Customer Reviews Columbia Switchback III Jacket

Super light weight. I love the packable aspect since I got it for a trip to Disney and it's been perfect. It shields from the wind too. I found it to be true to size but just. You can't wear it over any bulky clothes.

This is a great light weight, water proof jacket! It folds flat for traveling and has a build in pocket for the hood. I'm overall very impressed!

It's super cute and useful. Make sure you size up one though. I'm typically a medium, but I ordered a large and it fits just right. If I'd gotten a medium, it would've been too snug.

Like the jacket! On the website it said that jacket runs small so to size up. That was very helpful. Jacket fits well.

Fits well, easy to get on and off. Zipper glides closed and open, no snags.

Love the lightweight feel, the material this jacket is made from is comfortable and dose not make noise. Runs a little small but the sleeves are long.

I have had one of these rain jackets for at least 15 years. It is still in perfect condition, but I decided to add another color. The Switchback Jacket is light and easily packable. In fact, my blue one will stay in my car for Florida rain showers and I'll keep this dark pink one in my suitcase. I also have the lined jacket, however it's a little warm for summer showers. This jacket fits true to size.

I love this so much. Super lightweight. Great for light wind or rain. I get lots of compliments on it as well!

I love this so much! Fits well, looks great, and super light!

Exactly what I wanted, not oversized but goes over tank or sweater. Slimming through the waist and just the right length.

Fit well, lightweight and very waterproof. Highly recommend as an affordable good quality raincoat.

Great!!

JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. A NEW SPRING JACKET. FITS WELL, HOW EVER THE ZIPPER TAB IS A BIT ASKEW. LINDA A.

I loved the fact that this jacket didn’t have Velcro down the front because it snags scarves and sweaters. I wasn’t a fan of the length which is shorter than the other jackets I tried. The material was ok, not too noisy. I returned because of the length.

I just received my jacket today. Bought for frequent travel to the Bahamas in our private plane. Needed something rainproof & extremely light weight for ferry trips to & from the airport. Great fit, true to size & very light weight. Like that it has a hood attached & is packable. I plan to carry in my travel tote. Packs within itself like pictured, but not easily & the jacket ends up jumbled into a ball. This why I'm only giving it 4 stars. Sort of expensive for the quality, but it will serve my personal needs.

This is my first Columbia jacket. I am 5'1 and weigh 134. I normally wear M and decided to exchange for a L to have more room and for layering. Overall, it seems like a good buy and will serve well for a rainy day not for the purpose to keep me warm,

It runs true to size, but as a 5'7" woman, it is a little short. I would have preferred if it was a little longer.

For light rain/wind, it gets the job done but it’s very low frills. I wish it were packable but it’s still lightweight enough for travel. I got it on super sale but if I paid full price, I’d probably think it was a little cheap feeling.

Easy to pack. Fits nice. A little short tho. Also definitely not good for heavy or long periods of rain

This jacket runs big, which is what I wanted. I layer it over a fleece jacket on cooler days to keep me warm and dry. The jacket is lightweight and not lined. It serves the purpose but isn't the most fashionable, if that concerns you.

Did not receive the hand pocket it is packable in.

Sleeves were short and jacket very thin and stick to skin

I am stuck between 3 and 4 stars, because this is a very short jacket and it runs very small, even when following the size chart. I sized up, and I could barely zip it. However, it does decently protect against the rain. I was out for about two hours in steady rain and my shirt stayed dry. The teal color was bright and nice, too. It was just weird how short and tight it was. Just be aware of that when ordering.

Keeps back and head dry. Arms got soaked on both wears.

Didn’t get mesh bag to put rain jacket in like said I would get!!! Disappointed!!!!!