After exhaustive research and reading countless reviews, I purchased this set of rainwear and I'm SO thankful I did!
The material is a good weight and durable. All seams are sealed on the inside. The jacket has pockets with an overlapping flap to keep items dry. The zipper is sturdy and did not snag material. The sleeves have an elastic cuff that is 2-3" inside the end to keep rain from traveling inside.
I wasn't 100% which size to get (I'm 5'4" and 190#) so I ordered both a large and XL - the large fit, but was still a little big, with plenty of room to layer underneath the jacket and wear hiking pants under the bottoms. The pants were a little long on ME - but I have a short inseam. The hood is on the larger side, fit nicely over a ball cap and can be pulled tighter. I returned the XL with zero problems.
I wore this hiking for 3 days with everything from light mist/fog to torrential downpours and it kept me dry and warm. The material sheds water extremely well and held up climbing rocky paths and tight trails with branches rubbing. It also dries quickly.
I like that it folds up nicely and fits back into the bag it comes in. It *may* be a little heavy for thru hikers who are carrying everything with them, but it worked great with a base camp and day pack ????????
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 12.6 x 7.28 x 5.12 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.8 Kilograms |
Brand Name | TIDEWE |
Color | Black |
Material | Polyester & Non-woven |
Suggested Users | mens |
Manufacturer | TIDEWE |
Part Number | RS002-BK-M-NEW |
Outer Material | Polyester |
Size | Medium |
Sport Type | Hiking |