At least for mine, it'll stay waterproof for a while in the rain, but if you're out in it for a long time it will soak through eventually. Had a practice in heavy rain for a couple hours where I was the cox for the boat and had my phone in the kangaroo pouch for drills, and ended up having to get a new phone after. For anything less than that though they're great
Fr33domFries t1_jbu28h4 wrote
Reply to comment by UNDF in A true BIFL jacket, the Stevenson Jacket made by Boathouse. I’ve had mine for over 15 years, rowed multiple seasons in it, wore it shoveling snow, commuting in NYC, and hiking. A waterproof 3 season jacket you can still purchase. by ripgoodhomer
At least for mine, it'll stay waterproof for a while in the rain, but if you're out in it for a long time it will soak through eventually. Had a practice in heavy rain for a couple hours where I was the cox for the boat and had my phone in the kangaroo pouch for drills, and ended up having to get a new phone after. For anything less than that though they're great