Luke, the arms are tight because you’re such a beast. Hate hood hanging! I can stand stock still and sweat; it needs to breath and ventilate. Thanks for the good review. Texas
I have a similar jacket (4x the price from a major brand) - the only way I can get the hood to sit comfortably is to have a baseball cap on and use the brim to keep the top of the hood opening up.
I hate tight arms and no pit zips. I'll pass on this one. I have an older Eddie Bauer jacket that has pit zips, and a back vent and I can still sweat so much that I get swampy. My XL is just 18 oz. so I'll keep what I have. Thanks for the review.
Deputy Prepper terrible jackets. Not durable at all. Will fall apart pretty quick. People should buy stuff to last, not just to minimise weight. Bad for environment
I may pick this up and give it a whirl! String toggles which I have will fix the hood adjustment... do they have pants and if so review those! Love the reviews, I trust the reviews keep it up!!!
This would make a great addition to my day pack for those surprise t-storms. Just in case I left my really nice raincoat at home or in the car! Small enough, and cheap enough, to put it in the pack and leave it. Or as a backup in case someone else needs one.
Overall, for the price, this jacket is great. The issues that you pointed out especially the good adjustment could be resolved with a commercial stop. Great review.
For the hood pulls, tie the first part of a Stopper Knot (www.netknots.com/rope_knots/stopper-knot) without completing the last feed through the noose end. Quick, easy, requires no additional hardware.
Another pretty thorough review, of an obscure, and relatively unknown rain jacket. The jacket looks OK for the price, but as Luke pointed out not very breathable, and the lack of pit zips is a glaring omission. Another important question to raise is "Does the jacket incorporate the use of a DWR coating?" This is important, because as we all should know, DWR must be reapplied regularly! To quote the reviewers from the Outdoor Gear Lab...An essential component of a jacket's water resistance is its Durable Water Repellent or DWR treatment. This treatment is factory applied to the fabric's exterior and makes the water bead when it lands on the surface of the jacket, allowing it to shed it. Even though both nylon and polyester are hydrophobic, if they aren't treated with a DWR (or after the treatment wears off), they "wet out", or become covered with a thin but continuous film of water. So there is still an unanswered question regarding this jacket. Does it incorporate DWR? Personally, I own many jackets that are multi layer from different manufacturers, that incorporate the use of DWR, as the main barrier to prevent the wetting out of the jacket's fabrics. I have to regularly reapply the DWR to maintain waterproofness. However, I have now moved on from traditional rain jackets that rely on DWR, and just purchased my first OutDry Extreme jacket, the Men’s OutDry Ex Reign Jacket from Columbia. OutDry Extreme does not utilize or incorporate DWR into it's waterproofing system, so it is basically maintenance free. Outdry Extreme has at least a 20,000 mm water column, or hydrostatic head water resistance/waterproof rating, which is very high, combined with great breathabilty, which is helped by having pit zips on my jacket. I paid $55.00 delivered using a sale and coupons, so nearly the same price as this reviewed bargain jacket. I would suggest outdoor enthusiasts take a look at OutDry Extreme rain gear.
I always have issues finding clothing that fits me. I came across Duluth Trading a few years ago. I have had some misses and some wins. I recently bought their rain jacket ( No-Rainer) and pants. I cant wait to try them out on a rainy hike. The jacket fits me well. It has put zips and 4 outside pocks, non water proof, and hand warmer pockets. Price of $100 each.
A lot of newer rain coats/shell has adjustable cords on the inside of the jacket. I don't like it since i would have to unzip to adjust hood and zip back up. Sometimes I need the jacket to be zip up to get hood right. You can buy those cord holders from any outdoor companies in the accessories. I would cut off that end knob and slip in a cord holder and tie a knot at the end of the cord.
Pro tip here. Look at the brand store page on Amazon for these products. The all capital names are typically just rebranded alibaba rebranded cheap products and that brand name will last as long as they don't get any negative publicity. If their stuff starts failing they'll just start a new company and keep going. It's a plague on Amazon. The company page for Gymax includes a Gymax foosball table and Gymax Basketball hoop.
