- Is the Switchback II Lined Long Jacket fully waterproof?
- Yes. Columbia rates the nylon shell as waterproof with a water-repellent finish, and the seams and zip are the main places water can get in over long exposure.
- How does it compare with the standard Switchback?
- It is longer, covering the hips and thighs, and it has a polyester lining. The standard Switchback is shorter and unlined, so it packs smaller but offers less coverage and warmth.
- What is the lining for?
- The polyester lining adds a little warmth and stops the shell sticking to your clothes. It also makes the jacket bulkier to pack than an unlined rain shell.
- Can I wear it over a sweater?
- Yes. The cut is roomy, so a mid-layer fits underneath. Slim frames may find it loose without one.
- How should I care for it?
- Machine wash cold and tumble dry low, as the care label states. Heat from the dryer helps reactivate the water-repellent finish.
- Does it have pockets?
- It has zip hand pockets. Check the specific listing for pocket details, since they vary by version.
- Where is the Columbia Switchback II Lined Long Jacket cheapest?
- At Steepandcheap, for $35.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Columbia Switchback II Lined Long Jacket?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Steepandcheap, Backcountry.