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My sister Shelley bought this TCOT rain jacket for a trip to Europe. She took it through rain over there, and it did its job.
Her rule for that trip was simple. Everything had to be compact, and anything bulky got left behind. This jacket made the cut.
Quick Verdict
- Buy it if: You want a rain layer that hides in a carry-on until the weather turns.
- Skip it if: You’ll spend whole days out in heavy rain and need a hiking shell.
- My favorite feature: A three-way tie: the hood, the zip pockets, and how little room it takes.
- Would I buy again? Yes
How small the TCOT rain jacket packs
The whole jacket folds and rolls into its own drawstring pouch, so it barely takes up space in a suitcase or tote. She called it super lightweight, and when every item in the bag has to earn its spot, that counts most.
TCOT Women’s Lightweight Packable Rain Jacket
A lightweight rain jacket in waterproof, windproof polyester with a short cut. Hers is the army green.
What the TCOT rain jacket is made of
- Material: 100% polyester, lightweight with medium stretch
- Weather: Waterproof and windproof, made for mild weather
- Pockets: 6, including zippered side pockets
- Closure: Full front zipper, elastic cuffs, drawstrings at the hood and hem
- Length: Short
- Storage: Packs into its own drawstring pouch
- Care: Hand wash only
Who the TCOT rain jacket is for
Anyone who travels with just a carry-on and wants a rain layer that doesn’t hog room in the bag. Shelley travels this way every time. She brings the FUNTOUCH travel makeup mirror because Airbnb and hotel lighting is never right, and she bought the Gravel Layover travel blanket for overseas travel. This jacket belongs with that kit.
How the TCOT jacket did in the rain in Europe
She wore it in the rain over there and stayed dry. No issues at all, which is exactly what you want from a jacket chosen mostly for how small it gets.
Two details that make it a travel jacket
- Zippered side pockets: They zip shut, so the important stuff can’t fall out while you’re on the move.
- A hood with room for a bun: Her hair goes up in a big bun, and the hood still covers it. If a storm rolls in, her hair is protected too.
What else she liked
- The main zipper feels like good quality and runs smooth
- The army green color, which she loves
What to know before buying the TCOT jacket
- It’s a light travel rain jacket, not a hiking shell. For hours out in a downpour, look at something built for that.
- It’s made for mild weather, so on a cold day layer it over something warm.
Common questions about the TCOT rain jacket
What size TCOT rain jacket should I get?
Shelley is 5’4″ and a half, and the medium fits her well over a crewneck sweatshirt.
Do the light colors of the TCOT jacket show through?
They can. The fabric is thin, and the lighter shades may be see-through, so go with a darker color if that matters to you.
How do you wash the TCOT rain jacket?
By hand only. Use lukewarm water and a gentle liquid detergent, leave out fabric softener and bleach, rinse it well, and hang it up to dry.
Other packable rain jackets to compare
- Columbia Switchback IV Jacket: an 8-ounce nylon shell rated water repellent rather than waterproof. The big difference from the TCOT is care, since this one can go in the washing machine.
- The North Face Antora Rain 2.0 Hooded Jacket: waterproof recycled polyester ripstop with a non-PFC water-repellent finish, a three-piece hood, and zip hand pockets. It’s also machine washable.
- Century Star Packable Long Rain Jacket: a waterproof, hooded polyester rain coat in a long trench length, so it covers more of you than the TCOT’s short cut. Hand wash only, like the TCOT.
Would my sister buy the TCOT jacket again?
Yes. When space in the bag is tight, it’s the rain jacket she’d reach for.
