Built to take on the worst downpours, the Fineline Stretch Rain Shell is our fully featured rain shell. By combining our BD.dry™ waterproof/breathable/ windproof technology with a full feature set and stretch fabric, the Fineline provides reliable protection when the weather breaks.
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Reviewers love the Women's Fineline as a lightweight, packable rain shell that handles wind and rain on trips from Scotland and Patagonia to thru-hikes and daily commutes. They praise the flattering, tailored fit with a bit of stretch, the long pit zips, the adjustable helmet-compatible hood and that it packs into its own pocket. The main critiques: a few found it wets out after several hours of sustained heavy rain or after months of use, and some found the hood and collar oversized or the fit snug for layering.
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Overall rating: 4.689189 / 5 from 74 reviews.
The Women's Fineline Stretch Shell is highly praised for its amazing fit, lightweight and packable design, and deep rich evergreen color. Customers appreciate its true-to-size fit, light weight, and the ability to stow into its own pocket when not in use.
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"I love this rain jacket. Beads perfectly, and has a light and comfortable feel while worn. It packs to half the size of my previous raincoat. I only wish there were brighter colors - I love the pastel palette but like to have one bright outerwear item should high visibility be needed in unforeseen events."
"I bought this jacket to ski patrol in on warmer and wetter days. I ended up wearing it every single day of the season. It can take a beating, it's light and comfy, it protects from the rain, and it packs down tiny. I wore this on the mountain and off. I lost mine and immediately reordered. This jacket goes everywhere with me."
"This is a lightweight and sporty technical shell suitable for both the backcountry and the city. We took it on a recent alpine hike, and the jacket cut the wind nicely and shook off rain in a sudden squall. The quality of construction and seam-sealing are top notch, as to be expected from BD, and the jacket packs light. However, this isn't a heavy-duty alpine or climbing shell, so factor that in when decision-making. And ya, it has pit zips! (or as my gf calls them, underarm holes)"
"I’ve had two models of the stretch shell over the past few years as a guide in Alaska, and it’s been one of my favorite raincoats! Lightweight, durable for 100+ days of guiding in the rain and snow (and still going), I’m stoked to have another on hand for when my original runs out of steam. Wish they had kept the sunshine yellow color in stock!"
"Packs down nicely and does the job! Favorite features are the armpit vents, the hood adjustability, and packability."
"A replacement for an older version which still worked great but i just needed a size up for my shoulders"
"After my last jacket served me on countless rainy trips for the past 6 years, it was time to re-purchase the same one! It's lightweight, breathable, and keeps the water out."
"I got this to replace my old Stormline jacket, which is worn to the point it no longer accepts waterproofing treatment. This next generation design has all the same features I loved about the Stormline, with an updated cut (tailored waist, a touch longer)."
"Beautiful fit, lovely purple color. But unfortunately does not stand up to the PNW rain. After 4 hours of hiking in steady/pouring rain (at 37-40 degrees) with occasional tree drips, both jacket and pants fully wetted out and we had to turn around and go back to the cars instead of backpacking overnight as planned. Probably good for intermittent rain up to that 4 hr mark. I'm wearing the 2XL purple."
"First of all I love that this coat packs down light and compact. I purchased it for this purpose to use backpacking. Unfortunately- it is only waterproof for several hours under extreme weather. I put it through the test this weekend here in the very wet and cold spring of the PNW. After about 4 hours out in the rain, I was soaked through to my core. My puffy, fleece, merino and skin were all wet. Luckily we were within turn around distance and did not have to spend the night out in the elements. Anyway - something to consider if you will be out in drenching weather for long periods at a time - you will want something more waterproof, and probably heavier weight."
| Size | Chest | Hip | Arm Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 31 - 32 in 78.5 - 81 cm | 32.5 - 34 in 87.5 - 91.5 cm | 29.5 in 75 cm |
| XS | 32.5 - 34 in 82.5 - 86.5 cm | 34.5 - 36 in 87.5 - 91.5 cm | 30 in 76 cm |
| S | 34.5 - 36 in 87.5 - 91.5 cm | 36.5 - 38 in 92.5 - 96.5 cm | 30.5 in 77.5 cm |
| M | 36.5 - 38.5 in 92.5 - 98 cm | 38.5 - 40.5 in 97.5 - 103 cm | 31 in 79 cm |
| L | 39 - 41.5 in 99 - 105.5 cm | 41 - 43.5 in 104 - 110.5 cm | 31.5 in 80 cm |
| XL | 42 - 45 in 106.5 - 114 cm | 44 - 47.5 in 111.5 - 120.5 cm | 31.5 in 80 cm |
Designed to fit slim to the body for an athletic, low-profile fit without restricting mobility and accommodating base layers or light midlayers.
A classic universal fit with comfortable ease. May feature slight body shaping, but predominantly straighter fit that will accommodate midlayers more comfortably.
Generous through the body for a casual loose-to-oversized fit without shaping. Designed for comfort, it accommodates heavier mid-layers.
Measure around the chest/bust just under the arms and across the shoulder blades.
Measure from the center back of the neck, across the shoulder, and down the arm to the wrist.
Measure around the widest point of the hips.
Measure around the narrowest part of the waist.
