Weekend Adventure II Long Jacket

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I want to be clear: Since I bought this coat, it has not rained once. However, I’m reviewing it anyone because I know it will be perfect. I recently got caught in a full-day rainstorm. The kind of rain where there’s pretty much nothing you can do because you are going to get wet. It’s raining hard. It’s raining sideways. And I was so focused on getting my mom out safe and dry. I realized that she survived because she had a great raincoat. I’m plus sized, so finding a raincoat that a) fits, b) doesn’t look like tent, c) isn’t an awful color, and d) isn’t priced out of my range was a challenge. A friend mentioned Columbia and I was thrilled so to see many plus size options. I found one that I liked and ordered it. It fit to perfection. It’s roomy without being huge. It’s got pockets that are deep and easy to access. The hood isn’t too big or too small. The coat isn’t heavy but feels substantial - not like some plastic poncho. Best of all was the length. I wanted something a little longer. Lots of companies make rain jackets. Not many make raincoats. So yes, even though it hasn’t seen a drop of rain, I know it will be perfect.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this coat! I needed a lightweight raincoat that was a little nicer and less casual for Seattle’s fall/spring and this is perfect. But it runs VERY LARGE. Every other coat I have from Columbia is a 3x so I initially ordered the same, but I was swimming in it, especially around the shoulders. Exchanged for a 2x and that ended up being a perfect fit.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this coat. The fit is superb on me. I'm a 3x/4x with Columbia 3x usually a little tight in the belly. Not with this one. It's got plenty of room for layers and I don't even have to undo the bottom zipper to sit. I also love that it can be cinched in the waist for shape. I like that the hood is adjustable and it has zippered pockets. The length is great - I'm 5'9 and it covers my bottom even when sitting. I would prefer the cuffs to be pinched, but that's my only complaint. It's a great all purpose coat for fall and spring.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wore this today for the first time… Love the length, but with temps running in the low dash mid 70s and a lot of humidity, I definitely got warm a little too quickly. I can see where this will be great in the much cooler months. I also wish there was a drawstring for the hood.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Jacket is very roomy so I will be able to wear a layer underneath. I love that jacket will work for office wear and nicer events when it’s raining as well as running errands around town on weekends. There is a way to cinch the waist for a nicer silhouette. Hood seems very full and usable. I plan to have this jacket for a very long time.