You had me until you discussed breathability. I currently us a Dry Ducks (similar to Frog Toggs) jacket and pants it breaths is cheap and keeps me dry at 50 MPH on my bike in a hard rain. Thanks for the great review Perhaps you could review Dry Ducks or Frog Toggs? Keep up the good work Thank you.
I do own 2 frogg toggs rain jackets. They r 1 size larger than you normally wear. You: large Frogg: XL. I do get condensation when i wear it on cold rainy day but it will keep u dry.
Hello Luke, LOVE your reviews a true unbiased assessments. Did you ever do a review of CABELAS ALASKA GUIDE 8???. I looked throughout you video but didn't see one. Bought 1, so far so VERY-VERY GREAT. Would like to see your review.
I do understand the breathe-ability sweat issue...that is a deal breaker for me as I tend to sweat more than most. I'd rather just save up for a better material jacket and really believe in the "buy once, cry once" mentality, especially when it comes to clothing comfort.
Same - but since losing my job I just can't afford a new expensive jacket, even with saving up. However, I can afford a second hand one off eBay. That makes so much more sense to me, especially if you get one in good condition and don't mind refreshing the DWR (which most jackets need periodically anyway so no big deal!) I got an an OR Interstellar for £50, really good condition and so much better than most £50 jackets found in stores! I also like the idea of repurposing and reusing items that still have plenty of life in them, but that's a personal preference :)
Luke, don't expect lamb from mutton. Personally, I would have no problem paying the price you quoted at the beginning, for that jacket. As for Walmart, they obviously saw some excellent value, and priced the product accordingly. Just an honest opinion. Keep these reviews coming Brother!
The only issue I have with many of these clothing companies is that the size range rarely goes beyond 3xl. If you’re built like a football player then getting an oversized jacket is hard going. Great review though Luke very thorough. Cheers mate 👍🏼😎👍🏼
You hang it by the hood so the whole thing can dry. If you hang it by the little tab (which are very often too weak to last very long) then the hood droops against the coat and it doesn't dry right.
Hey Luke on your question for Walmart not sure if someone answered you yet. Here some of my feedback usually the reason is they run out of stock and put a higher price range so no one will make a purchase not sure of it's easier for them to do that versus it saying it's out of stock but they do that till they get more stock in and lower the price. The other possibility will be that Walmart allows many third party companies to sale on walmart site. They to usually have instock issue and will do the same as Walmart in a higher price till back instock or they plainly have a way higher price. Easy way to tell is under the price will say sold by Walmart.com or can say sold by Wayfair or some other online company. Hope this helps and make sense. Take care bro ✌
The reason for the price at Walmart is simple: They think they may be able to charge that much. Retail prices depend on what customers are willing to pay, not on production costs. Revenue, however, is the difference between what they can sell for and what they have to pay for it. So with a high price tag they can say “this is a high quality product”, and if that doesn’t work they can slap on the “Sale!” tag later. And still have a decent revenue.
Luke, remove the cord pull and replace it with a barrel cord lock. As long as the cord material isn't too narrow the barrel lock should work....one on both sides.
To be fair for that price I think this is a really good deal. As you say Luke you can spend £$100's in this field. I still would love to see you review a Buffalo shirt. Those things are the bomb!
I don't understand why more companies don't add puet zips, especially more budget jackets. Sure, the absolute cheapest jacket won't have them, that's fine - but for cheap jackets, breathability is the main issue and pit zips really help in that regard, for far less money than using gore-tex or equivalent. I do get that it would add cost, especially if they use decent water-resistant zippers, and there would be a small weight penalty, but it really seems worth it for most jackets. Lack of pit zips are also a deal-breaker for many, especially if the fabric isn't super breathable. The only jacket I've found that works well without them is the OR Interstellar, which is a premium jacket at a premium price, so a totally different market. Adding them would definitely boost sales, even if it costs a tiny bit more. It feels like a no-brainer, but maybe in missing something? Is it that much harder to produce a jacket with pit zips? Is adding some extra zippers and weight just too much? I don't get it..
I always wear a baseball cap with any rain jacket that I wear. Normally I wear an old purple cap with the name of my local professional basketball team The Kings, Who unfortunately have sucked for a while now.
