Customer Reviews

Weatherproof Men's Outerwear Microfiber Open Bottom Jacket

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Several years ago, my employer gave us Weatherproof jackets very much like this one, embroidered with the company logo as Christmas gifts. I have worn it so much, it is starting to look shopworn.

I was very pleased to find that Amazon offers this jacket. the style is very similar to my old one. While the fabric is lightweight, it is very good for cool weather. I guess the micro-weave keeps the wind and cool weather out. I've worn this jacket in weather from 40 to 65 degrees and have kept comfortable. This is more of a fall and spring jacket than a winter coat.

If you're looking for a warmer, lined jacket, Weatherproof makes ones that Amazon offers as well.

Reminds me of my (much more expensive) ski jacket! Water proof, wind proof, and stain proof (a big plus for a coffee addict like me). Water and coffee will roll right off the material without soaking in. This is a great light jacket with plenty of pockets. Item I received was identical in color to the one pictured on Amazon. You'll need to wear layers if it's cold outside but this will block the wind and rain to keep your layers underneath nice and dry. Wear a thermal or two underneath and you could hike around in this all day. Very pleased with the purchase, the microfiber feel is much softer than similar looking jackets I've owned in the past made from cotton.

The jacket is nice but the size was off. I wear a xxl in shirts but usually an xl or so in outerware. Just to be on the safe side I ordered this as a XXL but it was still snug. A nice jacket and good value for what I paid but just order a size or even two larger.

I was very happy at finding this jacket on sale for [...]. It's cut very well and is arrayed with several useful pockets all fashioned to hide within the garment. The outer left breast pocket is zippered and hidden. Inside are two deep well pockets that will secure a cell phone, wallet, and keys.

The washing instructions are correct; use cold water and a low tumble dry to assure less shrinkage. The fabric was soiled once by animal fat yet was able to release the stain in the wash after a concentrated application of detergent.

In weather below 50 degrees I would recommend an additional under-layer of flannel, thermal, or wool. This jacket is merely a shell and should be treated as such. In wind it holds up very well even at 60mph. In the rain this jacket does not live up to its name. Even in Portland, Oregon's persistent mist, this garment soaks through to the skin and the moisture is obvious. This experience can be mitigated by use of a garment rated water repellent such as Scotch Guard.

Don't let negative reviews dissuade you from picking up a great bargain in a satisfactory jacket. This garment will deliver, just as long as you are not asking too much. Casual wear should be treated casually. After daily use this piece still holds up well and the stitching seems to be strong enough to sustain an entire season and be ready for next year as well.

It is light. looks exactly like the picture to me. The only bad thing about it is the secret pocket is poorly placed.

I didn't like the jacket. The size was off, and the cut was awkward -- the size didn't match the arm length. It was stiff, not cloth-like and confortable. It was likely weatherproof, but felt more like the rainslicker I had as a little kid than somethingI'd wear now.

This jacket has served me well. For $15 (total $20 after s/h) it's a great spring jacket. It's actually higher quality than I expected, with a good number of pockets on the inside. It's pretty thin, but good enough to keep me warm in 50+ weather (Fahrenheit). I don't think I've tried it out in rain, although with water hitting it once or twice (maybe rain, can't recall?) it held up ok. I doubt it can be too water-proof in light of the thin material. Nonetheless, this serves my purposes.

I was looking for something a bit heavier then a windbreaker, but lighter then most of my coats. This fits the bill perfectly.

The material is light enough that I can comfortably wear it in 50 or 60 degree weather, but heavy enough that it gives protection against the wind and rain.

The only two drawbacks for me were that it lacks a hood (useful for the rain) and it is open bottom (that is, there is no drawstring or other way to tighten up the base) which allows a breeze to come in. As long as you're aware of those drawbacks before buying it, it's an excellent jacket for the price!

My husband loves this jacket. It does not have the texture one usually associates with a rain jacket, so it can be worn in both rainy and not rainy weather.

There's actually green (i.e., instead of brown) color in it. I guess it depends on the maker, so even though I ordered a size S, it's still a little bit big, especially the arms are too long.