Customer Reviews Columbia Arcadia™ II Jacket

I bought this jacket for my honeymoon in Ireland and it fit the bill perfectly. It kept me warm and dry on a particularly blustery day which was wonderful. It even has a small flap on the top of the hood to keep your face dry. It is waterproof but also not super heavy, which was great for the days when the weather changed often. If you're on the fence, go for it!

I'm in love with this rain jacket! I was worried to receive it because I don't really like ordering items online for the hassle of sending them back but as soon as I tried it on I didn't want to take it off! The sleeves have velcrow on the ends to tighten up around the wrist, the pockets have zippers for secure safety, and the color is very bright and vibrant! (I ordered bright rose and it's slightly brighter than the photos show, which I loved). VERY high quality and I definite recommend!

Slim cut looks good. Sleeves are a bit long - it would be nice if this came in a petite size. Like the mesh lining.

Great jacket...Used it on a cruise up in Alaska. It didnt rain, but it was nice to use with layers near glaciers....Get a larger size so you can put a few layers on. It rolls up nice in a backpack. Highly recommend this jacket.

I work on a boat and bought this to serve as a lightweight foul weather jacket. It works well and has stood up to lots of wear. I bought a medium to fit over a fleece jacket; usually I wear a size small so size up if you want extra room.

I ordered the Arcadia II jacket for myself in the light blue. I ordered a medium so I would have room for a sweater underneath if needed and still have room to move. It is a very nice fit and a good looking jacket. My husband and I are taking a trip to Germany later in the summer and needed waterproof jackets. I haven't had the occasion yet to try it in the rain, but it appears to be well made and hopefully true to keeping me dry in a storm.

This jacket was a great purchase. The size is great...I'm 5'5, 145 and I got a medium. I like that the jacket isn't fitted or tight, there is room for an extra light jacket underneath, but it doesn't feel baggy. It keeps me totally dry, and with the bill on the hood, my face is kept dry as well! Totally recommend this jacket!

I like this jacket a lot. It's light weight and comfortable. Has pockets with zippers to keep your phone/keys dry, etc. It does run a little small, I'm 5'6 117 lbs. I went to the store to try it on and decided on a small instead of my usual xsmall.

This jacket looks exactly like the picture. The green is SUPER pretty and will make you stand out on those cloudy, rainy days. If you're looking for something heavy, this is not the jacket for you. However, if you are just needing something light for those rainy spring mornings, this will be perfect! You will not be disappointed.

Fits true to size and there is still room for layers underneath. Hood is a tad big, but manageable. Light weight and perfect for warmer rainy weather.

I purchased this coat in a size medium after reading the reviews of the jacket running small. The size medium was a good choice because I can wear it by itself or with a warm sweater under it for chilly rainy days. I am 5'4" and weigh 125 pounds.

Bought this in a M for hiking in Ireland. It was perfect! Waterproof, comfy, lightweight. I was able to wear 3 layers underneath very comfortably. I absolutely LOVE this jacket! Good for many types of weather and a great rain jacket. I love the mesh lining and extra room. I am SOOO glad I had this on my trip! Excellent value!

My review is just after one rain and it performed as advertised. This was exactly what I was looking for. And the packable feature is very convenient.

This is a great jacket. I love it. It definitely cuts the wind & I like the white color so that I can be seen when walking in the evening.

I received my jacket in just a couple of days and immediately started wearing it! I have been walking a lot for fitness this spring. I got caught in a rain shower, and stayed dry! It lives up to its claim to be waterproof, and is great to wear other times too. I only wish you had the light blue one in stock when I bought it, I would have preferred that color.

Excellent purchase! Bought this for our 12 year old daughter as a rain jacket and she wears it frequently (even when it's not raining). I've borrowed it twice for boating and it was a great wind breaker!

I wasn't sure how it was going to look in person but it was great, it's lightweight. The hood has a little part that you can pull to make it tighter on the inside, and when you stuff the jacket into the pocket it has a zipper so you can close it. The jacket fits me just right, I live in a climate where it doesn't get cold so it's not necessary to layer but it's probably better if you buy a size up if you need to layer. It rains often in Miami so this is a great purchase. I'm 5'0, 129 lbs and it fits just right.

I needed something lightweight yet warm and waterproof. This fits the bill. Perfect for a Seattle spring, a windy mountaintop and everyday unpredictable weather. Love it.

Most rain jackets are so thick and make you super hot when wearing them. Never mind the rain....i'm sweating in here! ha! This is a great light weight summer time rain jacket!

I have used this jacket 8 times already since I purchased it and love it. It's light-weight. Looks great and keeps you dry. I ordered it in a Medium and it fits great. Also, the product shipped very quickly. A definite plus in my book! I would definitely recommend it!

Debated over a medium or large as I usually wear a medium or size 8...I went with the large because I'm 5'10" and have extremely long arms. I decided on a large, should I want to wear a sweatshirt or something underneath and it fit perfectly! The arms were just long enough to make it to my wrists. I took it with me on a lovely spring hike just last week--while the base way warm, the summit was freezing and crazy windy! The jacket protected me from the cutting cold wind and the snow/melting ice I encountered. Love this jacket!

I have the purple one and it is great! It protects me in the rain and is very fitting. I love this product, but I have one question, is the white one see through when wet? My daughter really wants this one, but I don't want it to be see through. Thanks! Olivia

Loved this jacket but I ordered a large & had to return it for an extra large. I ordered it for a riverboat cruise to Brussels to Amsterdam & was so glad I did because it rained most of the time. It was perfect, lightweight & fit well over clothes.

I bought this for a June trip to the Northwest US. We got lots of rain (and even snow!) and this jacket was perfect. I coupled with a fleece zip up on colder days and it was a great combo for staying warm and dry (and I'm a Floridian and so a wimp about being cold). Fast forward 6 months later and I wore it on a very rainy visit to Universal Studios in Orlando with just a tshirt underneath (it was probably in the 50s at the time). Very versatile--you can use in all sorts of climates with proper layering.

This rain jacket is the perfect fit, for me. I am 5'2", and wear size small or medium, or in number size, pants size 8. What I'm trying to say, is this jacket, which comes down below the hips, fits well, since I have hips. It's not tight around the hip area. I also found it to be light weight, and perfect for summer rain....and Waterproof, it keeps me DRY! I have found so many rain jackets don't come with hoods -perhaps the manufacturers do that intentionally so the consumer purchases umbrellas and hats-. I prefer a hood on my rain jacket. I also find many rain jackets to be "water resistant", which doesn't keep me dry in a downpour. The only thing I found that needs improvement, is having directions included with jacket, on how to pack this "packable" jacket into it's own pocket. I had a hard time figuring it out, and had to resort to You-Tube to find a "How-To" video. Other than that, this jacket is perfect. I purchased the Hibiscus red, and it's bright and very pretty.