Thanks for the review! No pit zips and lack of breath-ability are big cons for me. All rain jackets are not great for breath-ability though, even expensive ones. I much prefer my $40 Gossamer Gear trekking umbrella for this reason.
One thing that I have found out is I have huge hands and most jackets the pockets are too small, so what happens is I go to use the pockets of most jackets and I can't get my hand into the pocket or once I do it's almost impossible to get my hand back without help or ripping the pocket.
I'd say the sizing issues restricting it's use in the cold and it's lack of armpit vents making it not great in hot weather, would really limit it's use for me, to the point of it not being worth buying at all.
Looking for some help choosing a good two-man tent, dome-style I am thinking, as well as a good air mat. I ride a motorcycle and want something that I could carry without much trouble. I an ex vet and have an assortment of health issues so a good air mat is vital for sleep. Something that will keep me well and truly off the ground. While I am down getting up is hard so a tent with good headroom to allow me to roll over onto my knees to get out would help. I know your advice will be truthful and direct. So looking forward to your help. I live in the tropics of North Queensland Australia and rain is a common event. Cheers and keep up the truthful reviews. This makes your channel a good watch. Thanks in advance.
North Dakota in October has me wondering if thatd be a decent budget jacket for the Maah Daah Hey trail. Breathability and the sizes are my concern. I got fair sized arm and those sleeves looked like id not fit them.
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..you could wear that in a budget tent to stay dry..lol..good one, stay safe..
I really don’t think you could complain or dislike anything for the price....as outdoor gear go’s this is remarkably good value....
A year later and I can pick this up for $20, heck yeah! Thanks for your review!
Luke, the arms are tight because you’re such a beast. Hate hood hanging! I can stand stock still and sweat; it needs to breath and ventilate. Thanks for the good review. Texas
I have a similar jacket (4x the price from a major brand) - the only way I can get the hood to sit comfortably is to have a baseball cap on and use the brim to keep the top of the hood opening up.
For the price I like it. Thanks for the good review.
Another honest and straight forward review👍 No venting and sizing would be the deal breakers for me. Thanks for the work. Enjoy!
I ended up getting a Patagonia Slate Sky. Lifetime warranty and it works great. More of an investment in quality and comfort than anything else.
Add cord locks to hood cords solved.
Nice review rain gear is a must
Seems like a great jacket for the price, especially for cooler weather.
I hate tight arms and no pit zips. I'll pass on this one. I have an older Eddie Bauer jacket that has pit zips, and a back vent and I can still sweat so much that I get swampy. My XL is just 18 oz. so I'll keep what I have. Thanks for the review.
Luke can you review Frog Toggs brand rain jacket and pants.
Deputy Prepper terrible jackets. Not durable at all. Will fall apart pretty quick. People should buy stuff to last, not just to minimise weight. Bad for environment
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John thanks for the info.
@@johnpayne516 I totally agree, I have a few for the just in case, but not a product to count on.
I had a pair for my motorcycle and they lasted 1 season, which really was about 4-5 uses.
@@johnpayne516 I would agree with some of the models, but the Xtreme Lite is much better.
Using cord locks might help with the hood adjustment issue.
I may pick this up and give it a whirl! String toggles which I have will fix the hood adjustment... do they have pants and if so review those! Love the reviews, I trust the reviews keep it up!!!
This would make a great addition to my day pack for those surprise t-storms. Just in case I left my really nice raincoat at home or in the car! Small enough, and cheap enough, to put it in the pack and leave it. Or as a backup in case someone else needs one.
Overall, for the price, this jacket is great. The issues that you pointed out especially the good adjustment could be resolved with a commercial stop. Great review.
For the hood pulls, tie the first part of a Stopper Knot (www.netknots.com/rope_knots/stopper-knot) without completing the last feed through the noose end. Quick, easy, requires no additional hardware.
Another pretty thorough review, of an obscure, and relatively unknown rain jacket.
The jacket looks OK for the price, but as Luke pointed out not very breathable, and the lack of pit zips is a glaring omission.
Another important question to raise is "Does the jacket incorporate the use of a DWR coating?"
This is important, because as we all should know, DWR must be reapplied regularly!
