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Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Dan Bracaglia

I wore Columbia's Wyldwood rain jacket in the shower to test its water resistance — here's what happened

Columbia OutDry Extreme Wyldwood Shell shower test.

Columbia has been in the outerwear business for decades longer than many of its American counterparts, like Patagonia, Arc’teryx and even The North Face. While the brand has a well-earned reputation for affordability and quality, the $200 Columbia Wyldwood Rain Jacket sits on the higher end of the manufacturer's waterproof offerings.

Welcome back to another edition of the Tom’s Guide rain jacket shower test, where I wear raincoats in my shower to test water resistance. Today’s competitor is the Columbia OutDry Extreme Wyldwood Shell Jacket, a sleek and comfortable piece of apparel jam-packed with tech. 

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