Eddie Bauer mens Packable Rainfoil Jacket
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Best for thru-hikes
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Current price
$49.05
Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the Rainfoil shows up repeatedly in 'budget jacket that actually lasts' threads. r/CampingGear commenters call out the mesh-lined interior as a quality-of-life upgrade rare at this price, and r/CampingandHiking posters describe using it on real hikes and staying dry. r/HerOneBag echoes the build-quality angle, calling it a 'super high-quality packable rain jacket.' The caveat is methodological: no high-trust independent lab review of the current Rainfoil appeared in the signals, so the verdict rests on community and verified-purchase consensus rather than measured waterproofness or breathability.
What reviewers liked
- Specialist subreddit (r/CampingGear) consensus calls out durability and build quality
- Mesh-lined interior is repeatedly praised for comfort against skin
- Long-cut versions available — useful for thru-hiking coverage
- Frequent retailer discounts bring it well under $50
Where it falls short
- No high-trust independent lab testing in the signals to confirm waterproofness claims
- 5K/5K membrane rating is modest by serious hiking standards
- Breathability still lags premium shells, per community discussion
- Heavier than ultralight packable competitors
Across the reviewers we read, the Rainfoil shows up repeatedly in 'budget jacket that actually lasts' threads. r/CampingGear commenters call out the mesh-lined interior as a quality-of-life upgrade rare at this price, and r/CampingandHiking posters describe using it on real hikes and staying dry. r/HerOneBag echoes the build-quality angle, calling it a 'super high-quality packable rain jacket.'
The caveat is methodological: no high-trust independent lab review of the current Rainfoil appeared in the signals, so the verdict rests on community and verified-purchase consensus rather than measured waterproofness or breathability. Eddie Bauer rates the membrane at 5K/5K, which mainstream reviewers we read consider entry-level for hiking. The recurring strength is fit, longevity, and mesh-liner comfort — the recurring weakness is that, like every membrane in this price tier, breathability lags premium shells.
I've got the Eddie Bauer Rainfoil - $99-$119, and actually just used it today on a hike. Great price, great fit, kept me dry quite well over ...
The EB Rainfoil jackets are a little heavier and have a mesh lining, but feel like a super high-quality packable rain jacket, also comes in tall ...
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