Introducing OutDry Extreme | Columbia Sportswear

With OutDry Extreme, we’ve basically turned rain jacket technology inside out. This patent-pending technology is a totally new approach to rainwear. OutDry Extreme is the first waterproof ultra-breathable jacket with a waterproof membrane on the outside of the jacket for permanent water repellency and durability. By putting an abrasion-resistant membrane on the outside where it’s in contact with the rain, there is virtually no risk of the jacket “wetting out” like others do when their DWR wears off. This is a durable, permanent waterproof layer that actively repels moisture and rain. Think of it like a forcefield to rain.