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Columbia Women's Arcadia Ii Jacket

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US Women Coat Size Chart

Brand Size	Bust (in)	Waist (in)	Hip (in)
XS	33.5	23.5	35.5
S	34.5 - 35.5	28 - 29	37 - 38
ManufSize	36.5 - 37.5	30 - 31	39 - 40
L	39 - 40.5	32.5 - 34	41.5 - 43
XL	42 - 43.5	35.5 - 37.5	44.5 - 46.5
XXL	44 - 46	38 - 41	47 - 50

US Plus-size

Brand Size	Bust (in)	Waist (in)	Hip (in)
1X	43 - 45	36 - 38	46 - 48
2X	47 - 49	40.2 - 42.5	50 - 52
3X	51 - 53	44.8 - 47	54 - 56

US Petite

Brand Size	Bust (in)	Waist (in)	Hip (in)
PXS	30.5 - 32	23.5 - 25	34.5 - 35.5
PS	32 - 33.5	25 - 26.5	35.5 - 36.5
PM	33.5 - 35.5	26.5 - 28	36.5 - 38
PL	35.7 - 37	28 - 29.5	38 - 40
PXL	37 - 39	29.5 - 31	40 - 42

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Fabric type

100% Polyester; 100% Nylon

Care instructions

Machine Wash

Origin

Imported

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ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY: Columbia Women's Arcadia II Jacket features our signature, air-permeable protection that’s waterproof and breathable to shield you from drizzle to downpour.

ADJUSTABLE FEATURES: This shell top jacket features an adjustable storm hood, drawcord adjustable hem, and zippered hand pockets for ultimate comfort.

LIGHT & PACKABLE: The waterproof, lightweight design packs into your hand pocket for convenience on days when the weather is unpredictable.

DURABLE FABRIC: 100% nylon 2L fabric with a 100% polyester mesh lining keeps you warm, yet remains breathable.

OMNI-TECH: Our Omni-Tech technology features air-permeable protection that’s waterproof and breathable. It provides excellent waterproof protection, keeping mother nature's elements out, at the same time allowing the inside to breathe.

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Product details

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17 x 14 x 3 inches; 11.2 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 153411
Department ‏ : ‎ womens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 28, 2022
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Columbia
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BKQRSGFC

Best Sellers Rank: #4,314 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)
- #2 in Women's Insulated Shells

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Waterproof, breathable, and packable, this rainy-day-MVP women's jacket is built to shield you from wet weather out on the trail and then stow away into a corner of your pack when the sun returns. An Omni-tech membrane combines with full seam sealing and a soft mesh lining to keep you dry and comfortable both on the exterior and interior.

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4.6 out of 5

12,198 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, waterproofness, value, and pockets of the raincoat. For example, they mention it's a nice jacket, keeps them dry in the rain, and is excellent value for the price. Some are also satisfied with weight, warmth, and comfort. Opinions are mixed on the fit.

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928 customers mention868 positive60 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the rain jacket. They mention that it is a nice jacket, well styled, and made of good material. Some say that it's a great jacket for on a boat and ocean spray. They also appreciate the color and features, saying that it’s bright and pretty.

"...Being so light, the jacket is great for vacation by not taking up a lot of luggage space." Read more

"...Love the bright color-it’s not too bright to be obnoxious neon lol! But just a pretty blue...." Read more

"...The fabric seems very soft and the jacket appears to be well made. There is a tag with a price of $100 on it...." Read more

"This is a great, lightweight rain jacket. I took it on a trip to Seattle and it help up perfectly. It was a perfect fit and easily stowed in luggage...." Read more

489 customers mention473 positive16 negative

Customers are satisfied with the waterproofness of the jacket. They mention that it keeps them dry in the rain, snow, wind, and sleet. They appreciate the enough coverage to keep them dry from head to butt. Customers also say that the jacket dries quickly and offers excellent wind protection.

