REI Co-op XeroCloud 3L Rain Jacket - Men's

The most technical REI Co-op backpacking shell yet, the XeroCloud 3L men's rain jacket delivers 3-layer waterproof protection with stretchy fabric, pit zips and a packable pocket. The 3-layer HydroWall waterproof, windproof and highly breathable shell is soft, quiet and moves with you on the trail, while a PFAS-free durable water repellent helps moisture bead up on the surface.

A recycled nylon and polyester face provides durability and a jersey backer offers lightweight comfort against the skin. Fully seam-sealed construction keeps water out, the adjustable hood with laminated visor fends off rain while maintaining visibility, and pit zips let you dump excess heat on the inclines. Stretchy fabric, articulated elbows and raglan sleeves allow full range of motion, and the jacket packs down into its own left-hand pocket for easy transport.

Key Features

Best Use	Hiking
Fabric	72% recycled nylon/28% recycled polyester (bluepass certified) with jersey backer
Windproof	Yes
Waterproof	Yes
Type of Waterproofing	3-layer HydroWall waterproof/breathable laminate
Hood	Yes
Packable	Yes
Ventilation	Pit Zips
Back Length	Hip-length
Back Length (in.)	31 inches
Gender	Men's
Weight	13.4 ounces
Sustainability	Contains bluepass certified material - Contains recycled materials - Fair Trade Certified™ Factory - From a Climate Label Certified brand

Highlights

• Stretchy, 3-layer HydroWall™ waterproof, windproof and highly breathable shell fabric is soft and quiet and moves with you on the trail
• Durable water repellent (DWR) made without PFAS helps moisture bead up on the surface
• Recycled nylon/polyester face provides durability while a jersey backer offers lightweight comfort against the skin
• Fully seam-sealed to prevent water from seeping in
• Hood adjusts at the back and has a laminated visor to fend off rain while maintaining visibility
• Pit zips let you dump excess heat on the inclines
• Stretchy fabric, articulated elbows and raglan sleeves allow for full range of motion
• Zippered chest pocket securely holds trail essentials you want close at hand
• Zippered hand pockets
• Jacket packs down into its own left-hand pocket for easy transport
• Hook-and-loop adjustable cuffs
• Hem drawcord fine-tunes the fit and seals out the weather
• Cord hanger loop
• Back length: Regular sizes: 31 in.; Tall sizes: 33 in.
• Machine-wash warm; do not use bleach or fabric softeners; tumble dry low
• Contains bluepass certified material
• Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
• REI Co-op brand is certified to The Climate Label; we actively fund efforts to reduce carbon emissions across our business and support climate projects around the world

Materials & care

Durable water repellent (DWR) renewal will keep your rainwear in peak condition; regularly clean and dry according to care instructions on the label. If your rainwear is wetting out even after cleaning and drying, we suggest you apply a new coating with a wash-in or spray-on DWR product (not included).

Waterproof vs. water-resistant

• Waterproof/breathable: keeps out hard, driving rain while also being breathable
• Waterproof/nonbreathable: a slicker or poncho—inexpensive but traps heat
• Water-resistant: can handle light to moderate rain, breathable but permeable

Windproof vs. wind-resistant

• Waterproof jackets are also windproof, do not let wind pass through fibers
• Wind-resistant jackets are lighterweight but won't handle a squall

Hard shell vs. soft shell

• Hard shell: the most protection, less breathability, not insulated
• Soft shell: stretchy and breathable, best for high-exertion, typically water-resistant, not -proof

Rainwear layers

• 2-layer: quietest, midweight, durable moderately priced
• 2.5-layer: lightweight, good protection, lowest priced
• 3-layer: best protection, best protection and breathability, highest price

Better gear is built together. From feedback to field testing, all of our gear is dialed-in by REI Co-op members. Their adventures informed every stitch and detail—making for better, longer-lasting gear.

How to Choose Rainwear

Waterproof vs. water-resistant: Waterproof/breathable keeps out hard, driving rain while also being breathable; Waterproof/nonbreathable is a slicker or poncho—inexpensive but traps heat; Water-resistant can handle light to moderate rain, breathable but permeable. Windproof vs. wind-resistant: Waterproof jackets are also windproof, do not let wind pass through fibers; Wind-resistant jackets are lighterweight but won't handle a squall. Hard shell vs. soft shell: Hard shell is the most protection, less breathability, not insulated; Soft shell is stretchy and breathable, best for high-exertion, typically water-resistant, not -proof. Rainwear layers: 2-layer is quietest, midweight, durable moderately priced; 2.5-layer is lightweight, good protection, lowest priced; 3-layer is best protection, best protection and breathability, highest price.