https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rain-jackets-for-travel Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:36:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rain-jackets-for-travel#post-1293434 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 22:16:12 +0000 Isis 1293434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a marmot goretex jacket that I love. Tons of pockeTs, pit zips for when it is hot, detachable hood.. Comes to mid thigh. Gear, but doesn't Africa call for gear? Get a color you love. Mine is red and I have had it for 25 years! Makes me happy every time it rains... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rain-jackets-for-travel#post-1293386 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:32:59 +0000 cinnamon fern 1293386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same North Face Grace jacket as Merewether and love it - waterproof, breathable, looks OK with a pencil skirt and heels. &nbsp;I highly recommend it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rain-jackets-for-travel#post-1292917 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 03:24:31 +0000 annagybe 1292917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Frankly I'd do a real gore-tex jacket. Especially if you are going to be in real rain. Even being out in drizzle all day can soak you to the bone in a water resistant jacket. I've learned the hard way.<br />&nbsp;Patagonia makes excellent jackets but expensive that are suitable for adventure travel.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rain-jackets-for-travel#post-1292913 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 03:08:13 +0000 carter 1292913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I took this one to Europe with me last month.<br /> <a href="http://www.rainforest.com/shop/womens/w5019.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.rainforest.com/shop/womens/w5019.html</a></p> <p>I borrowed it from my stepmom. Loved it so much, I just bought one for myself. Super lightweight. Scrunches up into a bag, and comes out without a wrinkle! If you like dark brown, there's a small on ebay NWT for much cheaper:<br /> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-RAINFOREST-Ruched-Front-Travel-Rain-Coat-Water-Resistant-BROWN-Small-NEW-/390771310336?pt=US_CSA_WC_Outerwear&#038;hash=item5afbc8ff00" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-RA.....5afbc8ff00</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rain-jackets-for-travel#post-1292879 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 02:23:17 +0000 Anonymous 1292879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a North Face jacket similar to this<br /> <a href="http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/womens-jackets-vests-filter-category-rainwear/women-39-s-grace-jacket_2.html?variationId=7D6&#038;variationName=BURNT%20OLIVE%20GREEN" rel="nofollow">http://www.thenorthface.com/ca.....VE%20GREEN</a><br /> Mine is a light silver grey. It is good for travel as it is very lightweight and looks reasonably appropriate both as a city trench coat and as casual hiking gear. The material is a bit rustle-y so It might not work for wildlife watching. I can not speak to its breathability in steamy conditions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rain-jackets-for-travel#post-1292182 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 10:36:26 +0000 Anonymous 1292182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my marmot but think the key is to get an unlined waterproof jacket. I find that in warm wet situations the poly lining is hot and gets wet from perspiration. That being said no truly waterproof jacket breathes really well. Vents, either zippered or grommets around the armpits or across the back will are also be helpful. O, and super jealous - 5 months Africa! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rain-jackets-for-travel#post-1292131 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 06:25:27 +0000 Laura 1292131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A practical North Face style jacket. The trench coat would look more stylish but if you are traveling, something practical might be more appropriate for when you are on the run.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rain-jackets-for-travel#post-1292118 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 05:38:34 +0000 Travelgal Nicole 1292118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've just had a look at the Eddie Bauer one that is on sale. What a good deal. I love the fact that the first few things it says is lightweight and breathable.</p> <p>The cole haan jacket has merit too. A little dressier and I love it in black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rain-jackets-for-travel#post-1292041 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 03:59:54 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1292041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a Cole Haan packable jacket that I love for travel. I wear it a lot, when the weather isn't too cold but is drizzly or just cool. It's something like the one collected below, but a slightly different style because it's from a different year. And mine is black. I'm not sure how breathable it is, but it doesn't have a coating inside. I am wearing it in the Paris photos <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-new-shoes" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rain-jackets-for-travel#post-1292033 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 03:50:57 +0000 catgirl 1292033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine has pockets and detachable hood. In black it looks professional enough that I wear it to work. It is light but not flimsy and washes well. I got mine on sale but knowing what I know now I'd say it is worth full price! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rain-jackets-for-travel#post-1291995 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 03:19:38 +0000 Travelgal Nicole 1291995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do like the marmot one as it is longer.&nbsp; Is it very light weight (it looks it from the picture) or is it a bit more structured?&nbsp; And how about pockets?&nbsp; I couldn't tell from the photo.</p> <p>lari - I'll have to look at the Eddie Bauer one at home tonight as I can't get into it at work.&nbsp; I like the idea of it packing down to next to nothing.</p> <p>I've found a jacket here in NZ at a dept store but I have no idea if it is water proof or not.&nbsp; I'll keep an eye on it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rain-jackets-for-travel#post-1291977 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 03:10:32 +0000 Sal 1291977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also have a Marmot jacket similar to Alaskagirl, I love mine as well. &nbsp;it is colourful and practical and while it does look like gear I don't mind when I am in the rain. &nbsp;I think for most occasions (travelling/hiking/sightseeing) it would be perfect. &nbsp;If you happen to be doing somewhere dressy (the opera/out to dinner) you can just take it off at the door or buy a cheap umbrella.<br />Given the rain we are getting here at the moment mine is on high rotation!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rain-jackets-for-travel#post-1291964 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 03:02:12 +0000 catgirl 1291964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My Marmot jacket is the perfect trench/gear coat - I ADORE it.&nbsp; I don't see my model but it's similar to this:</p> <p><a href="http://marmot.com/products/details/womens-voyager-jacket" rel="nofollow">http://marmot.com/products/det.....ger-jacket</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rain-jackets-for-travel#post-1291955 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 02:48:36 +0000 lari 1291955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>nicole, I highly recommend this rain jacket from eddie bauer. for some reason I cannot pin it so here is the link:<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/rainier-storm-shell-jacket/38925041/_/A-ebSku_0890081100000060__38925041_catalog10002_en__US?showProducts=&amp;backToCat=Jackets%20_%20Vests&amp;previousPage=GNAV&amp;tab=first%20ascent&amp;dcolor=100">http://www.eddiebauer.com/prod.....000060__38</a><br />it is now on sale and totally worth the money. i have it&nbsp;for two years now and I used it in tropics as rain gear and in canada on its own and as a shell for my down jacket. it offers great protection agains elements, is very well made, looks fantastic everywhere, is&nbsp;super lightweight and packs next to nothing. sorry if I sound evangelical but this jacket is one of my best finds&nbsp;:) &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rain-jackets-for-travel#post-1291912 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 02:00:18 +0000 Travelgal Nicole 1291912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I received a lot of good feedback on my previous post - the one thing you always travel with which you can find here <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-travel" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....for-travel</a>. </p> <p>Following on from that post I am looking for a rain jacket I can take with me on my 5 month trip around Africa. It needs to be lightweight and breathable. I have been caught in too many rain storms with my rain jacket on and my skin all hot and sweaty underneath because it cannot breath.</p> <p>So my question is should I go for more of a trench coat or a kathmandu/north face type jacket with a hood. I do prefer rain jackets with a hood in case I don't have an umbrella with me at the time. When I go to see the gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda it will be misty and I'll want some type of coverage so my clothes don't get all wet.</p> <p>I've been thinking about this for a couple of months as to what type of jacket would work best. A trench coat could be a bit too formal (ie for hiking and such) and then a kathmandu/north face type is a bit too casual for everyday. Help! Is there an in between jacket that would work?</p> <p>Pics and links would be great too! </p>