<p>Thanks–lovely jacket! Not sure how it would fit ME, tho, because there is no REI store nearby where I could try it on. We don’t get the OR downpours much & as hubby pointed out, none of us has great weatherproofing in our outerwear, so we likely won’t spend a lot of time hanging out in downpours. Will keep this jacket in mind!</p>
<p>Not sure if this has been already mentioned - Cole Haan makes great packable, lightweight, water resistant jackets with hoods that are stylish enough for Europe. Here is an example:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.colehaan.com/colehaan/catalog/product.jsp?catId=100&productId=242846&productGroup=249600[/url]”>http://www.colehaan.com/colehaan/catalog/product.jsp?catId=100&productId=242846&productGroup=249600</a></p>
<p>and here is another one:</p>
<p>[Cole</a> Haan Packable Iridescent Coat - - Nordstrom](<a href=“http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2970790?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=guidednav&keyword=cole+haan+>+Women’s+Apparel&origin=searchresults]Cole”>http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2970790?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=guidednav&keyword=cole+haan+>+Women’s+Apparel&origin=searchresults)</p>
<p>They are expensive, but not as pricey as clearance-priced Burberry 
Local NR had a rack full of C-H coats last weekend.</p>
<p>Those are gorgeous! Above my budget, but very, very nice.</p>
<p>Can you believe it? Columbia Sportswear says the jacket has a lifetime warranty. They’ve asked me to send it back & say they’ll send me a brand new one! I’m rather stunned! They did say that they’re low on inventory & may have to wait until they get more jackets in the fall before sending me something, so I’ll likely travel with the lightweight one I bought at Sports Authority, but it will be nice to get a new jacket that doesn’t shed!</p>
<p>I love manufacturers that stick by their products! What a nice thing for you… maybe the new one will be more to your husband’s taste?</p>
<p>It’s unlikely we’ll get it in time for this trip, but at least it will be available for the future and hopefully won’t shed white flakes & powder all over the place; that gest old fast! Actually, I was surprised when hubby said he didn’t like it (perhaps I just had it too long) because originally, he claimed to LOVE it. I guess taste can change over time.</p>
<p>Isn’t that great? That is why I prefer to buy from such manufacturers. North Face cemented their relationship with me when they repaired our son’s much over used back pack twice in 6 years…for free. No receipt required, no questions asked. I know I paid more initially than I could have, but it sure paid off.</p>
<p>It did make me glad that I have purchased many other of their products just recently, even before I had this great phone call with them today! They didn’t ask about a receipt or any questions, just said that’s not supposed to happen & could I please send it back so they could replace it. I have otherwise loved the jacket & their products.</p>
<p>I like North Face as well. They have very nice products. I also like REI & LLBean. Actually, I know more about outdoorwear than most of my extended family because I HATE being cold.</p>
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<p>I am with you, HImom! (but in my provincial ignorance, I am surprised that it is an issue in Hawaii) </p>
<p>That is why I am in LOVE with Smartwool socks. I used to curse the cold, but now I dress for it!</p>
<p>We travel some and have never adjusted to cold, so we dress appropriately and are generally pretty comfortable. I have a tough time with wool (tends to itch for me), so I prefer Thorlo socks, which work pretty well for me. I also love Icebreakers (washable wool underwear), which is a very nice, lightweight way to keep warm). </p>
<p>My big problem is that when I get cold, I get hives. I find that by dressing warmly, I can go just about everywhere I want to and not have that problem. It’s well worth it to me to have lightweight, durable outerwear.</p>
<p>Hives: Oh dear. Not fun! I would say you are living in the right place.</p>
<p>We have to keep you bundled up!</p>
<p>I used the say that Polarfleece had changed my life. And it did, but now we have so many options. Now for clothing that cools us when it is hot and reeeeeeeally humid.</p>
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<p>Yea, the bad thing is that I can’t take extreme heat either. My legs get red & swollen when I’m hot (don’t perspire, just swell & itch). I guess I’m just a sensitive kind of gal! I can’t run because of the heat issue (never did like it much anyway).</p>
<p>^^^ WE ARE TWINS but never knew it.
My comfort zone is 67 to 75 degrees. I am a “fragile flower,” and anyone who lives or works with me would never agree (protective coloration or something)!</p>
<p>Yes, my family laughs because between hubby & I, we own many long sleeved shirts & jackets & favor long slacks because neither of us likes being cold. We are able to remain comfortable in a pretty wide band of temperatures and travel well because we have learned to pack so we can remain in our comfort zone – portably! People often borrow our gear when they travel because we don’t need it day to day, but it is extremely useful for travel.</p>
<p>wow, I just got my new Columbia rain jacket in the mail. Love it…fits perfectly. Great for Yellowstone - has a thin lining and lots of room for fleece if needed. Good to know that they’ll replace it when it falls apart. </p>
<p>My DH is always warm/hot. I’m always cold. Make for interesting negotiations. The windows (and our french doors) start flying open soon as the weather is above freezing…</p>
<p>I couldn’t resist. I ordered the LL Bean Stowaway coat a few days ago. Sometimes we get summer rains here that are like monsoons and I really needed a good raincoat.</p>
<p>Well, Toneranger, then your hubby can’t possibly object to you getting nice warm things to keep you toasty in more frigid temperatures! There really are a lot of nice things out there–vests are very versatile.</p>
<p>OK–am reviving this thread. I now am entitled to replace my 3-in-1 jacket with Columbia and would like any suggestions on good Columbia jackets folks have been happy with. I don’t like down because it’s too much to care for & don’t reallyl need it. I’d like the outside of the jacket to feel soft rather than like slick nylon.</p>
<p>Any suggestions on Columbia jackets? I’d of course like the jacket to be rainproof and have a hood and be WARM for when I travel to colder places. I can either get another 3-in-1 or some other jacket.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I just bought a Kona Rain Jacket at the Columbia Outlet store yesterday. A $90 value for under $35. It is a waterproof windbreaker-type jacket with a hood. No warm lining–I am traveling to a warm location. I would suggest calling Columbia for staff recommendations on styles that meet your specifications. Do you have any family or friends near an outlet store? You can’t beat the prices. Might even try calling an outlet store to see if they can ship to you…</p>
<p>Thanks–I do have a Columbia windbreaker I bought when we were planning to go to Europe in May, but I’m looking for a warmer jacket. There are no outlets in our state selling much Columbia gear. 
I am entitled to chose whichever jacket I would like but I find it tough when you can’t feel & try on the garment to be sure you’ll really LIKE it. Oh well, I’m fortunate that they’re willing to let me get a replacement jacket anyway. I do have friends & family near outlet stores, but the jacket I’d get would be via the warranty department as an exchange.</p>