Festival Essentials: Men’s Rain Jackets
Yes! Once and for all, that’s the answer to “should I bring my jacket?”, a question we overhear a surprising number of times at outdoor concerts and festivals. If you attend outdoor shows, you’re eventually going to get rained on. A water resistant jacket can mean the difference between comfortably enjoying a rainy show and completely miserable experience. And for the love of God, don’t be the guy who was forced to buy one of those overpriced garbage bags from the concession stand!
Festival jackets don’t need to have all the bells and whistles, but a few key features are important – highly water resistant or waterproof, breathable, light weight and packable, and an adjustable hood. We think these five jackets are great options for outdoor music fans.
#5 | Lululemon Synth Jacket
It’s not going to keep you dry in the nastiest downpours, but if you’re looking for a super lightweight, no frills jacket for everything from trail runs to festival outings, the Synth might just be your jacket. Glyde fabric is wind and water resistant, back panel venting provides breathability, an adjustable hood and zippered hand pockets provide additional protection, and a thin layer of mesh fabric in the upper arms and hood provide extra comfort. Lulu style in a very lightweight, packable jacket.
$148 | lululemon.com
#4 | Mountain Standard Packable Wind Jacket
Waterproof, windproof, adjustable hood, underarm venting, and packs down into its own rear pocket all for well under $100. What more could you ask for? Mountain Standard is new independent outerwear brand based in Boulder, CO, and they’re committed to making durable, technical outdoor gear. Stuff their Packable Wind Jacket in your pack and rest assured you’ll be dry and comfortable in the nastiest of summer storms.
$85 | mountainstandard.com
#3 | Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket
Waterproof, windproof, breathable, Pit Zips™, Pack Pockets™, fifteen different color options, and Marmot’s legendary fit and quality for $100. All reasons we love the Marmot PreCip jacket.
#2 | Helly Hansen Loke Jacket
With Helly Hansen’s sailing heritage, you can trust their gear to keep you dry in the wettest environments on the planet. The Loke jacket comes equipped with HellyTech Performance, a 2.5 layer fabric offering full wind and water proof protection and breathability. The Loke also includes sippered hand pockets, velcro cuffs, pit zips, and an adjustable hood. It’s offered in sixteen different colors and only costs $100. What’s not to like about this jacket?
#1 | Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket
One of our all time favorite rain jackets, the Torrentshell is packed with features at a very reasonable price. This lightweight shell is completely waterproof/windproof and breathable thanks to 2.5 layer H2No, and it packs down nicely. An adjustable hood stows away, and pit zips add more breathability. Available in eight colors as well as men’s and women’s versions.