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The Switchback IV is Columbia's lightweight, packable rain shell for women, built from a waterproof nylon shell with a polyester mesh lining and an attached adjustable hood. It stows into its own hand pocket, so it works as a just-in-case layer for travel, commuting and light hiking. It is a basic shell: it keeps rain off but adds little warmth and breathes modestly, so it sits below Columbia's seam-sealed technical shells and above nothing more than an umbrella. Owners like the weight and packability; some find the fit boxy and the fabric clammy on warm, humid days.
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Lowest price we've seen: $49.00 on Nov 10 at Kohl's. Tracked across 5 stores since Nov 10.
Owners treat the Switchback IV as a cheap, light emergency shell and generally get what they expect: it sheds rain and packs small. Complaints center on the boxy fit, limited breathability and thin fabric rather than on leaks.
