SAMSUNG: Rain Gear For Runners

Thursday 12 July 2012

Rain Gear For Runners

Not all rainstorms are created equal. Thankfully, neither are all rain jackets. That lightweight shell you'd wear on a drizzly day won't stand up to howling wind and driving rain. And you'd quickly overheat in a sturdier jacket on a warm, misty day. To test which of the newest jackets work best in what type of storm–a spring shower or a downpour–we recruited 50 runners in notoriously rainy Portland, Oregon, to test a range of running jackets available now. The following jackets were their favorites; they combine lightweight, breathable materials, and runner-friendly designs that stand out when it's needed most.Rain rolls right off the surface of the windproof polyester fabric because of its DWR (durable water repellency) finish. Elastic around the wrists helps keep water out, and vents in the back allow heat to escape. If the drizzle stops, you can zip the jacket into its own pocket and clip it to your shorts. Testers' only real complaint was about its ill-fitting hood; thankfully, you can roll it down and pack it right into the collar. brooksrunning.com