Columbia Mazama Trail Rain Shell: first impressions
Lots of waterproof jackets keep the rain at bay but condensation builds up on the inside walls as soon as you break a sweat and that’s no good. Columbia knows that when you’re hiking, you need to strike a balance between rain protection and sweat build up and they’ve created a pretty good solution with this comfortable, roomy rain jacket. Heavy rain just rolls off this jacket, thanks to the Omni-Tech™ 3D waterproof fabric and DWR treatment, while taped seams and adjustable sleeves and hem seal any possible leaks. The fabric is also highly breathable, which combined with pit zips means you’ll have a difficult time getting too warm in this jacket.
