Good quality, narrow arms
"Tested this weekend. It worked under 10mm of rain. Just be aware Kathmandu has narrow arms on their jackets compared with other brands. I recommend you get a number up if you have muscles."
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Men's Trailhead Stretch 2.5L Rain Jacket - Golden
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Waterproof, breathable, and windproof, this lightweight rain jacket packs into its own pocket and features mechanical stretch fabric for unrestricted movements.Â
Don't let a crummy forecast rain on your parade. This lightweight rain jacket features a waterproof and windproof ngx 2.5-layer fabric to keep you dry through soft showers and Fiordland-like downpours. Mechanical stretch and articulated sleeves allow for unrestricted dance moves on the trail and pit zips provide ventilation when things get steamy. Plus, the jacket packs into its own pocket, making it easy to stow away when the weather passes.
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Fabric allows moisture vapour (like sweat) to escape, helping regulate body temperature and keep you cool and dry during physical activity.
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Breathable
Lightweight design and can easily be compressed to stow into its own pocket or separate stuff sack for convenient travel and storage.
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Packable
Treated with DWR to encourage water to bead off the fabric's surface. While it doesn't provide full waterproof protection, it offers good protection against getting damp conditions.
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Water resistant
Waterproofing blocks rain and moisture, keeping you dry in wet conditions.
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Waterproof
Designed to block out pesky, blustery winds and providing extra warmth by preventing cold air from penetrating the fabric.
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Windproof
Product ID: B0477/OPF
Product details
General
Weight
289 g (size M)
Product ID
B0477-OPF
Activity
Hike
Design Features
Weatherproof
- Fully seam sealed waterproof and breathable ngx 2.5 fabric to keep you dry.
Freedom of movement
- Mechanical stretch fabric and articulated shaping for full range of motion.
Our materials
- Main fabric is made from 100% recycled polyester.
- Regular fit.
- Lightweight, recycled ripstop material.
- Packable as part of our pack&GO collection, it packs into its own pocket.
- DWR durable water repellent finish.
- Windproof.
- Adjustable hood featuring an easy pull system allowing for a snug fit.
- Super comfy and lush, no crinkly, paper feeling when you put it on.
- Two front hip zip pockets backpack compatible.
- Pit zips for ventilation.
- Adjustable hem and cuffs.
- 15k/15k rating.
Reviews
Overall rating: 4.3764706 / 5 from 85 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This lightweight rain jacket is effective in various rain conditions and fits well, packing down compactly. It offers mechanical stretch, articulated sleeves, and pit zips for ventilation.
Summary topics
- Rain Protection (11%): In general, customers found the rain jacket to be effective in both light and somewhat heavy rain.
- Jacket Fit (18%): Customers keep praising the fit of the jacket, mentioning that it fits well and packs down to a small parcel.
Review topics: ["fit","weight","quality","price","looks","rain","arms","colour","movement","collar","jacket","zip","waterproofing","pack","attention","raincoat"].
Review highlights
- "Brilliant jacket - love the colour and fits perfectly - true to size." —
- "Looks good, fits well." —
- "Warm, well made and fits perfectly" —
Reviews
Good jacket. I haven’t used
"Good jacket. I haven’t used it in the wet yet but all ticks so far"
Love the colour Good Kathmandu’s
"Love the colour Good Kathmandu’s quality"
Excellent jacket waterproof yet light
"Excellent jacket waterproof yet light"
Great rain jacket
"Awesome jacket! Runs a little larger to size which is great for mid and bottom layers on a cold day"
Trailhead rain jacket
"Really comfy to wear, not bulky at all. Compacts well to take on walks and very lightweight. Repels showers and wind so I’d recommend it."
Good
"Good"
Light weight with excellent Rain
"Light weight with excellent Rain resistance"
Good jacket
"Good jacket"
All you need in a waterproof shell
"I very rarely leave reviews but this waterproof jacket is gr8. I wore it as my waterproof shell boarding in japan, at -20 conditions and now it keeps me dry on the GC golf courses. Its my go to light weight shell. i bought it on a sale but would pay full price. đź‘Ť"
Q&A
Material and care
Materials
Composition
- Main: 100% Recycled Polyester
- Lining: 100% Polyester
Care instructions
- Cold gentle machine wash
- Wash Separately
- Do not use fabric softener
- Do not bleach
- Warm tumble dry
- Do not iron
- Do not dry clean
- Close zippers and fasten hook and loop before washing
Delivery and returns
Delivery
Rates
We offer free standard shipping for all members within New Zealand. Simply sign in or create an account to access free delivery.
If you are not a member, a flat rate of $12 is charged for orders.
NZ Delivery
Standard delivery is typically:
- 1-2 business days for the South Island
- 2-4 business days for the South Island (Rural)
- 1-3 business days for the North Island
- 2-5 business days for the North Island (Rural)
We use NZ Post as our delivery partner, and you can read more in our help centre.
Returns
Returning an item
We offer 60-day returns in New Zealand for change of mind as long as all items are unused, in original packaging (with tags attached), and you have proof of purchase.
Either pop into your local store or post it back to us.
Read more about returns in our help centre.