Columbia OutDry Ex Platinum Tech Shell Women's

Taking a radical departure from traditional rain jacket design, the Columbia Women's OutDry Ex Platinum Tech Shell keeps you blissfully dry from unrelenting storms by placing its protective membrane along the jacket's exterior. OutDry Extreme represents the pinnacle of Columbia's waterproof, breathable rain jackets, making it ideal for outdoor excursions in the wettest conditions imaginable. Backing its claims, Columbia extensively tested this new technology on every corner on earth ranging from the temperature rainforests of the Pacific Northwest to the soggy coastlines of Ireland. Why this sudden change in technical fabrication' Simply put, traditional rain jackets are subject to wetting out in a deluge, as the DWR treated face fabric loses its water shedding ability due to oil and dirt accumulation, as well as abrasion from rigorous use. As this face fabric becomes compromised, it attracts outside moisture that inhibits the waterproof, breathable membrane from passing perspiration in the form of water vapor. Suddenly, your waterproof, breathable jacket isn't exactly breathable, leaving you cold and clammy when it's dumping rain for hours on end. Columbia's OutDry Extreme solves this problem by eliminating the face fabric, allowing you to trek through the wettest weather imaginable without getting soaked when you're miles from the nearest trailhead. The external membrane construction features millions of microscopic perforations that let internal water vapor e. g., from perspiration escape while simultaneously blocking all outside moisture. Add in a moisture wicking textile lining and two way underarm vents for supreme comfort and internal dryness when humidity levels skyrocket on rainy days. Plus, the fully sealed, external seam tape ensures impenetrable protection when monsoon like conditions threaten your outdoor plans.