The fall weather is upon us, and that means shorter days, cooler temperatures, and often more rain. I’m still traveling quite a bit though I’ve been staying in the New England area, but I’ve had plenty of wet days now to test out the Rain Logic Trench from ExOfficio.
I made my way from Boston up to Burlington, Vermont last weekend, and it was the perfect time to really put this coat to the test. As an outdoor guide, I tend to go with waist length rain jackets, as I’m more familiar with the cut and I like the mobility they provide for hiking and walking. The trench coat length was a new experience. I loved not having to worry about the back of my thighs getting wet, or my jacket pulling up when I bent down. The A-cut was flattering to my shape, and I did get compliments on the cut and deep purple color of the jacket. I have to admit, I’m now a converted trench coat fan.
The best thing about this jacket, as is the same with another one of my ExOfficio favorites, the Storm Logic Jacket, was the number of pockets. The trench is an organized persons’ dream. This is one of the most important details I look for in a travel jacket-it needs to have zippered pockets, both inside and out. The Rain Logic trench boasts six, (yes, SIX) zippered pockets. On one flap of the jacket, there are two labeled pockets for a passport and a phone, while the other flap has a slot for sunglasses and a small compartment for keys. This jacket doesn’t have a slot for your boarding pass like styles in previous years. You can easily slip a boarding pass in the outer zippered pocket though.
Though the jacket is meant to protect from rain, I did get additional wind protection provided from the extra layers built into the jacket (2.5 layers in all). I found it packed up nicely into a small folded jacket, and it actually rolled right into the hood. I was surprised at how lightweight it was, and was pleased that it was seam sealed, giving extra protection on those particularly stormy days. The jacket is definitely a nice addition to my travel wardrobe, especially to wetter destinations. 🙂
What I loved:
- Pockets! I love a travel jacket that has lots of pockets.
- Seam sealed interior made sure I wouldn’t get wet on particularly stormy days.
- Longer length of a trench coat felt a bit more stylish rather than sporty.
- Fit felt true to size, and had a bit of stretch in the material.
Not so much:
- A small hole in the phone pocket to run my headphones out would be a nice addition.
- Underarm venting with zippers would also be a nice touch to keep from getting overheated.
You can purchase the Rain Logic Trench for $200 on the ExOfficio website here.