Columbia Men's Cougar Peaks II Jacket

Price : $29.95 - $49.99

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
Be prepared for bad weather with the Columbia Men's Cougar Peaks Jacket. Designed in water-resistant HydroPlus nylon, this packable jacket features a breathable recycled polyester mesh lining and back vent, stowaway hood, and draw cord hem. This Lightweight jacket packs into its own chest pocket for easy storage. The back mesh vent allows for breathability and ventilation. The pull out hood stores easily in the collar and radial sleeves allows for full range of motion. Authentic Fit is not too fitted, not too loose.
Be prepared for bad weather with the columbia men's cougar peaks jacket. designed in water-resistant hydroplus nylon, this packable jacket features a breathable recycled polyester mesh lining and back vent, stowaway hood, and draw cord hem. this lightweight jacket packs into its own chest pocket for easy storage. the back mesh vent allows for breathability and ventilation. the pull out hood stores easily in the collar and radial sleeves allows for full range of motion. authentic fit is not too fitted, not too loose.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.2 x 8.5 x 3.2 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001KBZ30U
• Item model number: RM3026
  

 

Columbia Men's Cougar Peaks II Jacket

 

Customer Reviews

This jacket is NOT a rain jacket and barely considered a windbreaker. It is touted as "water resistant", and yes the fabric is highly water repellent, but the numerous unsealed seams on the shoulders and elsewhere and the exposed zipper allowed water to soak through in a downpour. Even as a windbreaker it's mediocre because you cannot close the back shoulder vent so when the wind is at your back it blows right through you. As for the fabric being breathable, I'd say it's more breathable than a plastic bag but it falls way short of something more sophisticated like Gortex. I found it trapped a lot of condensation. There are no vents in the armpits.
On the up side, it's lightweight and packs small, has a concealable hood, is cut large enough in the sleeves to fit over a fleece jacket or sweatshirt, and does shed light rain/drizzle. And it looks good. But don't be mislead in thinking it's truly a rain jacket or windbreaker because it isn't either. It's just a cheap, "better-than-nothing" jacket to bring along on a day trip or keep in the car for occasional use.
I'm really disappointed by Columbia's products moving towards form over function the past couple years. This jacket is a glaring example. Maybe they'll make the 3rd generation of this jacket better. Or not...

I've got a bunch of stuff from Columbia, not only is every item of superior quality, but reasonably-priced as well. Seriously, when it comes to sportswear, and particularly items like jackets and such, the mark-ups are often ludicrously unjustified. One particularly severe example of this phenomenon I experienced involved a soft-shell jacket from one of the upmarket manufacturers. The MSRP of that jacket, which protected against neither wind nor rain, was $160.
Columbia doesn't pull shenanigans like that, which is why I sought out this brand for an cheap windbreaker, and as the review title indicates, I do love it. It's got a decently roomy cut for layering but isn't all puffy, it has a proper anti-precipitation coating that actually works, and it has the all-important vent in the back to keep the wearer from overheating (crucial for cycling,) and the cell phone pocket up front. Put a polyester fleece sweatshirt or wool sweater on underneath and you're ready for anything, provided due attention is given to pants and headwear. And it looks cool even though it's cheap.
Additionally, a note about Columbia's customer service: Not long ago, I had a zipper go bad on a Columbia jacket I had owned for about two years. I sent the jacket back with an explanation of my plight. Shortly thereafter, they sent me a replacement. I also learned that they give their returned and/or damaged clothing away to charity to be repaired and distributed to the needy. That is very cool.