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Rain jackets are often an afterthought until it’s too late, but they’re one of the most useful types of outerwear for spring. Spring rain showers sometimes show up out of nowhere and can really dampen your day, whether you’re trying to enjoy the outdoors or just get around the city. Thankfully, Amazon’s first-ever Big Spring Sale has your back—literally—with discounts on men’s jackets for this exact purpose. And while the deals officially begin on March 20, some are already live, like one of Columbia’s top-selling waterproof jackets.
Right now, Columbia’s Watertight 2 Rain Jacket is on sale for as low as $50—a 44% savings on the original $90 price tag. In the black colorway alone, this jacket has earned more than 3,600 five-star ratings (with thousands more among the 40-plus colors) and currently sits among the top five bestselling rain jackets on Amazon. It’s available in sizes small through 5XL with tall sizes offered as well.
Columbia Watertight 2 Rain Jacket in Black, From $50 (was $90) on Amazon
This waterproof jacket is made from Columbia’s Omni-Tech fabric, which sheds water while keeping the inside ventilated. Since heat retention and sweat are typically big problems when wearing rain jackets, having that breathability is an extra-helpful feature. In addition to Columbia’s technical fabric, the Watertight 2 features everything a person needs to brave wet weather: full adjustability in the hood, cuffs, and hemline, and protective zippered hand pockets that’ll keep a phone, keys, and other essentials dry. As a bonus, the jacket is completely collapsible and packs into one of the zippered hand pockets for easy storage and portability.
Shoppers love this Columbia rain jacket for several reasons, but many agree that the most important thing is that it’s really, legitimately waterproof. “I wore this jacket during the NYC 5 Boro Bike Tour and managed to keep my upper body perfectly dry,” a shopper said. “Almost five hours on a bike in the pouring rain and no water got in. I put the hood on my head under the helmet and kept my head dry, too. I highly recommend this jacket.”
Columbia Watertight 2 Rain Jacket in Columbia Gray, From $50 (was $90) on Amazon
Others have commended it for its breathability, a testament to the effectiveness of the Omni-Tech fabric. One shopper even said it kept them dry in the summer heat. “Best rain jacket ever,” they said. “I’ve only had it for the summer months and I don’t sweat in it.” Another shopper agreed, saying, “The fine mesh liner does a great job of keeping the outer layer from making contact with your body, which really helps with ventilation.”
For as low as $50, it’s worth getting a Columbia Watertight 2 Rain Jacket for the sporadic weather that comes with spring. We don’t expect this to sell out, but we’re not sure how long the steep discount will be around. So if you’re ready to get ahead of the wet weather this spring, consider picking up one of these packable jackets to store in your hiking bag, your car, or your desk at work so you can be prepared for anything.