BLACK DIAMONDMens Stretch Waterproof-Breathlable Rain Jacket

This jacket is great. It's now going to be my go-to for backpacking on the Appalachian Trail or Rocky Mountains when temps are not low enough to warrant a heavier lined jacket. I took it for a test run this past weekend in the Smokey Mountains, where temps fluctuated between 30 and 61 degrees and steady rainfall feel during long portions of one day in particular. The jacket kept me completely dry. It was also light enough to backpack with it on and one t-shirt underneath. The armpit vents helped kept me from overheating or gathering moisture as I hiked. The material also kept the cold sub-30 degree strong winds from getting to me as well. It was slim enough to not interfere with movement (I hate bulky jackets or clothing), and yet roomy enough to allow for me to add several layers underneath when temps were low. That said, if I would have stayed in the cold for longer periods of time without hiking or doing exercise, I believe I would have started to get cold. For colder temps and comfort, I go with my Columbia Men's Last Tracks Jacket. That jacket has been stellar for me in the single digit to freezing temp, snowy, ice-rain weather. The jacket has velcro on the end of the sleeves which is great at keeping the rain and wind out. It's hood is also very well designed in combination with how far up the zipper goes to create a nice barrier for your head and face. It's got like some sort of plastic wire in the cap of the hood, which I found helpful for keeping rain off my face... it was like the bill of a baseball hat. I like the zippered water proof pockets too. I also appreciated that the branding is low key and is not obnoxious like other brands. The string on the bottom of the jacket is good also, because it can be pulled to cinch the jacket and keep the wind from getting underneath and onto your core. I'm the kind of shopper who will spend a little extra money for a product (especially a useful one) if the product is well made and is of excellent quality. This jacket was worth the $$$ and I'd highly recommend. As far as sizing goes... I'm a fit 6' tall, 170-175 lbs, so I went with a medium. It was an ideal fit for me.

Used this on the Appalachian Trail as a rain jacket, cold weather insulation, and slept-in to help retain body. Great product. Pit zips helped it to breath at night so it didn’t “sweat.” Taking it to Peru in a few weeks as my hardshell. 75 Km trek up over 15,000 foot hill. May have rain, but expect it’ll perform well in the cold. If your looking for something light, good rain protection, breathable, and don’t need the weight/bulk of expedition GoreTex, this is the solution. Fit was roomy enough to allow for two layers. Everything else I found was too tapered to allow for layering. I’d recommend to anyone. It was the right jacket for the right conditions.

The rain shell is a perfect compromise between light weight and comfort. It does not have a "plastic" feel like many coated light weight rain shells. The hood is over-sized so it easily fits over a climbing helmet.

I did a lot of research before purchasing this product in the hopes that it would truly be water resistant as advertised. After six months of use, this raincoat has lost its waterproof properties. I am so disappointed to have spent all of this money for an item with such a short lifespan!

Though it is well made and a quality product it did not fit me correctly and I am returning it. I would recommend it however.

Good fit. I live in a pretty warm climate (Hawaii), and find the jacket to be a little less breathable than I had hoped. Wear it on the golf course for the frequent rain showers we get over here. So far, so good 👍🏼6

I am rating the seller and not the jacket, which is actually very good. This item was sold by Black Diamond store, a store, that belongs to the actual manufacturer. The seller obviously sent me a used item. You can see the dirt spots on the first picture. There were no tags on the jacket either, so someone must have used and return it. This jacket retails at REI at $165, so $92 for an item with some dirt isn't a bad deal for this price. But sending a used piece to a customer and representing it as brand new one, Black Diamond, really? When I selected it, the ad on Amazon said that it was the last one, but there was nothing there about it being used. Now they are selling the very same jacket for $239. Shame on you, Black Diamond - if you want to get rid off used merchandise - mark it so!

I have gotten tons of compliments on the color of it. Black diamond never disappoints on outdoor gear. Very hydrophobic and breathes well, but stops windchill

Ja, funktioniert, diese Jacke lässt kein Tröpfchen durch. Sie ist sehr leicht und praktisch genäht. Die Verarbeitung mach einen guten Eindruck. Sie passt, ist nicht zu eng. Komisch ist nur, daß der Reißverschluss bei meinem Modell auf der falschen Seite ist...

生地が薄いにも拘らず防寒性、撥水性に優れており、春スキーで役立った。