Outback Trading Company® Unisex Pak-A-Roo Black Parka Jacket 2405-BLK

Here in Maine it tends to be rainy in the fall and spring (which is otherwise the best time to ride!) so I bought this so that I can still enjoy riding during my favorite seasons without getting soaked from the pop-up showers! It is light weight enough to wear even during a summer evening and roomy enough to layer underneath if you want to wear it earlier in the spring or later in the fall. It breaths and moves much better than a traditional rain coat but is still water proof. I love that the hood fits over a helmet because as most equestrians know, a hood is useless on a rainy day if it doesn't! Some other cool features: it has an interior pocket for holding your phone or whatever you don't want to put in saddle bags; it also has draw strings inside to snug it up at the waist while still letting it be more open to cover your legs a bit while mounted. It also has straps so you can take it off and use it like a back pack, a clever idea if you plan to dismount and take a short hike to have a packed lunch somewhere on the trail. It does run big, I wear a 12-14 so I ordered a large but easily could have ordered a medium. I'll keep it because of the layering I plan to do under it but if you are just looking for a rain jacket, size down when you order.

Every detail was considered in the design of this jacket. I haven't worn it in heavy rain yet, but from what I've read, it should keep me dry. It does run large, but I wanted something that would fit over my heavy winter coat, and this did the trick. I am even getting one for my husband to wear for spring skiing!