Customer Reviews Columbia Glennaker Lake™ Rain Jacket

Great but don't have high expectations. Very thin. Will not keep you very warm but great against rain and wind

Exceeds its purpose , water gets repelled off. It is very baggy restricts the amount of style to go with it

As an inveterate walker, I often take 2-4 strolls. This jacket is excellent in its tailoring, its fit, and its looks - and it keeps the rain off. But be advised that on a long walk in the rain, it will begin to feel somewhat clammy since your perspiration will stay inside the garment. Highly recommended none-the-less.

Medium fits well at 5'9" and 175 and appears jacket is well made. Have not used in rain yet so cannot verify how waterproof it is but based on other Columbia rain jackets assuming is will be good.

I wear medium size clothes and I ordered the medium size jacket but is over-sized around my shoulder area but the length is perfect. It is waterproof as I wanted. Overall, it is good jacket.

Great Jacket. Shipping was very fast.

it pretty good. And easy to carry around

I bought this jacket for my dad who normally wears a medium. But I got him a large so he could wear a light sweater under the jacket & it fits well. Not too tight & gives you the cover you need for light rain, & wind. Perfect jacket to grab if you're looking at the weather & unsure if it's going to rain or be cold.

I work at a golf course and play a lot of golf, so I was looking for a lightweight rain jacket that could be used for work and play. It's just what I was looking for. It runs true to size and will easily fit in a golf bag. One of the reasons I ordered this one is that your site stated the hood was "removable". That turned out to be misleading. The hood can be folded into the collar, but it is not removable. But I still like the jacket and would recommend it to others.

Great fit. I am a small mens and found the fit provided me with just enough extra room to be able to wear a warm jacket or sweater while maintaining full flexibility. I also appreciated having a short bill built into the front of the hood. I wear glasses, so that extra coverage protected my glasses from the rain. It was also actually waterproof. That my sound strange when the product indicates that, but I have purchased waterproof raincoats before from other manufacturers that were anything but waterproof. Also very lightweight and packable for light weight backpacking. Good product. No hesitation in recommending it.

Good, lightweight, effective against rain and wind. Collapses to a nice compact size.

I like it but would have preferred if it was fitted.

Good lightweight jacket

This is a great packable and lightweight water-resistance jacket. Perfect to store in a backpack or car in case you get caught out in the rain.

I was trying to reconcile the 5 star reviews saying that this jacket is waterproof with the 1 star reviews claiming that it is not. So I bought one for a trip I was taking. That jacket has great qualities for travel: thin, lightweight fabric. Almost no lining so very compact. Flexible enough to stuff into its breast pocket and barely shows wrinkles when unstuffed. Serves very well as a windbreaker. But this also means the jacket provides no insulation itself. Flannel or fleece worn under the jacket works for a layered setup. Hand pockets are poorly positioned as Colombia tried to save assembly costs by locating pocket entry holes on the same vertical seam used to join the front and back of the jacket. Better quality jackets locate the front pockets on the front panel where the hands naturally fall. Now as far as being waterproof... My party got caught in a moderate to heavy rainstorm while on our trip. I initially showed off my new jacket by stepping into the rain and then back under cover. I gave my body a good shake and just about all the drops of water rolled right off the jacket. Awesome. So off we went through the rain to find a restaurant. When we got there, I removed my jacket and heard a snarky comment "I thought your jacket was waterproof?" Sure enough, the shoulders and upper back of my shirt were wet. Not soaked, but well into the very damp stage. I'm guessing we were walking around for over half an hour in the rain. So is the Glennaker waterproof? For a while. But stay in the rain long enough and water will eventually seep through the fabric and get you wet.

I like the way it fits a little large if I need extra layers underneath during chilly weather. Also I like the fact that the hood can be tucked away if I don't need it.

not what I expected but good enough

Does the trick - breaks the wind. No insulation, however. That's why it's a light windbreaker. Inside pocket is a neat feature.

Haven't used in rain yet so have not tested. Writing this review to let you know this Glennaker Mens Rain jacket runs large. I'm small in mens athletic apparel and a small in this rain jackets feels medium or maybe even large. Sleeves run past my knuckles and length is between my hips and knees. Maybe this is designed this way for its function but just letting you know. And I've search these aren't available in XS. This would have been perfect if Columbia makes them in XS. For comparison my fit (slim 150lbs) fits perfectly on an XL boys glennaker. But the boys jacket does not have the hood compartment and the pocket-foldability. Quality seems nice though.

Nice quality jacket, fit is good for me, medium on 5'11" 185lbs. Only weakness is a lack a breathable fabric(not a surprise at this price) or vents. Can retain body moisture when exercising etc. waterproof capabilities are good. Recommend wicking shirt underneath.

This product is an excellent buy if you are looking for something packable, light, and comfortable. It is waterproof in moderate rain, but if you get into any downpours then expect to have a little leak in. If you are looking for a completely waterproof jacket then you need to be willing to spend a little more money and get something heavier.

This jacket is used for windy and rainy/snowy morning runs and has been great that way. Can't beat the price either. Needs some vents in the arm pit area though. the zipper quality is real confident...my number one reason for tossing running and bike wear. A nice surprise is the hood that fits into the collar ! For long variable weather runs thats real nice to have so accessible. Runs a little big for a' Small' but is great for going around the layers in the winter.

I like that the hood can be hidden when you are not using it.

Light weight & can be folded or rolled to small size for storage. The hood is great & out of the way when stowed in collar. If used on salt water be sIre to clean & lubricate the zipper or it will corrode.

Great lightweight rain jacket. Light enough to use in Florida and perfect to layer under for cooler weather needing rain protection.