To quote the reviewers from the Outdoor Gear Lab...An essential component of a jacket's water resistance is its Durable Water Repellent or DWR treatment. This treatment is factory applied to the fabric's exterior and makes the water bead when it lands on the surface of the jacket, allowing it to shed it. Even though both nylon and polyester are hydrophobic, if they aren't treated with a DWR (or after the treatment wears off), they "wet out", or become covered with a thin but continuous film of water.
So there is still an unanswered question regarding this jacket. Does it incorporate DWR?
Personally, I own many jackets that are multi layer from different manufacturers, that incorporate the use of DWR, as the main barrier to prevent the wetting out of the jacket's fabrics. I have to regularly reapply the DWR to maintain waterproofness.
However, I have now moved on from traditional rain jackets that rely on DWR, and just purchased my first OutDry Extreme jacket, the Men’s OutDry Ex Reign Jacket from Columbia.
OutDry Extreme does not utilize or incorporate DWR into it's waterproofing system, so it is basically maintenance free.
Outdry Extreme has at least a 20,000 mm water column, or hydrostatic head water resistance/waterproof rating, which is very high, combined with great breathabilty, which is helped by having pit zips on my jacket.
I paid $55.00 delivered using a sale and coupons, so nearly the same price as this reviewed bargain jacket.
I would suggest outdoor enthusiasts take a look at OutDry Extreme rain gear.
I think if they add pit zips, improve the fit, and fix the hood adjustment, they could charge, maybe $10 more, and it would be a great deal.
A rain jacket that keeps you dry at that price is a win if you ask me
I always have issues finding clothing that fits me. I came across Duluth Trading a few years ago. I have had some misses and some wins. I recently bought their rain jacket ( No-Rainer) and pants. I cant wait to try them out on a rainy hike. The jacket fits me well. It has put zips and 4 outside pocks, non water proof, and hand warmer pockets. Price of $100 each.
i do like that jacket.. thank you for the review,,
One of the best “hacks” I’ve found is a crappy baseball cap with bulldog or fold back clip to secure the brim of hood to brim of cap
This is why you really need to know what you are going to use this for. Great price for a run to the store.
Nice review..quick and two the point..thanks
Good jacket for the price point :)
A lot of newer rain coats/shell has adjustable cords on the inside of the jacket. I don't like it since i would have to unzip to adjust hood and zip back up. Sometimes I need the jacket to be zip up to get hood right. You can buy those cord holders from any outdoor companies in the accessories. I would cut off that end knob and slip in a cord holder and tie a knot at the end of the cord.
Army surplus goretex is a fantastic option. You can buy a new/unissued jacket for around $60 USD. Well worth the extra $17.
Pro tip here. Look at the brand store page on Amazon for these products. The all capital names are typically just rebranded alibaba rebranded cheap products and that brand name will last as long as they don't get any negative publicity. If their stuff starts failing they'll just start a new company and keep going. It's a plague on Amazon. The company page for Gymax includes a Gymax foosball table and Gymax Basketball hoop.
For a smaller person who is on a budget this would be a great option!
Right? We pay the same for less material we deserve a break lol
Marc-André B that’s how I see it 😁
You had me until you discussed breathability. I currently us a Dry Ducks (similar to Frog Toggs) jacket and pants it breaths is cheap and keeps me dry at 50 MPH on my bike in a hard rain. Thanks for the great review Perhaps you could review Dry Ducks or Frog Toggs? Keep up the good work Thank you.
I do own 2 frogg toggs rain jackets. They r 1 size larger than you normally wear. You: large Frogg: XL. I do get condensation when i wear it on cold rainy day but it will keep u dry.
Hello Luke, LOVE your reviews a true unbiased assessments.
Did you ever do a review of CABELAS ALASKA GUIDE 8???. I looked throughout you video but didn't see one. Bought 1, so far so VERY-VERY GREAT. Would like to see your review.
I do understand the breathe-ability sweat issue...that is a deal breaker for me as I tend to sweat more than most. I'd rather just save up for a better material jacket and really believe in the "buy once, cry once" mentality, especially when it comes to clothing comfort.
