comparing different rain jackets to help you make the best choice for your rainy, outdoor adventures! ⛈ Find the links to the jackets I mentioned in this video below. RAIN JACKET BREAKDOWNS 👇 💧REI Rainier Rain Jacket 2.5 Layer system Weight: 9.9 oz Waterproof Rating: NOT LISTED Breathability: 2/5 💲Price: I purchased this on sale for $49; however retail price is $99.95. Jacket Link 🔗: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/pdM... 💧Columbia Arcadia II Rain Jacket: 2 Layer system Weight: 11.2 oz Waterproof Rating: NOT LISTED Breathability: 2.5/5 💲Price: Retail price is $89.99, however this item can often be found on sale for under $50. Women's 🔗: https://amzn.to/45J93vE Men's 🔗: https://amzn.to/3W2gqvc 💧Rab Kinetic 2.0 Rain Jacket: 2 Layer system Weight: 10.2 oz Waterproof Rating: 10,000mm Breathability: 5/5 💲Price: Purchased on sale for $200, retails for $260. If I had to do it over, I would definitely pay full price for this jacket for how incredible it is! Women's 🔗: https://backcountry.rockporch.com/prd... Men's 🔗: https://backcountry.rockporch.com/mli... 💧Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket: 3 Layer system Weight: 12.4 oz Denier: 20D Waterproof Rating: 20,000mm Breathability: 4/5 💲Price: $179, on sale at REI about once a year Women's 🔗: hhttps://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/IlY... Men's 🔗: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/Rkv... Rain Pants 🔗: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/mEK... Kids 🔗: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/41x... Let me know in the comments which Rain Jacket YOU would pick, or if there’s another you recommend after your own extensive testing! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more hiking tips and info. Happy Trails! 📷 Follow Me: Instagram: / @groundupadventures TikTok: / groundupadventures Website/Blog: https://groundupadventuresco.com/ Facebook: / @groundupadventuresco Please note some of the above links are paid affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission off of your purchase, at no additional cost to you. Thank you SO much for your support in advance if you happen to use my links! This helps me create additional content like this for you. Happy trails :) #hikinggear #hikingtips #hikingessentials #rainjacket #raincoat #waterproofgear #summergear #summerhiking #thunderstorms #backpackinggear #backpacking #hikesafe #hikemoreworryless #trailsafety #outdooradventures #besthikinggear

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