Review: Outdoor Vitals Tushar Jacket

With so many overpriced items these days, and half of it being junk, it’s easy to think we’re on the brink of a post-consumer hellscape. And then a product comes along that restores your faith in the system. To wit: the Outdoor Vitals Tushar Rain Jacket ($225) is both lightweight and durable, with a comfortable fit, all for less money than other raincoats in its category. An extra-long rear for waistline coverage, taped seams and YKK AquaGuard zippers for extreme waterproofness, pit-zips for extra breathability, and a hood that fits the way it should—the Tushar has it all.

It also packs up small, so is ideal for stuffing in a hiking, biking, climbing, or hunting pack when heading into the mountains. It also fits nicely in a drybag on river floats that invariably see late-afternoon thundershowers rolling into an otherwise-blue sky. This is a true three-season shell that fits and performs well, and doesn't break the bank while doing it. Quality outdoor apparel at a fair price? Long live capitalism.

Available at outdoorvitals.com.