Same - but since losing my job I just can't afford a new expensive jacket, even with saving up. However, I can afford a second hand one off eBay. That makes so much more sense to me, especially if you get one in good condition and don't mind refreshing the DWR (which most jackets need periodically anyway so no big deal!)
I got an an OR Interstellar for £50, really good condition and so much better than most £50 jackets found in stores! I also like the idea of repurposing and reusing items that still have plenty of life in them, but that's a personal preference :)
add two small clamps to the hood adjustments, that should be an easy fix (in theory)
I would absolutely buy it for 43 dollars but not at the walmart price. Great review Luke!
Luke, don't expect lamb from mutton. Personally, I would have no problem paying the price you quoted at the beginning, for that jacket. As for Walmart, they obviously saw some excellent value, and priced the product accordingly. Just an honest opinion. Keep these reviews coming Brother!
A competitive option with similar price range and capability would be awesome additional info. Great video review though.
The only issue I have with many of these clothing companies is that the size range rarely goes beyond 3xl. If you’re built like a football player then getting an oversized jacket is hard going. Great review though Luke very thorough. Cheers mate 👍🏼😎👍🏼
I have seen that before on the hood. When you pull the cor you put a loop knot in the cord but I think a stop would be better.
That was a good and fair assessment ....
You hang it by the hood so the whole thing can dry. If you hang it by the little tab (which are very often too weak to last very long) then the hood droops against the coat and it doesn't dry right.
Hey Luke on your question for Walmart not sure if someone answered you yet. Here some of my feedback usually the reason is they run out of stock and put a higher price range so no one will make a purchase not sure of it's easier for them to do that versus it saying it's out of stock but they do that till they get more stock in and lower the price. The other possibility will be that Walmart allows many third party companies to sale on walmart site. They to usually have instock issue and will do the same as Walmart in a higher price till back instock or they plainly have a way higher price. Easy way to tell is under the price will say sold by Walmart.com or can say sold by Wayfair or some other online company. Hope this helps and make sense. Take care bro ✌
The reason for the price at Walmart is simple: They think they may be able to charge that much.
Retail prices depend on what customers are willing to pay, not on production costs. Revenue, however, is the difference between what they can sell for and what they have to pay for it.
So with a high price tag they can say “this is a high quality product”, and if that doesn’t work they can slap on the “Sale!” tag later. And still have a decent revenue.
Great video Luke as usual. You could spend $300/$400 on a rain jacket and still have the same problems so not bad at 45 bucks!
Trusted you. Purchased one. Love it.
Luke, cord lock. No guarantees, but that's probably the only way to make the drawstrings stay put.
Luke, remove the cord pull and replace it with a barrel cord lock. As long as the cord material isn't too narrow the barrel lock should work....one on both sides.
To be fair for that price I think this is a really good deal. As you say Luke you can spend £$100's in this field. I still would love to see you review a Buffalo shirt. Those things are the bomb!
Wish it was lighter. Thanks for listing its weight.
I don't understand why more companies don't add puet zips, especially more budget jackets.
Sure, the absolute cheapest jacket won't have them, that's fine - but for cheap jackets, breathability is the main issue and pit zips really help in that regard, for far less money than using gore-tex or equivalent.
I do get that it would add cost, especially if they use decent water-resistant zippers, and there would be a small weight penalty, but it really seems worth it for most jackets.
Lack of pit zips are also a deal-breaker for many, especially if the fabric isn't super breathable. The only jacket I've found that works well without them is the OR Interstellar, which is a premium jacket at a premium price, so a totally different market.
Adding them would definitely boost sales, even if it costs a tiny bit more. It feels like a no-brainer, but maybe in missing something? Is it that much harder to produce a jacket with pit zips? Is adding some extra zippers and weight just too much? I don't get it..
I always wear a baseball cap with any rain jacket that I wear. Normally I wear an old purple cap with the name of my local professional basketball team The Kings, Who unfortunately have sucked for a while now.
On the hood loose threads...looks like the machine ran out of thread or bobbin thread and had to be rethreadded
I need breathability unless it’s cold weather, I wouldn’t use it in hot weather, good review as always
Loved it again keep up the good work
It's like you are saying, it's a heck of a jacket for $40.
