I have been rocking a Mountain Hardwear Stretch Ozonic rain jacket for the last 6 or 7 years. I am absolutely obsessed with it. It's soft, quiet (not that annoying crinkly material), and sooo stretchy. I can layer it over multiple layers no problem, I can pack it down super small, and most importantly, I can move with full mobility - hiking, climbing, setting up camp, etc.
It's one of my favorite pieces of outdoor apparel. After a run-in with an over-eager pup, it's torn at the pocket. I plan to repair it to the best of my ability, but clearly, it will have lost some of its waterproofing ability. I may end up investing in another rain jacket, and if I do I'm undecided if I would get another Stretch Ozonic or if I should consider something new...
What are your favorite outdoor apparel brands? Who makes the best rain jacket in your opinion?
What are your favorite outdoor apparel brands? Who makes the best rain jacket in your opinion?
Recently, I noticed almost everything in my closet is either Outdoor Research, Patagonia, or Kuhl. In terms of rain jackets, I've been loving OR jackets.
P.S. Mountain Hardware makes my FAVORITE backpack. I have two in different sizes. The MH Cragwagon.
@callmethebreeze, please don't laugh. A few years ago, I was in Target and saw a cheap jacket on the rack. I wouldn't normally buy any jacket from Target, but this one looked good on me. It was only 20 bucks, so I bought it.
Later, I discovered how insulated and rainproof it was. It can be pouring down outside and cold, and I stay warm and dry. The brand name faded off the tag, so I couldn't even tell you what brand it was. I've had it for four years, and it's been the best raincoat ever.
I have Patagonia, Columbia, and Kuhl, and they don't even come close.
@adventurejunkie Oh my gosh, I love this!! You hit the jackpot! That really goes to show the price tag doesn't always mean much