Customer Reviews Columbia Arcadia II™ Jacket

It's cute, but when I tried it on the zipper unzipped from both sides. Also runs small so consider going up a size.

Very thin I bought this as a gift returned it because it was to cheap for what it cost. I bought the mens version one too that one is perfect it's well made.

Not very impressed with the rain jacket for the price. Will be returning it.

More like a windbreaker than a rain jacket. Very light weight and I can't imagine that it will repel rain and keep one dry.

The product description said it was breathable, but it isn't

The sizing chart was off. I had to send it back. I was hoping my daughter could take it to college with her.

Pretty color and style but ran small. Hoped to use this as a sailing jacket. returned

I was disappointed that this was more of a mauve pink and not a Fushia pink as the pics show. I did like the overall fit. True to size. Misrepresentation of the true color was a big disappointment as I bought this jacket to match my tennis shoes. Now I probably wont wear it because it matches nothing that I own.

My fault I did not catch this is a waterproof jacket, not water resistance. I was looking for silky windbreaker material, but got stiffer waterproof material. The medium fit better except for in hips. The color blue is beautiful! Sorry I have to return

Size: SPetite: I returned this item the day after I received it. Everything fit great except the sleeves which were about an inch below my fingers. The style of the sleeves left me no choice but to return. Could not make them shorter without spoiling the total look of the jacket.

I have only tried this on inside my house, so I can’t comment on its performance in the rain or wind. However, my initial reaction to the jacket is that I am not impressed. The material is quite thin and feels kind of cheap. It also runs big compared to my other Columbia jackets. If I had not used my reward on it, then I would return it.

I thought maybe it was really for a man, it was so large. Even the sleeves are too long. But the fabric is noisy when I bend or turn. This is not good on a golf course and that's what I needed it for, to stay in my bag for a rainy day.

Wrong size was sent. Ordered a medium and got an extra small. It just about fit. So I can say it runs large.

I bought my jacket a few days ago, and I am looking forward to having my first Arcadia ll rain jacket. I'm sure I will be happy with my purchase. There is one thing however,,I am very disappointed that the "Columbia " name is not embroidered on my new jacket. I really wish you had considered the jacket with the name to be worthy to be embroidered. Especially for the price tag, I really wish it were embroidered instead of stamped. Still looking forward to my first Columbia jacket!

Columbia has always been offered quality. Luckily, reviews on this jacket warned me that it ran small. I compared this jacket to an old Columbia winter jacket I have. Evidently, in the intervening years, Columbia has gotten quite stingy on the cut. My old winter jacket, which is two sizes small than this rain jacket, is roomy and easily accommodates whatever I might want to wear beneath it. This rain jacket which is two sizes larger would not fit well with anything more than a t-shirt under it. Columbia needs to wise up to the fact that if you manufacture outerwear, consider that outerwear, unlike t-shirts, needs to allow for what people wear underneath. This jacket would never accommodate a bulky sweater under it.

had to return item; too small through hips; couldn't zip

I found it to be very tight and restrictive. Couldn’t move well in it. Sending back.

When buying Columbia, I usually order an xs. This one runs too large on me.

Bought this years ago for my daughter who was 11 at the time. (Mom is small enough to share) & all is great, but the arms are so short!! Didn't make sense. Wore when desperate but otherwise is a closet decoration. Will give it one more shot.

Sleeves too long, but jacket nice

I bought the Arcadia II to replace my Arcadia I jacket that is over 8 years old, unfortunately the seam in the armpit has come undone and in such an awkward way I can't sew it back together. There are a couple of differences between the Arcadia I and Arcadia II, namely the sleeve length and over-all size of the garment. Also, the "mesh" material on the inside that prevents the jacket from sticking to your sweaty body is now extended down the arm to about 3/4 sleeve length. The length of the jacket is also longer, it has a dropped hem in the back which covers most of the rear-end. I would've kept the jacket if it were the right size, I ordered the size my Arcadia I jacket is, only to find out the Arcadia II sized a full size larger than the Arcadia I in the same size. In terms of quality etc. I cannot speak to the Arcadia II, but if it was at all like it's predecessor, then I'd say definitely purchase this jacket! I put that jacket through numerous days of delivering packages, miles of hiking trails, stuffed it into backpacks on international travel, and the list goes on. For reference: I'm 5'5'', hourglass shape, usually wear a L or XL top depending on the manufacturer.

The fit is great, but the sleeves are bizarrely long and wouldn't be easy to alter so back it goes

While I typically order and wear a Medium, I found this jacket to run small. Before purchasing, I made sure that my measurements were in line with the size chart recommendations so I was disappointed when I had difficulty seamlessly closing and wearing the jacket.

The dark teal is a pretty color, and the fit is OK. What brings the rating down for me is that the sleeves are mesh-lined, which I find uncomfortable.

Really liked this jacked but kept the Coral color instead of the Wine. The Wine color fit was very tight compared to the Coral. Other than that the quality is nice. Haven't tried it in rain yet.