REI Co-op Trailmade Rain Jacket - Women's review

The REI Co-op Trailmade Rain Jacket - Women's, item C06632, is a lined two-layer shell rather than a minimalist unlined layer. REI's exact C06632 page calls the displayed product the newest version and links separately to an archived Trailmade page. This review stays with C06632; do not transfer the older page's measurements to it simply because the model name is shared.

A lined two-layer setup

REI describes the current jacket as a waterproof/breathable two-layer polyester shell with critical seam sealing and a windproof construction. The upper body has polyester mesh lining; the lower body and sleeves use smooth nylon taffeta, which the product description associates with easier layering. That lining changes how the jacket is organized compared with a simple unlined shell, but it is not a separate insulating garment. The documented rain arrangement is therefore shell-only: the wearer supplies any warm layer separately.

The current page says its durable water-repellent finish is made without PFAS. That statement is tied to the named finish; it should not be stretched into a claim about every component or residual content. REI lists no numerical waterproof-pressure or breathability result on the page, so the words “waterproof” and “breathable” are the maker's product description rather than test data we can use to rank it against another shell.

Cut and features the page actually lists

The maker describes a relaxed fit intended to allow layering. Its product page lists women's sizes from XS through 3X and a 28-inch back length. Those details help identify the fit block and the maker's intended cut, but they do not predict how an individual will fit or move in a chosen size. Shoulder seams are rolled forward for comfort under pack straps; the adjustable hood uses dual bungee cinches; the hem has a drawcord; and the cuffs are partially elasticized. REI also lists an exposed center-front zipper and zippered hand pockets.

The current C06632 feature list does not mention underarm pit zips or a pocket-stow route. That is an important limit for a feature-based shortlist: the current record cannot qualify it for either requirement. It is not proof that an unlisted feature is physically absent in every color or revision. If pit vents or packing into the jacket's own pocket are must-haves, check the exact product page or choose a model whose maker explicitly identifies those capabilities.

REI lists a weight of 13.1 ounces. That is the maker's listed value, not an author measurement, and the page does not give a packed size. The polyester outer shell is not a documented recycled-nylon ripstop face. The page's bluepass material statement is not a reason to relabel the face as recycled nylon.

Keep the current and archived pages separate

The C06632 route presents the newest version. Its archive link leads to a separate REI page for item 234703, which REI labels unavailable with a newer version and lists at a 26-inch back length. The current page lists 28 inches. This is enough to treat the archived item as a distinct earlier configuration rather than pooling both pages into one fact record. If you are checking a used jacket or a seller's offer, compare the item identifier and label against the correct edition; a current feature summary cannot certify an older garment's cut or construction.

For the current item, REI instructs machine washing cold, avoiding bleach and fabric softeners, and tumble drying low. It also recommends cleaning and drying rainwear and renewing DWR if needed. Follow the sewn-in label on the exact jacket. This assessment uses manufacturer information only: it does not claim personal wear, field performance, laboratory testing, or a fit trial. The value here is the distinction the source documents—relaxed, lined, two-layer polyester construction—alongside clear gaps for venting, self-stow, numeric weather ratings, and packed dimensions.