2024 the best rain jacket review

Price: $83.00
(as of Dec 14, 2024 16:23:16 UTC - Details)

The essential adventure jacket. Practical for a variety of weather conditions, with a fully waterproof and windproof, yet breathable Helly Tech construction, front Storm flap to keep out wind and rain, and vents to prevent overheating. Fully adjustable cuffs, hood, and waist let you adjust the fit and comfort for year-round outdoor activity.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 23.62 x 15.75 x 15.75 inches; 10.65 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 62252
Department ‏ : ‎ mens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 20, 2009
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Helly Hansen
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00EFW7PXE
Reviewer: Bo's Dad
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Perfect Fit (Just 1 Minor Issue)
Review: UPDATE: Since I wrote this review I have worn this jacket in the rain a few times. It does a great job of keeping me dry in the rain and I don't get cold even when it is in the 60s. It is so lightweight and yet it does not feel cheap or like it will rip or tear easy. The fit is really perfect for me. The zipper being on the opposite side was not how I would have preferred, but I have had no trouble using it as is.Here is my first review:Perfect fit and has everything I wanted in a rain jacket. I had a Marmot before this, but it was too heavy, this jacket is just as durable but it is much lighter and this one is not so warm. This is more a shell than a jacket, if it is cold out this will not keep you warm, and I have not had a chance to really try it in the rain yet, but I love the fit. The zipper is on the left of the jacket or right facing the jacket, and most zippers are on the right or left facing the jacket, I didn't really like that, but after trying it a few times it really is not that much harder to zip and to start it, it was easier, but to start zipping it up I thought it was a minor hassle. I am not sure if they are all like this or if I got one for a lefty, but the fit and the comfort of it (it moves very well and I do not feel confined in it anyway), and it breathes well. The say this is a running jacket and I could actually see myself running in this jacket, I could not in my Marmot, it is too heavy and does not move with comfort like this Loke. I could also see wearing this on a hike or just out and about. It really has the perfect design and everything about it for about anything you would want a rain jacket for. Perhaps this is not heavy enough for a really heavy rainstorm where it could be torn or would have things brushing hard against it, but other than those settings this is perfect.

Reviewer: PM
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Perfect light weight rain jacket
Review: I needed a lightweight jacket for some overseas travel. This jacket was perfect in that it has a nice mesh liner so it is substantive, but not heavy and still packs down. I was caught in a terrible downpour and this kept me dry as it is actually waterproof. I also noticed the other day it does a great job blocking out the wind chill. HH knows how to make weatherproof gear. I am very pleased with it.

Reviewer: Breezly
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Seams are taped!
Review: I like that the seams are taped to help keep out moisture. Amazon recommended a size Large, I usually order X-large or 2xl to have some room. I went with a 2xl and it was too tight around my chest, returned it, ordered 3xl.The cuffs are adjustable with velcro as well as the flap over the main zipper. The arm pits have zippers(zip pits) for ventilation.The mesh on the inside on both sides of the zipper can get snagged in the zipper, no big deal. When zipped up all the way, a collar covers your neck, nice touch.Hood is nice.The inside has a plastic feel to it, but it doesn't bother me.The reason I decided to try this brand is that we were in Ireland and it seemed that many of the locals had this brand, but different styles. I figured that since they live in the climate that they do, they must be on to something.

Reviewer: J. Krakar
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great rain jacket for active pursuits
Review: This is my second HH Loke jacket. I have one that I use for hiking/walking during the winter on rainy days. I bought another for casual wear. It doesn't get very cold where I live (mid-40s on the coldest days) and this jacket with a warm shirt underneath if necessary keeps me warm and dry. I did a 2-hr hike/run in moderate rain; for instance, and I only got slightly wet when I was overheating near the end of the workout and unzipped the top of the jacket, but that was not the jacket's fault. The pit zips are really nice if you're working out and the main zipper works well for venting. You have to be careful with the pocket zippers so that you don't catch the nearby fabric, but I'm not usually zipping and unzipping the pockets a lot. Other than that, the jacket seems very waterproof and sturdy. I usually wear a small jacket, and sometimes a medium, and I wear a medium in this jacket. HH jackets tend to fit small, and this one is no exception. The sleeves in the medium are a little long, but otherwise it fits well. With the velcro on the sleeves, the extra length isn't a problem.

Reviewer: Jason S
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Waterproof, good looking Jacket
Review: No complaints. Not too flashy, does its job well, good pockets and zippers. Very water repellent.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The Best
Review: The best light raincoat I've ever owned. Water beads on the surface so well that you just shake the coat and almost all the water comes off. Like that the zipper goes up extra high and the hood is designed well--two features that help keep you dry when it's really coming down. Very lightweight and thin, so it doesn't take up much room in a pack or suitcase.

Reviewer: Michigan buyer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Helly-Hansen is always great
Review: We have many Helly-Hansen jackets and this one, like all of them, is good quality and versatile.