"...Main thing is it kept me dry although we didn’t have any downpours as the forecast had called for, so I cannot attest to that at this moment...." Read more

"Fits well & hood has good coverage for rainy days. Zippered pockets a plus!" Read more

"...So far, the jacket has offered excellent wind protection. I’ll have to see how it does in rainy weather...." Read more

"This jacket seems to be just what i wanted, A waterproof but not overly warm or binding jacket. It's really a step up from a windbreaker...." Read more

395 customers mention384 positive11 negative

Customers find the weight of the coat to be light enough to roll up in their pack and keep them dry. They also say it's slimming and compact, making it easy to pack into their backpack when not in use. Some mention that it'll act as wind breakers.

"...This will also be good in warmer weather. Being so light, the jacket is great for vacation by not taking up a lot of luggage space." Read more

"...I think I got it on sale for around $34. It’s incredibly lightweight however, the morning I wore it, I had a short sleeve shirt on and then a..." Read more

"This is a great, lightweight rain jacket. I took it on a trip to Seattle and it help up perfectly. It was a perfect fit and easily stowed in luggage...." Read more

"...The jacket is lightweight, warm and well constructed. The hood does not have a storage pouch which would have been nice but not super necessary." Read more

184 customers mention149 positive35 negative

Customers like the warmth of the jacket. They say it's a great lightweight jacket that's good for chilly weather, wind, or light rain. They also say the material really keeps the warmth inside.

"...I haven’t worn it in the rain yet. This will also be good in warmer weather...." Read more

"...It definitely kept out the cold wind! You could probably use this as a ski parka with the right layers underneath...." Read more

"...jacket seems to be just what i wanted, A waterproof but not overly warm or binding jacket. It's really a step up from a windbreaker...." Read more

"I really like the lining of the jacket, it’s going be nice for weather when cool. I like the zipper closure and zipper pockets...." Read more

165 customers mention144 positive21 negative

Customers like the value of the coat. They say it has excellent quality for the discounted price, and is a great buy.

"...may be slim pickings but was impressed to find this at such a great price! I think I got it on sale for around $34...." Read more

"...Good value." Read more

"This is a great jacket and well worth the money. It fits true to size, maybe a little big, but room to move." Read more

"Good quality and fit. Warm and waterproof. Good value and cute." Read more

147 customers mention127 positive20 negative

Customers like the comfort of the coat. They say it's lightweight, has a comfortable lining, and is breathable. Some mention that the fabric is soft and the jacket is well-made. They also say it can be worn during the summer and winter and that it does the trick for everyday wear.

"...The fabric seems very soft and the jacket appears to be well made. There is a tag with a price of $100 on it...." Read more

"The jacket fits perfectly and is comfortableIt dries really quickly and everybody in my family owns one of these" Read more

"Very comfortable" Read more

"...The jacket fit well and was very comfortable. It held the heat in well as it was chilly in Iceland but wasn’t too warm...." Read more

113 customers mention92 positive21 negative

Customers like the pockets in the jacket. They say the two zipper pockets on both sides are of good size, well placed, and deep enough. They also appreciate the flaps and zippers. Overall, customers are happy with the pockets and the room in the coat for extra layers underneath.

"...Just some light drizzle. I really like the zip pockets and that the front zipper comes all the way up to keep your face kind of covered, allowed you..." Read more

"Fits well & hood has good coverage for rainy days. Zippered pockets a plus!" Read more

"...There are mesh-lined zippered pockets (6 in zipper) on each side of the jacket...." Read more

"...I like the zipper closure and zipper pockets. I bought it on sale that’s always nice. In all a very nice jacket." Read more

1,018 customers mention676 positive342 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the coat. Some mention that it fits true to size, with room to move, while others say that it runs a bit small. The jacket is very generously sized in the arms and shoulders, but not the hips. The length is nice.

