David Hugh

Practitioner II

What is the best Jacket for stormy weather under $150?

May 23, 2011 9:45 PM PDT · Flag · 7 answers

James Lovinson

Practitioner II

Columbia Men's Hail Tech Jacket,Black,Large

Itâ€™s your classic rain jacket , only smoother. Featuring a woven exterior thatâ€™s soft and smooth, not stiff and scratchy, this lightweight vented coat fights wet weather in style. Itâ€™s armed with waterproof-breathable Omni-TechÂ® and full s... read more...

Look out stormy weather there's a new Jacket in town. Alright well its not that dangerous but this jacket is great for rainy/windy days. Very good insulation and waterproofing. Played 18 holes with it just the other day during a light rain and didn't get wet. Has zippable pockets for easy cell phone or key storage, looks great in general as well.

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3 points posted by Sebastian Smith

don't forget about the attachable/detachable hood too, pretty cool.

2 points posted by David Hugh

Thanks James, a good pick!

Will Hughes

Practitioner I

Weatherproof Mens Ultra Tech Jacket, Black, X-Large

Ultra tech bib front read more...

Stylish and sleek, keeps you dry and looking good.

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2 points posted by David Hugh

Thank you Will!

Collette Cuevas

Practitioner III

Carhartt Men's Work-Flex Coat, Black, Medium Tall

Men's Carhartt WorkFlex Coat. Lightweight, durable, waterproof and wind resistant! Stretchable, 100% polyester knit fabric with a weather-resistant polyurethane coating makes it all happen. Lightweight, but highly durable. Heat sealed seams enhanc... read more...

Bought this bad boy for my husband when we moved to Washington and I'm glad I did. Waterproof and wind resistant, he stays warm and dry. He's actually taken it up in the mountains in snow blizzards and come out great for it. Even in the rain forest he still comes out dry. It's been the best jacket we've ever purchased. Great quality and very durable.

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Robert Chow

Practitioner III

Carhartt Men's Waterproof Breathable Jacket

Men's Carhartt Waterproof Breathable Jacket. Rain or shine, you're on the grind... no excuses. Your boss may not care about your comfort, but Carhartt sure does. This Waterproof Breathable Jacket is proof. Made of a durable waterproof breathable a... read more...

I use this for hiking on rainy days, great weather proofing and its nice and light. Sized tend to run bigger which isn't terrible, on colder days I can comfortably wear a sweater underneath this jacket for extra warmth.

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Matthew Koster

Practitioner II

Carhartt Men's Duck Traditional Coat

Carhartt Duck Traditional Coat with Arctic Quilt Lining. As tough as it is warm. You've got a tough job to do and a frozen place to do it in. That's when this Traditional Duck Coat really shines. The rugged exterior is classic, hard-working Carhar... read more...

I like to feel warm during stormy weather so I go with this bigger coat, has a very warm inner lining and still has good protection from the rain, its not fully water proof so I wouldn't stand around waiting for the rain to stop, but if your really cold and its windy outside your going to want this coat.

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David Fort

Specialist I

Carhartt Men's Work-Flex Coat, Black, Medium Tall

I saw this jacket and purchased it for a recent trip I was making to Montana. I'm so glad I did. It really helped and protected me well. Perfect for wind and rain. It wasn't a crazy storm or anything there but definitely unexpected downpour with high winds. We were up in the hills have hiked a trail and had to come down in it so the walk also helped keep me warm but if it wasn't as light and as breathable as it was I would have been soaked from sweat on the inside but rain on the outside. A really great jacket. My dad is getting something similar for hunting now.

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Sebastian Smith

Practitioner III

Columbia Men's Hail Tech Jacket,Black,Large

This has been my favorite jacket for the stormy seasons, or even just cold outings. I like it because Its not a long trench coat looking water proof coat, it has the look of a casual sweater and is comfortable just like one but it doesn't have that whole "trench coat look." It does have some style though, so the women are still impressed, I get a lot of compliments on it. Sometimes I even get a little sweaty wearing it, it definitely keeps me warm.

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2 points posted by David Hugh

Thanks a lot! This is actually a style that I could wear and feel comfortable in.

Voting Summary

1.	Columbia Men's Hail Tech Jacket,Black,Large	30% agree
2.	Weatherproof Mens Ultra Tech Jacket, Black, X-L...	25% agree
3.	Carhartt Men's Work-Flex Coat, Black, Medium Tall	22% agree
4.	Carhartt Men's Waterproof Breathable Jacket	11% agree
5.	Carhartt Men's Duck Traditional Coat	10% agree