Thanks for the review! No pit zips and lack of breath-ability are big cons for me. All rain jackets are not great for breath-ability though, even expensive ones. I much prefer my $40 Gossamer Gear trekking umbrella for this reason.
Seems like a good affordable rain coat👍 thanks Luke
Walmart Canada are selling for $97. That is supposedly a sale price. Regular price is $167 CDN.
Think I'll pass on this product, but great review & nice to see you on y-tube again.
Do a review on the helikon Tex summit backpack
The coat sounds very good, thank you for the information God Bless you
the jacket is 20$ on amazon right now if you can put up with white
One thing that I have found out is I have huge hands and most jackets the pockets are too small, so what happens is I go to use the pockets of most jackets and I can't get my hand into the pocket or once I do it's almost impossible to get my hand back without help or ripping the pocket.
If it had pit zips, I’d buy it in a heartbeat. But not having them is a no go for me.
Can you ask Susie to do some reviews of women's hiking/outdoor clothes? That would be awesome and Susie would make a great model!
Poncho never fails me and it's cheaper. It's got room and more than one use but hey , I'm not trying to please no one but me.
Awesome video Luke and I would love to meet you guys SomeDay.
In Amazon here in Japan they charge for more than 100$ .... unbelievable.
Great review. Sadly they don;t ship this to the Netherlands...
Ehhh. For 43 bucks, it's got to many design flaws to want to wear it frequently. $43 is agood price but that sizing would drive me nuts.
Good info. You and your family stay safe.
tie quick release loops in the hood draw string, this may resolve the hood adjustment issue. Sizing is concerning. Great review
I wish there was a Hi Vis color option.
Nice review👍🌲
Just checked it and as of January, 7th 2022 the price has gone down to 19.99 - 29.99 at least for now
A small draw pull would fix hood issue
Can you please share what is your recommended breathable and waterproof rain jacket? Thanks! I appreciate all your videos and trust you immensely.
I'd say the sizing issues restricting it's use in the cold and it's lack of armpit vents making it not great in hot weather, would really limit it's use for me, to the point of it not being worth buying at all.
I like it. I will check it out! Thanks brother, think I will order it from Walmart
Perhaps you could pick up a couple toggles for the hood
Thank you for the review.
IMO if they fixed the arm dia. this jacket would be a major WIN !!
Looking for some help choosing a good two-man tent, dome-style I am thinking, as well as a good air mat. I ride a motorcycle and want something that I could carry without much trouble. I an ex vet and have an assortment of health issues so a good air mat is vital for sleep. Something that will keep me well and truly off the ground. While I am down getting up is hard so a tent with good headroom to allow me to roll over onto my knees to get out would help. I know your advice will be truthful and direct. So looking forward to your help. I live in the tropics of North Queensland Australia and rain is a common event. Cheers and keep up the truthful reviews. This makes your channel a good watch. Thanks in advance.
I'd love to see a list of your "least of the least" outdoor gear that you've experienced.
You should add a link to a PayPal donation account. Thanks for your videos.
Great video
North Dakota in October has me wondering if thatd be a decent budget jacket for the Maah Daah Hey trail. Breathability and the sizes are my concern. I got fair sized arm and those sleeves looked like id not fit them.
I think if you wore a baseball cap you'd fix the problem with the hood not fitting right while the jacket is partially unzipped
@luke would you say this is as good of a jacket as the Marmot Minimalist jacket? For the price
great jacket for the price........
Would make a great in camp jacket. Stay safe my friend
I got a great jacket from the Columbia outlet store for $39.00.
Luke, is there a cheaper equivalent to the Melanzana microgrid hoodie?
Have you never hooked something on a hook with the collar before?
If I want the breathability of a $500 I'll buy a Patagucci or Columbia that was worn once for $120 on ebay.
I wonder if their 3-in-1 coat for 99 bucks is a good purchase
That’s not sold by Walmart but is connected to Walmart. Walmart sells it for $30 in stores.
I wish it was bigger
I have the same problem with the hood flopping over my eyes with a Columbia rain jacket. For me, the tight arms are a nonstarter.