Customer Reviews Columbia Plus Size Arcadia II™ Jacket

This jacket has become my go to jacket if rain may be in the forecast. It is light weight, flexible fabric. I keep finding more features in the coat. As I wear this coat and wish it had another feature I look and the feature is there. I am sold on Columbia outwear. They are my go to for our active outdoor needs in Minnesota where the weather can change dramatically in a short period of time.

It is exactly as described and what I was looking for. It will be perfect for what I was wanting. Size, quality and durability is excellent. Would purchase again!!

Great rain jacket for my wife. I bought the same one in a different color. we already used it three timesw.!! it is very comfortable, and we keep the jackets in our automobiles so we have them at a moments notice. Fine material, comfort and keeps you 100% Dry.! Great Jacket for everyone.

I love this jacket! It's exactly what I wanted. Fits me great, is comfortable and functional. I bought a 1X I'm 5'2" and a little over 200lbs. I love that Columbia makes plus sizes, its hard to find them in most outdoor brands. I live in Montana and this jacket is going to be perfect for all of the activities I do. (Camping, hiking, fishing, etc.) I have found that it blocks wind just as well as rain. I would suggest buying a size up if you want to layer thicker clothing underneath.

This is my 4th purchase of this jacket 3 for me and 1 for my mom. Runs small like all Columbia women's do so get 1 size larger. Light weight with mesh lining and totally waterproof. Jackets have adjustable Velcro sleeves at wrist, adjustable at bottom also and great hood with cap that covers your head extremely well! Have in black, bright blue, bright pink and a mint 2-tone for my mom. Looking forward to seeing what other colors they come out with.

Love it, lightweight and simple. I ordered a size up to add a fleece underneath. Thanks!

I was looking for a jacket that was light weight and great for rain. This jacket was just what I wanted. The color is so beautiful. I get compliments every time I wear it. I definitely recommend this jacket if you're looking for something light weight.

Love this. Got a little large to wear sweatshirts under. Tested it out the other day and stayed dry!

The wine berry color is true to picture, looks great. Size runs a size smaller. I typically wear a 1x and bought a 2x and the fit is great. I like that it hangs to the hips rather than the waist for more rain coverage. The jacket is very lightweight as well.

I love this jacket! It is super lightweight and stands up great against the rain. Also great for hiking trips when you need just a little something to keep you dry and cool all at the same time.

I absolutely love this rain jacket! It was exactly what I was looking for.

Thanks Columbia! I like this jacket.Very comfortable,super color.I happy

This jacket has an awesome fit. I normally do not purchase clothing items online, but it is actually true to size. I wear a bra size of 44 E and if I were any bigger (at the top) it probably would be harder for me to zip the jacket.

Bought this raincoat to wear over layers on an Alaska cruise coming up in May. Have unfortunately had the opportunity to try it out during this rainy February in Maryland. So far so good. Fits true to size.

The fit was great and so very comfortable. I wore this jacket up north in the upper peninsula of Michigan in a rainy downfall while hiking. I was completely dry the entire time. I wore it throughout autumn and it continued to repel the rain. The style is terrific, along with being an all around well made coat. I ordered the size that I normally wear and it was perfect! I had another Columbia jacket years ago and found it was an extremely good in the rain too.

I do not generally like wearing a heavy coats during the winter, but I do wear a lot of sweatshirts and hoodies. This jacket is fantastic! It fits over my sweaters, sweatshirts, and hoodies and provides outstanding protection from the elements! I would highly recommend this!

I recently moved to a rainy area and I bought a couple "cheap" rain jackets and they didn't work for me. I know Columbia is an awesome brand so when I saw a sale on the Arcadia II jacket I ordered one. I read the reviews and was worried about the shoulders being tight but they are fine for me. The underside of the upper arms is where I could use just a tiny bit more room but it's fine the way it is. I wear a 2x-3x and I ordered a 3x. It fits great, I have a little room if I wanted to wear a thicker top underneath. It has enough room so I can sit while it's zipped. I believe the 2x would have been too snug zipped and the arms may have been too short. I love the hood, it's not so big it flops over my face. I also love the mesh lining because it makes the jacket not clingy.

I usually take a 1X. I ordered both the 1X and 2X and decided to keep the 2X because I liked to have a bit more room for layering. Primary use is to allow me to walk in the rain and today it kept me high and dry for over 5 miles - wish it had matching rain pants. When I tried my usual 1X size, it did fit - but was a bit snugger around the hips than would have been comfortable to do my walks in. Bonus is the draw string on the hood which really kept the rain out today. Overall weight is light - I ordered the yellow which is a wonderful rubber ducky color. I love the jacket and recommend. (packs light too)

The fix was perfect, just right on the arm leight , and form fit . Nice cut and color

This is great! Light, packable, and effective.

Great fit, lightweight

I ordered one size up so I could layer underneath, because this is a thin jacket. I like the drawstring on the hood and the high collar that you can fasten if you are cold. I ran water over this for a few minutes and did not see any water get through to the other side. The quality seems really good.

I love the jacket. Fits good

Bought this so I could wear outside when I dismissed my students on rainy days and it was perfect. It keep me dry and it lightweight. It was easy to put in my purse when it stopped raining. Would recommend.

This is my favorite raincoat and I have it in 2 colors. I go a size big so I can layer well under it. Living where it rains ~150"/year it is necessary to have great rainwear that lasts.