BC Uplift Jacket

We tall and athletic build guys rely on Eddie B for tall sizes.

Extremely lightweight, waterproof and breathable. High quality material and zippers, feels good, comfortable. Very effective design with high collar and long enough to cover past belt line. Great hood with built in visor. Draw string at waist allows you to tighten in wind and loosen when warmer. I like only having the single chest pocket. This keeps it lightweight and streamline. I bought one size up for easy layering. I prefer to roll it into very small (7X4X1 inch) lightweight packing cube that attaches to my belt or pack. I tested it in medium rain during half mile walk and was dry and comfortable.

I wanted something for travel: good for layering, truly protective and breathable, light weight, and packable. The Uplift fits the bill, with the possible exception of breathable: I simply have not had the opportunity to give it a high-intensity test. So far, however, I am favorably impressed. I bought an XL size. It layers well with an EB Microtherm jacket and wool blend base layer. It keeps the rain out. Important to me, it is long enough to cover the Microtherm. Previous rain jacks i Tried allowed the bottom hem of the Microtherm to stick out and get wet. It is simple, simple, simple: no hand pockets, no interior pockets, and no adjustable cuffs. I don't miss those items: wear gloves and store stuff in your insulating layer or pack. The hood fits well, easily sliding over my ball cap. I was able to get an introductory price along with a Friends' coupon, so this was a true value purchase. I have done walking tours including the Camino de Santiago and Hadrian's Wall and wish this would have been available "back then."