Customer Reviews Columbia Switchback III Jacket

I'm an average size large in most clothes. I found this ran a little small. I suggest a size up.

This jacket does a good job keeping the rain out but I found it to be very hot. I originally bought this jacket as something compact to take on a trip to Hawaii. There is no way I could wear this jacket in hot and humid weather - I would be drenched from sweat. Stops the rain and cuts the wind a bit but absolutely no breathability. In 45-degree weather, while walking my dog I was sweating with only a t-shirt underneath. I bought a large to ensure I could have layers underneath but cannot wear this with more than a t-shirt due to how hot it is. I will probably leave it in my car for emergencies only.

I loved the quality of the jacket and that it was lightweight. But unfortunately it was too small. I did give it to a friend and buy me one in a bigger size.

Love the jacket but a large does not fit around the bust if you are well endowed. (38 DD). Everything else was good. The length of the jacket and the arm length was good. Very disappointed because I love the pink color. Lightweight for those spring showers. Wish it fit!

I needed a light weight rain jacket for work and this one was a great price. I ordered a Xl but it fits like a medium. Not worth the hassle of sending it back so I gave it away.

This is a good light weight rain jacket for warmer weather. I didn't give it 5 stars because the description says it has a soft mesh lining, which is what ultimately made my decision to purchase it, thinking that would add a little warmth for cooler days. However, there is no lining at all, just nylon inside and out. I will probably still use it on warmer days. Just not what I had hoped for.

If I didn't already have an unlined Switchback, I would have kept this jacket purchased at a GREAT price. But since this arrived with no mesh lining, I returned it and will look to the Arcadia which all appear to be mesh lined. I usually wear a Med but like the Large in this style so that I can layer it. Very well made with excellent features like a stowable hood and zipper pockets.

I was glad I read the reviews and ordered a size up! Fits perfectly. Has a great hood for rain, and it's waterproof. I ordered the white. My only complaint is the fabric is so thin, whatever you are wearing underneath shows through. The model in the photos obviously wore white underneath :( But it will serve it's purpose.

It is very thin and it is like a raincoat. Not good looking.

Either runs smaller than their heavier winter coats I own, or is just more fitted. Sticking to my arms as soon as I put it on. Not a breathable fabric in any way. Can't imagine wearing with bare arms, but not roomy enough to use as an outer layer over a fleece. So it will have to go back or be given away.

I purchased this rain jacket because spring is coming and I wanted to get a nice rain jacket. However, I was a little disappointed when I opened the package because this jacket is extremely thin and not what I was expecting at all. There's nothing to keep you warm if it's one of those cold rain showers. The color though is gorgeous. I absolutely love the color. I just wish that it was made a little heavier and with some insulation. I have yet to try this jacket.

I loved the color and sale price I got this jacket for but unfortunately returned it. It is so thin, like a thin sheet of plastic. There is no lining whatsoever. Just felt cheap.

It's a standard shell. Works better during spring or summer. Looks bulky with tuning thick on underneath the jacket. Its not long so doesn't cover much. Not as functional for winter or fall.

This item is not mesh lined like the description says. I am returning the item as I live in a humid environment and want the mesh lining to keep the coat to sticking to me. I reported this to Columbia over a week ago and they have not changed the description. I

This is a very handsome, lightweight jacket. However, as noted in other reviews, there in no mesh lining as advertised! I imagine the plastic like material that would be against your arms would make you sweat unless you had on long sleeves. I will keep it because I think it will be used but am disappointed that Columbia advertises a mesh lining that is not present except as 2 inside pockets.

When purchasing this jacket. You'll need to go up an size. I waited for two weeks for this rain jacket and wore it over top of a sweat shirt and couldn't even move. I guess I'll give it to my daughter who wears junior clothing and reorder another...again RUNS SMALL..size up!..material quality is great, and color...

So I had high hopes for this jacket. This is my first Columbia jacket. I'm very disappointed. It has NO LINING inside it so you just get really hot very fast and then it sticks to you. Talk about sensory nightmare. The photos made it seem like this jacket folds into itself for easy storage but that IS NOT THE CASE. There is NO way that this folds into itself. The hood folds into the collar in the absolute worst way too. Disappointed

I was so excited to get this rain jacket but it was too tight. This is my normal Columbia size . Costs too much to send back.

It's definitely not what I expected. Way thinner than I thought it would be. For the price not worth it.

Not actual size got it 1size up and still not fitting

The material is transparent and looks strange on top of dark colors.

It was definitely not what I expected. The quality is very poor to be a high price brand. Strands of thread in different parts of the jacket hanging and looks very cheap. The velcros on the hoodie look like they will be torn with frequent use. Disappointing purchase.

This was a good deal, however not what I expected buying on the internet. This jacket is so wrinkled and even after washing it is even more wrinkled. Also it is very stiff and makes a lot of noise when moving. I expected a windbreaker, but not one that was like this.

Unlined sleeves make it get hot and sticky very fast

For me, this jacket is too short in the front, too snug across the chest, and it flares out too much at the hips.