Customer Reviews Columbia Switchback Lined Long Jacket

The rain jacket color was nice, but it was very thin with almost no structure like a windbreaker. It didn't flare a bit at the bottom like the picture shows. It was very narrow at the bottom so I couldn't zip it up without bringing it all the way up to my waist, yet it was huge on the top and the sleeves were too long. I had to return it. I normally wear a medium, but ordered a large to wear it over a light sweater this Fall in case of rain. I found something much better in the store.

I really wanted to like this coat, but there are a couple of deal breakers. First, the hood is short in front. When you put it on, it barely comes to the front of your head. Once you cinch it to keep it up, how is that going to keep rain off you? Second, and possibly more important, the fit is wrong for the length. I like how it looks when you're standing, but at the bottom, it's too tight. When you sit down it gets really tight around your butt and hips (BTW I am 5'1 and 103 lbs, so not much going on in that area and it's still happening). I live in a cold climate so I have a lot of long coats, and none of my others do this. But it's going to feel really restricting when you get in the car or climb a rock or whatever. If you're just going to walk around and take it off, it's fine and looks cute! But it definitely restricts movement. A two-way zipper may have helped with this, but there isn't one. I had to return it.

Nice style, missing a 2 way zipper, limited colors

I like this style jacket, but it's snug around the core and that's with a thin top on. I normally wear a size medium and that's what I bought. I recommend ordering a size up.

I had to return this item because it didn't fit. I am naturally smaller in the chest and curvy in the hips area. This fit me well in those according areas. It doesn't give much space for those who have an hour glass shape or pear shape. Though this didn't fit, it was a very comfortable material. The zippers didn't catch and the jacket itself seemed to be well made.

Jacket felt cozy, not too heavy and loved the pockets however I had to return it as it was very snug. I re ordered one size up.

There were features I loved about this jacket It was lightweight and water repellent and the perfect length. However there were two darts in the back that made it more fitted around the waist and very uncomplimentary. I would have preferred a straight look in the back.

I used the sizing chart and it was way too small for me.

Order Your Normal Size -websites states runs small

I ordered my normal size medium. Was way to snug in the hips. Definitely not worth the price. I returned it.

Although the jacket was very nice, the coat was very narrow. I am a small person, yet the coat was very slim.

Runs a bit snug in the tummy and hip area - cut is straight and not curved as a woman's body

love this jacket and it fits great for the top 80% but the bottom is way too "fitted". I'm curvy but pretty averagely so and it is way too tight across the bum, will have to size up but now the shoulders will be too big. The color is not as vibrant as shown either but that didn't bother me.

Nice looking jacket, but runs small! Not very warm. For a Columbia product, very cheap looking!

Fits pretty true to size but not generous enough to wear much bulk underneath so if getting for colder climates, order a size bigger.

Cute jacket. Lightweight. Seems like it would be great for travel. I ordered a medium, I'm usually a small to medium in tops. Never a large. I guess i need a large in this. I tried it on with only a t shirt and it was snug a Round the shoulders when i moved my arms. I want to be able to wear a sweater so i guess i try the large.

I'm 5"5', a 10 in dresses and jeans, and a M in tops. According to the sizing chart here, Medium for me should be true at Columbia as well. While the length was perfect, the coat overall was too tight. (Read: This jacket was not made for even the gentlest curve of a woman past the age of 12.) It was definitely not something I could fit a sweater or sweatshirt under which defeats the purpose of buying a fall raincoat, in my opinion. If I did size up to the Large though, the coat would be way too long on me. Unfortunately my only option is to return this jacket and keep looking. It's such a shame because were I a stick figure drawing this coat seemed like it would keep me warm and dry throughout a New England autumn.

Ordered online. It's a very nice lightweight raincoat. The lining isn't nearly as thick as I assumed it would be. Perfect for spring or early fall.

Love the look, love the make, hate that this longer-lined jacket isn't wider at the bottom. It has a pull at the bottom so a person could tighten it, but it is really small at the bottom where it should be larger. Sad. I won't get as much use out if it as I wish.

I thought this coat was waterproof, but it's actually only water resistant. Also the lining is a a cheap feeling fleece that snags any rough skin on my hands. It is warm though and long enough to cover your bum.

great product but looks like it's only for very tall people

The rain jacket fit me perfectly wearing only a very think T-shirt. A sweatshirt or sweater would it very tight fitting.

This is a great jacket, but it runs too small.

Jacket runs small. I have always bought XL from different companies and fits me, but this style is too small for me.

I bought this coat for a recent trip and was severely disappointed in its water resistance. After 10 minutes in light rain it was soaked through completely. I ended up taking off this coat because it just became a weight on top of my wet clothes. The length and lining are nice.