Heading into the backcountry without a reliable waterproof jacket ... a barely-there emergency jacket to a heavy-duty alpine shield. $200 at Rab Weight: 3.7 oz (women’s S) Sizes: XS-XL Pros ...

hardshell hiking jackets, and everything in between. While you’re here, I’ve also written guides to the best women’s parkas and rain boots. In order to be 100 percent waterproof (as opposed ...

Lightweight and waterproof, Columbia's Women’s Arcadia II Jacket has racked up 3,000 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars. This rain shell is self-packable, which means it easily folds down to ...