"...It fits perfectly even when I put layers on when temps are in the 40’s. I haven’t worn it in the rain yet. This will also be good in warmer weather...." Read more

"Fits well & hood has good coverage for rainy days. Zippered pockets a plus!" Read more

"...The large is actually a bit too loose and the sleeves are too long, but surprisingly, the shoulder seams hit right at my shoulders...." Read more

"...The jacket is very generously sized in the arms and shoulders - the hips not so much. It seems to be a fairly straight cut jacket...." Read more

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PA Shopper

Lightweight waterproof jacket update

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024

Size: MediumColor: MarionberryVerified Purchase

Wanted a lightweight waterproof jacket that would fall below my hips and allow for layering and based upon reviews went with this. It fits perfectly even when I put layers on when temps are in the 40’s. I haven’t worn it in the rain yet. This will also be good in warmer weather. Being so light, the jacket is great for vacation by not taking up a lot of luggage space.

16 people found this helpful

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Tara Peterson

Great lightweight jacket for Curvy Gals!

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024

Size: 2XColor: GeyserVerified Purchase

I needed a packable raincoat for camping as I’ve been caught in a couple of downpours while setting up and breaking down camp. We were heading into a weekend and the forecast called for heavy rain, so I knew ordering from Amazon may be slim pickings but was impressed to find this at such a great price! I think I got it on sale for around $34. It’s incredibly lightweight however, the morning I wore it, I had a short sleeve shirt on and then a sweatshirt on and felt pretty warm! Main thing is it kept me dry although we didn’t have any downpours as the forecast had called for, so I cannot attest to that at this moment. Just some light drizzle. I really like the zip pockets and that the front zipper comes all the way up to keep your face kind of covered, allowed you to adjust the hood if needed. I’m usually a 2x in tops and sometimes I size up to 3x in jackets for layering room, but this worked perfectly. I was able to zip it just fine with thicker clothes on and move around breaking down our tents and camp without being restricted. Love the bright color-it’s not too bright to be obnoxious neon lol! But just a pretty blue. There’s also Velcro at the cuffs but not quite sure how you’d really adjust those to make it tighter around your wrist without it being uncomfortable? Either way, this did the job I needed it for. I was able to fold it up and it would definitely fit In a backpack for hikes. If you’re plus size and on the fence go for it. I’m also 5’7 around 240 if that helps. I’m a big review reader so I like to be specific to help others make decisions. :)

62 people found this helpful

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Great rain jacket.

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024

Size: LargeColor: White/Flint GreyVerified Purchase

Fits well & hood has good coverage for rainy days. Zippered pockets a plus!

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HWWoman

Size up one size for layering or buy two - one for cold and one for warmer weather!

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2020

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I ordered this in 3X because that was the only size available at the time that I first ordered. I received it today.
First off the color (lily red) is beautiful. I am not a fan of the Velcro "fasteners" on the front - might as well call them lint collectors and they tend to snag things. The fabric seems very soft and the jacket appears to be well made. There is a tag with a price of $100 on it. I purchased this jacket in red in size 2X and 3X for under $35 - what a deal! The hood is as someone else commented fairly small (it doesn't extend out very far), but I guess I'll just have to test it out. At least I'll be able to see when I am wearing it! There is a cinch elastic at the bottom, but it's just on one side and when I cinched the jacket, it just looked awkward. Size-wise, I wear a 2X in jackets and I actually have a 2X on the way so I will be able to compare. The jacket is very generously sized in the arms and shoulders - the hips not so much. It seems to be a fairly straight cut jacket.
I will update this once I have the 2X to compare. As far as being versatile, this jacket might just fit the bill. It could be also used as a parka over a fleece jacket for colder weather.
Update: I now have the 2X and the 3X. There is a significant difference in the sizing and quite honestly that’s a good thing. I’ve decided to keep both because the jackets will serve different purposes. The 3X is fairly long (27.75 inches in front measuring from collarbone - the 2X is one inch shorter) and there’s plenty of room for me to wear layers underneath. I just returned from a breezy walk on the beach in high 30’s/low 40’s temperatures and it was absolutely perfect paired with wind pants and fleece underneath. It definitely kept out the cold wind! You could probably use this as a ski parka with the right layers underneath. The size 3X jacket weighs 447 grams - just under a pound. It doesn’t appear to be “self-packable”, but fits nicely in a plastic one gallon Ziplock bag.
The 2X will be better as a rain jacket and for warmer weather. It’s shorter in length and looks more tailored because it is more form-fitting. It’s a tad snug in the hips and I consider this a minor design flaw because otherwise the jacket is true to size in all respects. There are mesh-lined zippered pockets (6 in zipper) on each side of the jacket. I realized that they were mesh when the sand from the shells that I’d collected fell from the pocket. I’m not as excited about mesh pockets. I worry that they could get torn or catch on things over time - same with the mesh lining of the jacket.
So far, the jacket has offered excellent wind protection. I’ll have to see how it does in rainy weather. Don’t expect this jacket to have a stylish, fashionable fit and you should be happy overall with your purchase.

