REI Co-op Drypoint GTX Jacket – Men’s Review

August 24, 2018
REI Co-op Drypoint GTX Jacket – Men’s
REI Co-op Drypoint GTX1
REI Co-op Drypoint GTX4
REI Co-op Drypoint GTX3
REI Co-op Drypoint GTX2
REI Co-op Drypoint GTX Jacket – Men’s REI Co-op Drypoint GTX1 REI Co-op Drypoint GTX4 REI Co-op Drypoint GTX3 REI Co-op Drypoint GTX2
GEAR INSTITUTE RATINGS
87
Weathershedding
8
Breathability
6
Function
8
Durability
8
Packability
7

The Good

  • Good value for a Gore jacket
  • Dependable durability
  • Great fit and comfort
  • Lots of room for adjustment in wrists & hem

The Bad

  • One of the heaviest jackets in the test
  • No dedicated vents
THE VERDICT
The REI Co-op Drypoint GTX delivers on our expectations with the solid weather deflecting and breathability of Gore-Tex Active, excellent design touches and a nod to sustainability that has become REI’s touchstone. The end result is one of the best all around, use it for everything, jackets we’ve tried. Just about everyone will find something to like with this jacket, particularly because it is one of the most reasonably priced Gore-Tex jackets available.
FULL REVIEW

Weathershedding

We’ve tested a lot of jackets with Gore-Tex Active membrane and have always been impressed with the weather shedding, especially in comparison to weight. The REI Drypoint stays true to our past experience. It lived up to Gore’s “guaranteed to keep you dry” motto. The build of the jacket was spot on for weather protection too. The helmet friendly hood has three points adjustment for dialling in the fit and a solid brim did a great job of keeping rain away from our faces.

Breathability

The Active membrane in the REI Drypoint is Gore-Tex’s most breathable membrane. While there are no dedicated vents, the two hand pockets are mesh backed. Opening these up helped get air circulating, but meant risking losing anything in the pockets.

Function

In a category that seems to be eliminating hem drawcords, it’s nice to see one on the REI Drypoint. It helped seal in warmth on a chilly afternoon in the alpine. REI also gave this jacket two hand pockets that double as vents and adjustable wrists. The 20 Denier face fabric is Bluesign approved, meaning it has the smallest environmental footprint possible. The jacket has a really nice, soft feel to it, much softer than any of the other jackets we tested this year.

Durability

Gore routinely impresses us with the longevity of its DWR treatments. They tend to last longer than any other brand. Add a 20 Denier face fabric—fairly robust for a lightweight jacket—and we expect the Drypoint will stand up to a lot of use and abuse. Our testing included hard bushwhacking, a week in salt air and battle with a rock chimney. None of which left a mark on the REI Drypoint.

Packability

At 10.5 ounces, it is not considered super lightweight in today’s market, but practically speaking it’s a pretty lightweight jacket. Especially considering the dependable weatherproofing of Gore-Tex Active, one of Gore’s lightest membrane technologies. The jacket packs down to a small melon in size.

USER REVIEWS

No reviews have been posted for this product.

Related posts