ColumbiaWomen's Switchback Lined Long Jacket

I was looking for a lightweight jacket to wear in Florida on 3 to 5 mile outdoor walks. This jacket is the perfect weight to break the wind, repel light rain and stay warm on cool mornings and evenings. I think it’s also a nice summer weight rain jacket. The fit is fine but as others have mentioned, the sleeves are long and the velcro straps are not as perfectly positioned for a tight fit around the wrists to hold the sleeves above the hands but, its long enough to cover the bum I’m trying to walk off and it fits well over my hips and it zips without being too snug. It’s a lined windbreaker/raincoat-the inner lining is more to keep moisture away from your skin than add warmth. It’s exactly what I was looking for and it’s the third Columbia jacket I’ve purchased. All are thoughtfully designed and well made.

True to size, good quality, rain proof. It isn’t very thick. It has some fleece on the inside, but definitely more of a fall jacket than winter.

I will be using this while om an Alaskan cruise hopefully it keeps me dry. Nice and lightweight but still warm at the same time. Lots of color options, very vibrant colors. Nice size pockets that zipper close.

This is a nice, warm water resistant jacket. The description says waterproof, but the Columbia website says it is only water resistant. "This long jacket can handle day-long drizzles with a water resistant nylon shell and soft fleece lining." The sleeves are not elastic, but they are adjustable. The sleeves are really long on me, but I'm 5'1" and curvy and ordered a Large to fit my chest and hips but that's kind of par for the course for me.

I bought this for our Alaskan cruise, was perfect, I bought a large, I am 5'7" weight 147, long arms, the fit is perfect with room to add a sweatshirt or sweater underneath. I love the longer length to cover your bum when wearing leggings. The hood doesn't fall over your eyes. I only had light drizzle, so can't really say if it is waterproof. I have machine washed and hung to dry, came out beautifully. I think this will make a great winter jacket for Florida.

I have confidence in the brand name and I like the price I paid for this jacket. It is windbreaker fabric on the outside so it does have the swishing noise as you walk. The style is more sporty casual than dressed for the office. The lining is a thin fleece which I think will be good for chilly rainy Spring through Fall days. I ordered a size up from what I would normally wear so it would be easy to layer underneath. However, it fits without a lot of extra room just over a T-shirt, especially around the armholes. I am not sure I can layer much under the jacket but hopefully at least a thin sweater if I leave it open. The sleeves are long but do have velcro to tighten them at the wrist. The hood covers my entire head and is without that annoying collar on the inside so many jackets have now. I like the zipper pockets and the jacket zipper seems sturdy enough. It will fold up small enough for travelling. Overall, it is a nice jacket but not a loose fit.

This jacket is very nice and the perfect length. I sized up because I wanted a loser fit and it’s tight around the shoulders.

Love these Columbia rain jackets. They run small so I go up a size so I will be able to wear a heavier layer underneath in cold weather. They are stylish and durable. I wash mine on gentle and hang to dry. My older one is nearly 5 years old and still hanging in there!

Muy bonito y abrigador

Muy práctico para días lluviosos

Hay que comprarlo un poco más grande su su talla o más bien checar bien en la tabla de tallas. La chamara salió excelente!

Cómo y suave, está grande Pero nada que afecte

I found this columbia jacket as a warehouse deal. It was a navy blue, just what i was looking for. I normally take a 2x this was supposed to be a 3x, wonderful, i can pack sweaters underneath on cold rainy days. Lucky for me, it had to have been sized wrong, as it fits me perfectly, although it says 3x. The jacket is lined with a soft material, thats thick enough just to take the edge off on a cold rainy day. I have worn it in quite a heavy down pour and it did not soak through. I like the back that comes down a little lower than the front, so the jacket is not riding up your back, like a lot of others. There are two fairly deep pockets, one on either side, but no inside pocket, which is too bad, but not a deal breaker. This is a perfect spring/fall jacket, light weight, warm and waterproof.