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Does archived Rainier item 127274 document pit zips and self-stowing?
Yes. REI's archived page explicitly lists pit zips and identifies the left-hand pocket as the jacket's own stow pocket. It gives no airflow result or packed dimensions.
Explore this need in the finder →Is item 127274 the same edition as the current Rainier?
No. REI marks 127274 as no longer available and links to newer item 227614. The archived listing gives an 11.4-ounce weight; the current 227614 listing gives a different manufacturer-listed value. Keep the two item records separate.
Explore this need in the finder →Does the archived Rainier page establish its DWR was made without PFAS?
No such wording is present on the checked archived page. This earlier record therefore does not satisfy that chemical-statement filter; that absence is not evidence about the jacket's chemistry.
Explore this need in the finder →This assessment is for REI Co-op Rainier Rain Jacket - Women's item 127274, an earlier version rather than the current Rainier item 227614. REI's archived page says the item is no longer available and points to a newer model. That is a page-status statement at the time checked, not a guarantee about every resale listing or a reason to treat the two versions as interchangeable.
The earlier shell as documented
The 127274 page identifies a Peak 2.5-layer waterproof-breathable laminate over recycled ripstop nylon, with sealed seams and a durable water-repellent finish. REI calls the jacket windproof to 60 mph. That figure is the maker's statement; this assessment contains no independent wind, rain, or durability test. The archived page does not give numerical waterproof-pressure or breathability results, so its general weather labels do not support a performance ranking against a different membrane.
It is a shell, not an insulated jacket. The use that the page supports is wearing it over clothing selected by the wearer. Its listed features include pit zips, which establish that this edition has underarm openings, and a self-stow route into the left-hand pocket. The listing does not give vent length, measured airflow, or packed dimensions. Those are separate questions from the presence of the features.
Details that help identify item 127274
REI lists a three-piece hood with two adjustments and says it can be rolled away and fastened as a collar. The page also names hook-and-loop adjustable cuffs, an adjustable hem, a weatherproof front zipper, two zip hand pockets, and two interior drop-in pockets. It lists a 28-inch back length and 11.4 ounces. Both are manufacturer-listed values, not measurements made for this review; the page does not say how the garment changes across sizes. Its women's label identifies the cut block but cannot predict fit, range of movement, or the amount of space available for a midlayer.
The archived listing mentions DWR, but it does not carry the newer 227614 page's specific statement that the finish is made without PFAS. For this earlier edition, that chemical wording is unknown, not implied by the newer listing. If the finish-level claim matters to you, the older page does not document it.
What the newer Rainier changes—and what it does not prove
REI links item 127274 to current women's Rainier item 227614. Both product pages describe a 2.5-layer recycled-ripstop shell and list pit zips and a left-pocket stow route. Their listed weights differ: 11.4 ounces on the archived page and 9.9 ounces on the current one. REI's current page adds the HydroWall name and a DWR statement made without PFAS; those claims should not be backfilled into the older item's facts. A listed weight change also does not establish that one version feels better, lasts longer, or performs better in rain.
Keeping the two item records separate is useful when checking a used jacket, old tag, or retailer description. Confirm the exact product number before applying construction, chemical, weight, or care details. A shared model name is not a reliable substitute for the edition identifier.
Care and open questions
REI's archived care guidance advises regular cleaning and drying and says DWR may need renewal. The page cautions against bleach and fabric softener and lists low-heat tumble drying; use the garment's own sewn-in label if it differs. No reproofing coating is supplied by the renewal suggestion.
The source does not publish a packed volume, pit-zip length, numerical membrane results, helmet-compatibility claim, or individual sizing guarantee. Its 28-inch back length and 11.4-ounce weight are maker data only. This is a source-based assessment of an earlier product page; it does not claim a try-on, ownership, field use, weather test, or personal measurement. Treat the archived page as identification help for the exact 127274 edition, then verify any offer's label and condition rather than assuming it matches the newer Rainier.
Key specifications
Key details at a glance
| Shell construction | 2.5-layer shell |
|---|---|
| Face fabric | 100% recycled nylon ripstop |
| Underarm venting | Pit zips; the archived page gives no opening length or measured airflow result. |
| Stows in its own pocket | Yes |
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