Columbia Spring Ridge

This waterproof jacket from Colombia fits really well. It is cut shorter than many, which won’t appeal to everyone. The fully adjustable hood is very good and covers your face well, even though it doesn’t have a wired peak. The snug collar and soft, rustle-free fabric are good too. The Spring Ridge is quite lightweight for all the features it offers. The Gore-Tex fabric breathes well and keeps you dry, and the adjustable Velcro cuffs, drawcord hem and lovely deep chest pocket are all excellent. Slightly bigger handwarmer pockets would be an improvement.