{"id":18777,"date":"2026-11-04T13:03:10","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T13:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=18777"},"modified":"2026-11-04T13:03:10","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T13:03:10","slug":"the-5-best-rain-jackets-for-hikers-who-run-hot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=18777","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Rain Jackets for Hikers Who Run Hot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"justify-start\">\n<nav class=\"align-left col-span-full mb-base\" data-pom-e2e-test-id=\"breadcrumbs\"\/>\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t matter how waterproof your shell is if you sweat it out from the inside. These five models use pit zips, breathable fabrics, and smart design choices to efficiently bleed off heat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--$?--><template id=\"B:1\"\/><!--\/$--><\/p>\n<div><\/p>\n<p class=\"fp-leadCaption py-tight text-left font-utility text-utility3-size leading-utility3-line-height text-secondary\"> (Photo: Anastasia Allison)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Published November 4, 2026 05:05AM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Picture this: You\u2019re halfway through a 20-mile day when the sky opens up, dumping sheets of rain on you and your hiking partners. You pull out your shell, zip it up, and keep crushing. An hour later, you notice you\u2019re starting to feel awfully damp. Your shell isn\u2019t leaking, but it might as well be: Your exertion has turned it into a sweatbox.<\/p>\n<p>The best rain jackets are next to useless if you end up sweating them out. If you\u2019re the kind of hiker who always steams up your shell, picking one that has the breathability and venting options to keep you cool and dry is a must. We went through our testers\u2019 favorite rain shells of 2026 and chose the best picks for hikers who always overheat.<\/p>\n<h2>Best Rain Jackets for Hikers Who Always Overheat: At a Glance<\/h2>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"content-card rounded-xl px-base-loose pt-base-loose pb-loose shadow-sm shadow-black\/10\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_159117\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Tester in a blue Outdoor Research Aspire 3L rain jacket hiking past fall foliage\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-159117\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.backpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ORAspire_Paskievitch6_h.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.backpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ORAspire_Paskievitch6_h.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Kate Paskievitch)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"aspire-foray\">Best Overall<\/h2>\n<h3>Outdoor Research Aspire 3L \/ Foray 3L<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 15.3 oz (men\u2019s) \/ 13.9 oz (women\u2019s)<br \/><strong>Sizes:<\/strong> Men\u2019s S-XXXL \/ Women\u2019s XXS-4X<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros and Cons<\/strong><br \/>+ Very breathable<br \/>+ Slightly stretchy<br \/>+ Certified carbon neutral<br \/>\u2013 Too slim for layering<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>Our favorite rain jacket on the market today is also the most breathable we\u2019ve tested: After wearing the Aspire (the Foray is the men\u2019s equivalent) on a steep, 7-mile hike into a cabin in Alaska\u2019s Chugach National Forest, tester Kate Paskievitch reported that she stayed dry the entire time\u2014even with 40 pounds on her back. Outdoor Research\u2019s AscentShell Dry, a 40-denier, 100-percent recycled three-layer nylon fabric, helped, but credit mostly goes to the full-length side zippers, which helped us bleed off heat quickly.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"noopener\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backpacker.com\/gear\/apparel\/jacket-reviews\/best-womens-rain-jackets\/\">Read the full review<\/a><\/p>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"content-card rounded-xl px-base-loose pt-base-loose pb-loose shadow-sm shadow-black\/10\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_168021\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Tester smiling on an alpine slope wearing a blue 7mesh Guardian Apex rain jacket\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-168021\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.backpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/7MeshApex_AnastasiaAllison_h.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.backpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/7MeshApex_AnastasiaAllison_h.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Anastasia Allison)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"guardian-apex\">Most Versatile<\/h2>\n<h3>7mesh Guardian Apex<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 10.9 oz (men\u2019s) \/ 9.9 oz (women\u2019s)<br \/><strong>Sizes:<\/strong> Men\u2019s XS-XXL \/ Women\u2019s XS-XXL<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros and Cons<\/strong><br \/>+ Excellent adjustability<br \/>+ Superior breathability<br \/>+ Dialed-in details<br \/>\u2013 Expensive<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>Let\u2019s acknowledge the elephant in the room first: Any rain jacket that costs $600 had better be <em>really<\/em> good. Fortunately, this model from Canada-based 7mesh delivers. Diagonal pit zips kept us from sweating out the Guardian Apex, even when our testers\u2019 arms were down. And the nylon face fabric was both surprisingly breathable and tough enough that it remained snag-free, even after a long bushwhack through brambles.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"noopener\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backpacker.com\/gear\/apparel\/jacket-reviews\/best-womens-rain-jackets\/\">Read the full review<\/a><\/p>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"content-card rounded-xl px-base-loose pt-base-loose pb-loose shadow-sm shadow-black\/10\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_159120\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Smiling tester in a black Marmot SuperAlloy Bio rain jacket standing in a pine forest\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-159120\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.backpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MarmotSuperAlloyBio_KimPhillips_9_h.