Women's PORLITE Refuge Jacket

Have only worn it once since purchased (it did the job of stopping the daily deluge we had been experiencing in June) and it kept me completely dry. Happy with the look and fit. Am 5’4”, slim athletic build and bought a small

Have only worn it once since purchased (it did the job of stopping the daily deluge we had been experiencing in June) and it kept me completely dry. Happy with the look and fit. Am 5’4”, slim athletic build and bought a small

Love this jacket. The quality of the fabric and the construction is unsurpassed!

Love this jacket. The quality of the fabric and the construction is unsurpassed!

This jacket has unbelievable construction and detail. I am so happy that I made the decision to spend the money and purchase it.

This jacket has unbelievable construction and detail. I am so happy that I made the decision to spend the money and purchase it.

Awesome jacket. Love how comfortable it is, while being 100% sealed. This one is replacing an old Refuge red one, and I found the new one to be a bit tighter in fit. Both colors are great

Awesome jacket. Love how comfortable it is, while being 100% sealed. This one is replacing an old Refuge red one, and I found the new one to be a bit tighter in fit. Both colors are great

Fit is excellent true to size
Waterproof

I am going to be the one to write a bad review. The gear is great. Just make sure you like it immediately don’t pull the tag off and even if you don’t pull the tag It doesn’t get any pet hair or anything on it before you return it. These people are ruthless with their return policy. I ordered I did not wear the gear and I was not refunded a single dollar. I have a store credit which I don’t want. There are so many good companies out there maybe find one less fussy.

great jacket but needs that back pocket the men have

great jacket but needs that back pocket the men have

Nice looking and very comfortable.

Nice looking and very comfortable.

The xs sizing was great for me (I'm 5'0 and wanted something which fit loosely enough for an insulation layer to fit underneath), and it feels impervious to even storm conditions. It doesn't pack down quick as lightly or thinly as my other rain shell, but it's not bad at alll in the regard; it will be a great shoulder-season rain shell, even hear in the northeast. The material inside is not a liner, it is laminated to the backside of jacket material, but it is slippery enough to stick to me like some other shells have. I also like the back flap: the button magnets which help it flip up to disappear double as a little weight to hold the flap in place when it is extended. But as others have noted, the ventillation through the pockets is an odd and frustrating design; for the price, I was surprised it did not have pit zips, instead, especially because it has such a multiplicty of zippers. I find myself unzipping the vents instead of the pockets by mistake. I also wish the sleeves opened wider for some ventillation when needed. When the velcro at the cuffs is undone it barely opens the sleeve at all.

I love this jacket. It has all the great features - vents, extended back flap to keep you dry, warm fleece at your neck and the fabric is even soft, not crinkly like most rain jackets.
This is my second time buying this product. I cycle in very wet climates and I use it!

Wore my jacket a few times in rain, and it kept me dry. I usually wear a medium but ordered a small based on customer service advice (I was between a S and M). Returned it because it was too snug - I like to be able to wear wool layers under rain jackets when it's cold. The return/exchange was easy. I like the long sleeves - I can pull them over my hands if I want, with fingers free. The color is bright (good!) and the jacket is lightweight. The pockets/pouches are ample. I like the back flap that can tuck up when not needed. The hood is ample and can be pulled over a helmet and can be cinched to keep the wind out.

Wore my jacket a few times in rain, and it kept me dry. I usually wear a medium but ordered a small based on customer service advice (I was between a S and M). Returned it because it was too snug - I like to be able to wear wool layers under rain jackets when it's cold. The return/exchange was easy. I like the long sleeves - I can pull them over my hands if I want, with fingers free. The color is bright (good!) and the jacket is lightweight. The pockets/pouches are ample. I like the back flap that can tuck up when not needed. The hood is ample and can be pulled over a helmet and can be cinched to keep the wind out.

Haven't worn it for a bike ride yet but worked very well while walking in heavy rain.

Haven't worn it for a bike ride yet but worked very well while walking in heavy rain.

Performs as promised for shoulder/winter in Ontario. Sturdy, well-made, feature-packed - and beautiful too :)

Everything I could want in a women’s specific winter cycling jacket! I’m 5’4’’ and the XS fits great (I can fit a small down jacket underneath for the really cold days)!

This is by far the best rainjacket I have ever owned - and I grea up in the PNW! The shoulders are strong and keep me warm even in the harshest downpour. The butt flap stays put when I need it to with the magnets, and offers phenomenal protection while in use. There are interior zippered pockets in addition to the outer (also zip) pockets. Cayenne color is excellent for visibilty. Cycling through an intense hailstrom for hours, this jacket was perfect.

The only downside for me (as I cycle around Europe) is that this jacket does not fold down small at all. Worth it, as the upside of this is of course the wind barrier that is created by the jackets structural integrity.

I gave this as a gift to my daughter. She loved it!

I bought this jacket for hiking and cycling, and fell in love with the goldenrod colour. It fits well and I like the lining on the neck and the front vents that open to release body heat. I've worn it walking a couple of times in a light rain and I was dry at the end (I have the Transit pants, as well). The front vents kept me from overheating.

I look forward to trying it hiking in the next few weeks to see how it holds up and how the reinforced shoulders feel under a pack, but am very pleased with my Refuge Jacket so far.

On a different note, I originally ordered the wrong size and a different colour. The exchange process was exceptionally easy and I had my other jacket within a week of shipping it back to Showers Pass. Wonderful service!

Hi. I haven't had the chance to wear this outside yet but it looks like a well constructed, bright, (Cheyenne), waterproof, wind resistant jacket that should serve me well for an upcoming cycling tour. It's roomy enough to allow for several layers. The important part is that the shoulders and sleeves fit well. I bought a different Showers Pass jacket from MEC which I like as much, except that it doesn't have a hood. I will return that one because in a downpour, you really do need a hood that will go right over your helmet.
It is disappointing to see that the men's jacket that is priced the same has a chest pocket whereas the women's version does not.

Great jacket! Nice and bright red colour. It is perfect for west coast weather.

Perfect jacket! High quality, good fit, awesome visible colour! Highly recommended, no regrets.

My decision to go with the Shower's Pass Refuge jacket over other offerings was the long magnetic tail, zip vents (which are on the chest rather than armpits, more effective and also storm worthy as I quickly realized), and the bright colour (goldenrod) which does not scream "I'm a woman" if I am riding or camping solo. On the downside, the hood does not stay in place over my road helmet (maybe I need to play with the tightening toggles?), and does not have any sort of fastener to keep it held down when not in use, but will be great when off the bike eg camping or about town. Unlike the men's chest pocket which is accessed from an outside zipper, the women's model requires opening the main zipper to access the pocket from inside - a nuisance for a phone/camera

Love this jacket! I'm 5'11' 180lbs and the women's XL fit me perfectly. I can wear it on its own over a T-shirt or over several layers. It is adjustable to different conditions. It's light and moves with me. My new favourite jacket. Thank you!

First off, love the colour (cayenne). High-viz without looking like I'm construction crew. Haven't had to fully check the waterproofness yet, but performed well in light showers. Feels like it's very breathable. Detachable hood is awesome.
I was at high end of Medium fir sizing and got the Large so I could comfortably add warm layers (especially for breaks, camping, etc). Size guide feels pretty accurate.