
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.