Reviewer: Chet
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Not Waterproof, So It's Not A Rain Jacket
Review: At first it seemed to be nice quality and very lightweight. Seemed great for wearing in the rain in a hot climate. I wore this jacket about 3 times in total. I repelled a gentle rain the first couple times, but I recently wore it for a third time in a regular rainfall. It soaked up the rain like a sponge and I was drenched. The water was coming through the sleeves as if it were a cotton long-sleeved t-shirt. Very disappointing.

Reviewer: Christian Aguilar
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: El forro plástico interior empezó a desprenderse antes de 6 meses con menos de 15 usos, este forro estaba en las costuras principales las cuales al caerse este material plástico empezaron a abrirse las costuras.Para ser una competencia de the north face está muy por debajo la calidad del artículo.

Reviewer: Pablossi
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Dobra jakość, sprawdzona na rowerze podczas deszczu, krople spływały po kurtce więc mam rana zdaje egzamin.

Reviewer: Bulla
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: For bike riding in the rain

Reviewer: Josep
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Estuve dudando mucho sobre qué chaqueta comprar para esos días de viento y lluvia. No sabía mucho sobre este tipo de chaquetas, ya que donde vivo no llueve mucho y tampoco hace mucho aire, y tampoco quería gastarme el dinero en un producto que después no diera esa garantía de comodidad y seguridad. Pero como quería cubrir esos días en viajes, salidas u otros paseos, pues me puse a ello.Tenía un presupuesto "ajustado", y digo ajustado porque no soy de gastarme mucho dinero en una prenda de estas características, pero sé que algo barato no me daría seguridad. Al final esperé y encontré la oferta que me permitió poder comprar esta chaqueta, tras mucho mirar.Es una chaqueta fina, no endeble. Es ligera, tiene las costuras selladas, con ajustes en la muñeca en forma de goma y velcro para una mejor sujeción. Dos bolsillos con cremallera que quedan ocultos por una solapa, así como la cremallera principal que va reforzada con un velcro y una gran solapa, para esos momentos en los que quieres un buen refuerzo o simplemente no te quieres poner la cremallera y aprovechar solo el velcro. También tiene en las axilas una gran abertura de cremallera para transpirar, gomas de ajuste en el cuello y en la cintura para que no quede holgado y un velcro detrás de la capucha para plegarlo en nuestras salidas (si no llueve). Ahhh!! y unos bolsillos interiores de rejilla.A todo esto, paso a dar mi valoración sobre mi uso.No es una chaqueta innovadora, tampoco tiene muchos detalles, es mas bien sencilla, y algo sobria. Sinceramente, buscaba algo así, porque cuando buscamos algo más recargado y con más prestaciones, el precio se va, y quería algo práctico sin florituras.En las salidas a caminar por la montaña, en llano o simplemente andando por la calle, me ha dado un buen resultado, eso si, no recomiendo el uso de la chaqueta con temperaturas más allá de los 16/17º, ya que empiezas a sudar, y no hablo de hacer ejercicio con ella, porque la temperatura subirá más. Tiene una abertura de cremallera debajo de la axila para que transpire, y es de agradecer, pero siento que es un accesorio que puede venirnos bien, y también nos puede incomodar. Viene bien porque aireas la zona de una forma brusca, pero a la hora de abrirla se deforma, porque no hay nada que la mantenga en su posición, ya que lo que la mantenía era la cremallera. Si tienes que correr de forma ocasional en la ciudad con la cremallera abierta, puede que no te incomode demasiado, ni la forma que crea el brazo, ni el ruido que hace, pero si la vas a utilizar para salir a hacer deporte, es un detalle a tener en cuenta.Los bolsillos de rejilla es un detalle que no me lo esperaba. Pensaba que serían unos bolsillos cerrados y, aunque no he tenido problemas de rotura por poner un par de llaves dentro, me queda la incertidumbre de que en alguna ocasión se pueda abrir. Hasta el momento no lo ha hecho, ni tampoco se ve una posible rotura.La he utilizado en la costa, con viento y lluvia, y ha respondido bastante bien. También la he utilizado con la bicicleta de paseo, y es un excelente cortavientos, eso si, recordad que si se lleva totalmente cerrada condensa y se empieza a sudar, en ese caso hay que encontrar el equilibrio entre la ropa puesta, la actividad que se haga y la evacuación de ese sudor, porque no es una chaqueta que transpire, ya que tiene las costuras selladas y eso nos permite que impermeabilice.En definitiva, para no extenderme, estoy muy contento con la chaqueta. Si buscas algo práctico con un precio en oferta, esta es una buena opción.

Reviewer: Rogges
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I still have to test this item in really windy conditions but it holds up really well against water as the name suggests. Water just beads up and rolls off the surface while the jacket absorbs nothing. The arm vents are a nice touch to improve ventilation if needed. My personal favourite feature of this jacket is that it can be folded into its pocket (there are Youtube videos you can look up). In this form, the jacket is both compact, and easily compressed with no damage done to the jacket; it makes it a breeze to pack and take with you on the go.