Customer Reviews Columbia Big & Tall Watertight™ II Jacket

The quality and price are very good. This is my second one, the first works well but is not a tall like this one.

Bought this under the pretense that would be adequate for a moderately rain condition that was forecasted for our camping trip. It not only exceeded my rain expectations but was a great wind barrier as well. I actually ordered the blue jacket as I had originally ordered the black one 1st. Recommend these jackets to all.

For the first time I have rain jacket that doesn't make me sweat. This jacket keeps me cool and dry

I wore this jacket in some pretty heavy rains. It performed magnificently. My only complaint is about the lack of pockets. It really needs a chest pocket!

I like this jacket for spring only ....very comfortable and I love the pockets.

This raincoat was the perfect length for a 6'5 man. The arms and overall length worked out great!

Good raincoat. The tall length is plenty long. I wish it had an interior pocket -- that would increase the functionality. Overall, good product.

I must admit that I have four Columbia coats already from fleece vest to a 3 -1 winter coat. I am 6'6" tall so I needed a rain coat that could fit me very nicely and I always knew that Columbia was dam good, high quality for a very good sales price. The coat fits perfectly and it covers my rear end.

I have several jackets from Columbia that are all XLT and fit great but this jacket was way to big in an XLT. I am 6'6 215lb with a slim build and it was much too big. I returned it and was hoping to get a LT but they discontinued the color I had ordered.

I ordered the Tall-Large size for my husband, who is 6'5 and has very long arms. It is difficult to find him tops/jackets that are long enough. My husband immediately loved the simple and classic look of the jacket and was happy with the fit. I like it too, although I think the jacket should gather at the bottom. It basically hangs on him, which makes the sizing look a little big. Just for reference, he usually wears an XL in regular sizes and this Tall is roomier than regular XLs. Even so, I am happy with my purchase.

just the right jacket for me

While this jacket has the breathability of a Hefty garbage bag, it does keep you dry, more or less. For this price, Gore Tex it ain't. And although this garment is admittedly at a killer price-point, it is missing common, expected features such as shock cord around the waist, an inside pocket or even a #8 coil zipper. (It appears to be a #5 or low quality) However, if you're looking for a rain jacket in larger sizes at a low price, this one will work fine, just with fewer features.

Packable light rain jacket performs well in spring rain heavy downpours - questionable breathability in hotter temps - above 60's No zippered pockets - light weight Main zipper questionable re:durability- sleeve length jacket length true to size

I have zero quality related comments about any of the Columbia garments I own. My negative feedback is only concerning tall lengths. I have a closet full of "tall" branded clothes from various manufacturers and nearly all of them are too short or barely long enough. I understand everyone has a different body and nothing is made to fit everyone. I can not think of a time I have ever heard a tall person complain that their clothes were too long. I can however recall countless occasions where myself or another tall person has expressed frustration and disappointed that the clothes they own or try on or take a chance on are too short in sleeve length. For me, Columbia and this jacket fit right into this frustration. I bought a large tall and exchanged it for an extra large tall to get some extra length and I now have a jacket that is well built and functions well but is still too short in the sleeves but hangs on me like I tablecloth.

Stowing is an impossible task. the mesh pocket is not large enough to easily stow the jacket. The pocket mesh should be larger in one pocket to allow enough room to stow the jacket.

This rain coat is great in the summer and spring for those heavy rain pours. Its very lightweight and has very good breathability. And u can store it anywhere because u can fold the whole coat into a pocket witch is a nice feature.

The jacket does run a bit small, where I normally wear a XL Tall I ordered a 2XL Tall and like other reviews indicated the arms run a bit small so this 2XL was just right. Jacket is comfortable and breaths well.

A little small on arms, a little big on body, but adjustable on body. I wish xlt came with larger arm length. I bought 2xlt because I am 6 ft 10 and have long arms. I weigh 235. It fits when I adjust the bottom. I like it a lot, thanks

I'm 6'5", 210 pounds and have really long arms and wide shoulders. Most coats either hike up in the back or are too short in the sleeves. I bought the 2XL-Tall in this and it fits great...plenty of room to wear a heavy fleece underneath. I like the minimal-design of this coat as well...I bought a black one and it is very sleek. My only complaints are that there is no inside or breast pocket and the zipper is a bit small.

I LOVE this jacket, but think it would be better with an inside pocket. EXTREMELY LIGHT - very nice !!

Light and comfortable

We have been buying Columbia jackets for years and have always enjoyed the inner pocket. Disappointed that this jacket does not have one. Also, the inner lining in the sleeves slide out each time you put it on so you are forced to have to push it back in.

I am in the automobile business, so I need something light weight and durable. Delivery time was very fast. I ordered a size larger than normal and glad I did. This coat seems to run small. Other than that I am very happy with the coat.

Wore in a spring downpour right after getting it. Kept me dry. Forearms are a little snug (like every Columbia shirt I have) but they aren't restrictive. It might make layering with heavy fleece a challenge in the cold, but for milder weather this jacket is the ticket. Columbia makes dozens of other products for cold weather anyway. Basic, supremely functional, and way more convenient than an umbrella. When fully zipped, the hood doesn't fall over my face like other jackets I've had - but still has enough overhang to keep the water out of my eyes. Very well thought out jacket for us guys who appreciate simple and functional.

I have an Eddie Bauer XLT jacket that fits great but is too warm when the temp is over mid 60s. The sleeves on this jacket are ~3" shorter. It would probably be great if you are around 6'2". Not that there is anything wrong with being 6'2",but as tall jackets go this one is pretty short. However since I was looking for a warmer weather rain jacket, I am going to go ahead and keep my short sleeve jacket.