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.backpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MarmotSuperAlloyBio_KimPhillips_9_h.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Kim Phillips)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"superalloy-bio\">Best Ultralight<\/h2>\n<h3>Marmot SuperAlloy Bio<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 5.8 oz (men\u2019s) \/ 5.5 oz (women\u2019s)<br \/><strong>Sizes:<\/strong> Men\u2019s S-XXL \/ Women\u2019s XS-XL<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros and Cons<\/strong><br \/>+ Very light and packable<br \/>+ Partially plant-based<br \/>\u2013 No hand pockets<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>At just 5.8 ounces for a men\u2019s medium\u2014roughly the same as the ever-popular Frogg Toggs Ultra Lite\u2014the Marmot SuperAlloy Bio takes up barely any space, making it an ideal just-in-case piece to tuck into your pack. And it performs, too: The 2.5-layer NanoPro fabric kept our tester dry even after she wore it under a heavy pack in 50-degree temperatures, but was still tough enough that it didn\u2019t fray after heavy use.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"noopener\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backpacker.com\/gear\/apparel\/jacket-reviews\/best-womens-rain-jackets\/\">Read the full review<\/a><\/p>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"content-card rounded-xl px-base-loose pt-base-loose pb-loose shadow-sm shadow-black\/10\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_159118\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Backpacker in a navy P\u00e1ramo Velez Adventure Smock on a leaf-covered forest trail\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-159118\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.backpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Paramo-Velez-Adventure-Smock3_DonnaCampbell_h.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.backpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Paramo-Velez-Adventure-Smock3_DonnaCampbell_h.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Donna Campbell)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"velez-smock\">Best for Shoulder Seasons<\/h2>\n<h3>P\u00e1ramo Velez Adventure Smock<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 25.4 oz (men\u2019s) \/ 25.0 oz (women\u2019s)<br \/><strong>Sizes:<\/strong> Men\u2019s S-XXL \/ Women\u2019s XS-3XL<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros and Cons<\/strong><br \/>+ Soft and supple<br \/>+ Lots of venting options<br \/>+ Easy to repair and actually recyclable<br \/>\u2013 Heavy and bulky<br \/>\u2013 Too warm for summer weather<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>The Velez Adventure Smock is not the lightest jacket in our test: The jacket, which eschews a waterproof-breathable membrane for a DWR-treated polyester face backed by wicking fabric, is better suited for colder-season temperatures. So what makes it a good jacket for hikers who run hot? In shoulder-season conditions, it breathes and maintains its waterproofing better than most traditional three-layer rain shells. Venting helps, too: Biceps zippers and a horizontal front flap across the torso make it easy to dump heat quickly before users get too steamy.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"noopener\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backpacker.com\/gear\/apparel\/jacket-reviews\/best-womens-rain-jackets\/\">Read the full review<\/a><\/p>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"content-card rounded-xl px-base-loose pt-base-loose pb-loose shadow-sm shadow-black\/10\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_168035\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Tester zipping up a black Montane Featherlite Nano jacket in a forest\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-168035\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.backpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5257_h.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.backpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5257_h.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Drew Zieff)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"featherlite-nano\">Best Emergency Layer<\/h2>\n<h3>Montane Featherlite Nano<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 1.8 oz (men\u2019s)<br \/><strong>Sizes:<\/strong> Men\u2019s XS-XXL<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros and Cons<\/strong><br \/>+ Ultralight<br \/>+ Surprisingly durable<br \/>+ Surprisingly weatherproof<br \/>\u2013 No hood or chest pocket<br \/>\u2013 Tight fit<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>At 1.8 ounces, this gossamer hoodless jacket is a reliable friend for mountain runners, fastpackers, and anyone who values velocity. The 10-denier recycled nylon exterior packs up to (literally) pocket size, and while we wouldn\u2019t bet on it to keep you bone-dry through a multi-day storm, it handled surprise desert downpours without batting an eye. Breathability is exceptional, which our tester confirmed after a full day of biking along the Grand Canyon\u2019s South Rim.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"noopener\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backpacker.com\/gear\/apparel\/jacket-reviews\/best-mens-rain-jackets\/\">Read the full review<\/a><\/p>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"content-card rounded-xl px-base-loose pt-base-loose pb-loose shadow-sm shadow-black\/10\">\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<div class=\"relative col-span-full my-base\">\n<div class=\"isolate overflow-x-auto\">\n<table class=\"w-full text-left\">\n<thead class=\"border-b border-border-medium\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-medium font-bold\"><span>Product<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-medium font-bold\"><span>Category<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-medium font-bold\"><span>Price<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-medium font-bold\"><span>Weight<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-medium font-bold\"><span>Sizes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>Outdoor Research Aspire 3L \/ Foray 3L (<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-am-cd-01=\"comparison-chart\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2850304\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F236451%2Foutdoor-research-foray-3l-jacket-mens\"><span>Men\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span> \/ <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-am-cd-01=\"comparison-chart\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2850304\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F235759%2Foutdoor-research-aspire-3l-jacket-womens\"><span>Women\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span>)<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>Best Overall<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>$260<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>15.3 oz (men\u2019s)<br \/>13.9 oz (women\u2019s)<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>Men\u2019s S-XXXL \/ Women\u2019s XXS-4X<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>7mesh Guardian Apex (<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-am-cd-01=\"comparison-chart\" href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2850304\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2F7mesh-industries-guardian-apex-jacket-mens\"><span>Men\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span> \/ <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 underline-offset-[3px]\" href=\"https:\/\/7mesh.com\/products\/womens-guardian-apex-jacket\"><span>Women\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span>)<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>Most Versatile<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>$600<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>10.9 oz (men\u2019s)<br \/>9.9 oz (women\u2019s)<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>Men\u2019s XS-XXL \/ Women\u2019s XS-XXL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>Marmot SuperAlloy Bio (<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-am-cd-01=\"comparison-chart\" href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2850304\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fmarmot-superalloy-bio-rain-jacket-mens\"><span>Men\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span> \/ <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-am-cd-01=\"comparison-chart\" href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2850304\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fmarmot-superalloy-bio-rain-jacket-womens\"><span>Women\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span>)<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>Best Ultralight<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>$185<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>5.8 oz (men\u2019s)<br \/>5.5 oz (women\u2019s)<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>Men\u2019s S-XXL \/ Women\u2019s XS-XL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>P\u00e1ramo Velez Adventure Smock (<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 underline-offset-[3px]\" href=\"https:\/\/paramo-clothing.com\/en-in\/explore-range\/product\/mens-velez-adventure-smock\/\"><span>Men\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span> \/ <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 underline-offset-[3px]\" href=\"https:\/\/paramo-clothing.com\/en-in\/explore-range\/product\/womens-velez-adventure-smock\/\"><span>Women\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span>)<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>Best for Shoulder Seasons<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>$400<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>25.4 oz (men\u2019s)<br \/>25.0 oz (women\u2019s)<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>Men\u2019s S-XXL \/ Women\u2019s XS-3XL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 underline-offset-[3px]\" href=\"https:\/\/us.montane.com\/products\/montane-mens-featherlite-nano-windproof-jacket\"><span>Montane Featherlite Nano<\/span><\/a><span> (men\u2019s only)<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>Best Emergency Layer<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>$130<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>1.8 oz (men\u2019s)<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>Men\u2019s XS-XXL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 id=\"tips\">How to Choose a Rain Jacket If You Overheat Easily<\/h2>\n<p>First, understand you may have to compromise. While waterproof-breathable membranes are almost ubiquitous, most jackets prioritize waterproofing over breathability, or vice versa. Jackets that can weather a downpour without so much as wetting out may not breathe well, and those that breathe well may be better for scattered showers than the kind of rain that makes you start thinking about building an ark.<\/p>\n<p>Pay attention not just to the breathability of the jacket itself, but to the venting options, too. Even the most breathable fabrics can\u2019t dump heat as well as a set of pit zips or mesh-backed pockets that expose your underlayers to fresh air. Packability is more important than you might think, too: If you\u2019re consistently hot, having a jacket that you can ball up and stick inside your pack without a second thought is a better move than carrying a heavy, bulky one.<\/p>\n<h2>How We Test Rain Jackets in the Field<\/h2>\n<p>Our lead testers for men\u2019s and women\u2019s rain jackets are Drew Zieff and Elizabeth Kwak. Our gear editors pulled these recommendations from their original testing notes and scores to recommend the best rain jackets for hikers who overheat.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Number of testers: 57<\/li>\n<li>Number of jackets tested: 86<\/li>\n<li>Days in the field: 349<\/li>\n<li>Highest elevation climbed: 14,344 feet on Colorado\u2019s La Plata Peak<\/li>\n<li>Most consecutive days of precipitation: 15 during a stretch of monsoon-like rain in Southeast Alaska<\/li>\n<li>Lowest temperature: \u22125 degrees Fahrenheit, also in Southeast Alaska<\/li>\n<li>Strongest wind weathered: 60 mph<\/li>\n<li>Most mushrooms harvested: 2.5 pounds of chanterelles<\/li>\n<li>Most wild hogs encountered: 8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/outdoor-gear\/hiking-gear\/the-best-rain-jackets-for-hikers-who-always-overheat\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It doesn&#8217;t matter how waterproof your shell is if you sweat it out from the inside. These five models use pit zips, breathable fabrics, and smart design choices to efficiently bleed off heat. 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