Columbia Womens Arcadia II Jacket

Bought this for the Niagara Falls. Perfect. Didn't get wet. Very light didn't take too much space on the suitcase. Fit was perfect. Color was beautiful. Worth the money. It is a perfect raincoat. Read more

For the record: I don't love this jacket, my wife does. I love my wife and she looks great in this jacket. We were a little confused by the mixed reviews on sizing. Many reviewers were posting remarks about the importance of ordering a size up to allow room for a sweater or something similar. Yet there were other reviewers saying the exact opposite. My wife is normally in-between small and medium when buying shirts and jackets (yes it's extremely frustrating buying clothes for her) so we figured we should go with a medium since most reviewers were saying to go a size up. We ended up going to a store that carried these locally to try on the fit. Buying locally at the store would have been WAY more expensive! But it was useful to get the sizing just right. My wife said the medium felt like she was wearing a bag and she'd be swimming in it. Don't know exactly what that means except that it was too large for her taste and not form fitting. She tried the small and it fit just right. Our recommendation is to get ahold of a jacket locally even if it's not the exact model or color you're considering but a Columbia brand rainproof jacket and try a few on to ensure you get the right fit for you to avoid the hassle of returning the product for a different size. I realize that this isn't possible for everyone but amidst the confusion and various opinions on the matter it's what we recommend. If that isn't possible then decide what size based on your body shape and what you hope to use this jacket for. If you'll need it as an outer layer with multiple other layers underneath for warmth then go a size up. If you're going to use it just to stay dry with a small sweatshirt or t shirt with a fleece jacket underneath then ordering your normal size will be just fine and offer mobility. As for it's use, the jacket did it's job holding up to downpour rainstorms in Hilo Hawaii yet remaining comfortable and relatively breathable while having a very attractive appearance. We took it on several hikes and it kept her dry through several bouts of rain. She highly enjoyed and recommends this jacket as a lightweight and very rainproof jacket that has some style and isn't "a bag to go swimming in." Read more

10/10 would recommend! This jacket kept me completely dry while we sat out in the breezy rain for 4 hours. The rain drops didn’t absorb into the jacket at all, just beaded up on the top. The hood is spacious and the fabric is soft. It’s not a bulky jacket at all and was spacious but still slightly form fitting. It’s a great jacket for fall rainy weather. I got this color because it was half off compared to the others. It’s a prettier color in person compared to the photos in my opinion. Read more

It just arrived yesterday and I'm very happy with it. Safari color is unique...a grey green. More grey than green. Zippered pockets, mesh lining. Fit me exactly like the model in photo. Slightly fitted but room for a couple thin layers beneath it. Have not had a chance to wear it in rain yet but it has a texture that should repel water at least for awhile. I bought my usual size for Columbia brand jackets and it fits great. I am 5'7", 143, small busted, usually size 12. I bought a size L. Read more

This was a gift I got someone, the fit was perfect. The brand does run small in general so I would size up at least one size. But the color and everything was perfect. We did size up for this one and it was perfect. Read more

Beautiful colors, nice style, excellent quality, and good price. The turquoise is super fun, and the zippers work great with no catches. Only problem is that it is too big! I am fairly petite (5'3", 115 lbs) and the XS was too big, though usually it fits perfectly on me. Sleeves were too long and wide, and the torso was too big. Sizing down one would have fit great, but unfortunately Columbia does not sell XXS. Very sad, as it was an excellent find otherwise. I will have to return it. Read more

I spent 3 days researching lightweight, waterproof, breathable, packable rain jackets both on Amazon and other places. I also used AI to tell me what is the best rain jacket for me to take to Costa Rica. This jacket came up over and over again. I really didn't want to spend this much money on a rain jacket as I rarely need one where I live. But since this one kept coming up I decided to buy it. I just got it, tried it on and I love this jacket! I got the purple color and it is gorgeous! I can't wait to wear it in Costa Rica. And maybe I'll be able to try it out before then, if we get rain. I love the way it fits, I got a small, and I'm 5'3" 130 lbs. Fits perfectly. Nice pockets. I especially like how it protects your neck from the elements. Read more

I love my new light jacket, beautiful color, light enough to camp with or anything else definitely waterproof and I love my pockets Read more