23 people found this helpful

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Katie

Lightweight

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024

Size: LargeColor: BlackVerified Purchase

This is a great, lightweight rain jacket. I took it on a trip to Seattle and it help up perfectly. It was a perfect fit and easily stowed in luggage. Highly recommend.

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Barbara

Comfortable and Fits Well

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024

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This jacket seems to be just what i wanted, A waterproof but not overly warm or binding jacket. It's really a step up from a windbreaker. It fits on the large side which allows you to wear something bulky underneath if you want. I am short (5'1") so the sleeves are long (as usual) but there is a velcro strap around the wrist to tighten it. I like the color, (very light blue) but there were very few colors available. I had to look at many other colors to find one that was available in a medium size.

11 people found this helpful

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Maureen

Really waterproof, but runs very small

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024

Size: MediumColor: GeyserVerified Purchase

I love this jacket. Not only is it waterproof--and that is hard to find--but it is an excellent wind breaker.

However, it runs very small. I wear a size 6 pants and either a 4 or 6 in a bathing suit and the medium was just right UNTIL I wore a bulky sweater under it, thus rendering it too small and necessitating my returning it for the size large (!). I do NOT consider myself a large person, 5 ft, 2 and 125. The large is actually a bit too loose and the sleeves are too long, but surprisingly, the shoulder seams hit right at my shoulders. So, it is not a perfect world and keeping dry in the hard rains we have had lately is a priority.

Good value.

9 people found this helpful

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Cathie C. M.

Perfect

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024

Size: X-LargeColor: Red LilyVerified Purchase

I ordered the XL and it fits perfectly. I am 5'4" 190lbs. I usually have to order a bigger size if I want a jacket to zip. This was not a problem with this jacket. I had a 2 day outdoor event where it rained all day and I was dry under my jacket! The red color is bright and pretty.

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NBGal

It's a crunchy rain coat

Reviewed in Canada on May 9, 2024

Size: 2XColor: GeyserVerified Purchase

In case anyone wants this as an everyday coat, it is truly a crunchy windbreaker rain coat.
Nicely made, light weight, but noisy.

Cindy

Always a great brand

Reviewed in Canada on May 8, 2024

Size: MediumColor: Dark SapphireVerified Purchase

Jacket fits as it should and is actually a little warmer than I expected so that nice for cooler spring and fall mornings

NLT

Love the meshing inside

Reviewed in Canada on May 7, 2024

Size: XX-LargeColor: Dark NocturnalVerified Purchase

This is my second time buying this model. My other one lasted several years, and the only reason it’s been retired is because it was white and got dingy. I got a dark colour this time. I LOVE that the inside meshing extends into the sleeves, so if you’re wearing the coat with a t-shirt, your arms don’t get all sweaty.

Nelly

Hermosaaa

Reviewed in Mexico on May 4, 2024

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Está hermosa y se nota la excelente calidad !

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AvidReader

Material not what I expected.

Reviewed in Canada on April 22, 2024

Size: LargeColor: Dark SapphireVerified Purchase

Material, although waterproof is very stiff and crinkly sounding when you walk. Velcro pieces next to zipper are annoying.

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