With the arrival of the soggy season, people start looking for lightweight, waterproof jackets to keep them dry during day hikes, dog walks, and weekend outings to the woods and parks. It's easy to go down the rabbit hole of waterproof jacket specs, but all you really need is a lightweight, easy-to-carry and reliably waterproof, windproof and breathable jacket – and this is exactly what the very reasonably priced Ampli-Dry jacket from Columbia is.
It does boast several extra features that genuinely improve comfort and functionality levels, which is a bonus. In essence, this is simply a great waterproof jacket for day walks in all sorts of weather, especially for days on the trails when the weather is wet or uncertain, thanks to the excellent venting options and a decent adjustable hood. Well worth an inclusion on T3's best waterproof jacket guide!
