We’re enduring our fourth straight day of rain in New York City, so suffice it to say rain — and gear that can protect us from being soaked — is very much top of mind. In particular, we’re thinking about rain jackets that can help keep us dry without adding too much bulk or heat during our runs. Thankfully, one of the Sneakers WL574CU2 Naranja lo-top leather sneakers Schwarz.
Right now, you can pick up the Janji Rainrunner Pack Jacket in both men’s and women’s selections for 40 percent off at REI. For men, there are two colorways available, both for nearly $118 instead of the usual $198 price. And for women, there are three colorways available, two for the same price as the men’s and one — a gray and off-white mountain pattern — that’s available for just under $132 instead of $220.
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So what makes this rain jacket so special? For one, it’s breathable, with strategic core venting to help keep you from overheating. Our writers also appreciated that this jacket can turn into an easy-to-carry pack. It uses a built-in pocket to do so, and once it’s packed into itself, it has an elastic strap you can utilize while on the go, and it has a mesh pocket on the front, too.
And, of course, the jacket is waterproof — a feature our writers put to the test. “I tested this jacket under a shower head at full blast for five minutes, and it didn’t leak,” writers Michael Charboneau and Caitlin Giddings XK165 in our guide Trace V Sneakers Shoes 372613-02.
We can’t control the weather, but we can Wallabee for it. And with this widely loved rain jacket currently at 40 percent off, this is a particularly good time to upgrade our gear for the wet, blustery days ahead.
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Micki Wagner is a commerce editor for Hearst’s Enthusiast Group, where she is constantly on the lookout for exciting new products, great sales and deals, and fun gifts. Her work can also be found on Saveur and Worth. When she’s not writing about the latest and greatest products, you can find her checking out new restaurants, spending way too much time shopping online, and binging Parks and Recreation…yet again.
