Columbia Sportswear Transit Zone Omni-Heat® Shell Jacket - Waterproof (For Men)
Closeouts. Providing weather protection for urbanites on the move, Columbia Sportswear's Transit Zone shell jacket combines refined style with modern features like an Omni-Tech waterproof breathable membrane and Omni-Heat® thermal reflective technology.
Average Rating based on 8 reviews
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Reviewed by Gingerman from RVA on Thursday, March 14, 2013I was looking for a lighter winter coat to go over my suit and this is it. Wool overcoats and Barbour jackets are just too thick to be comfortable in our mild Virginia winters so I hope someone at Goodwill gets to enjoy mine. Fit is good but I get what some other reviewers have said about the sleeves. They are long but an overcoat is supposed to make sure that your suit does not get wet. I don't think there is a chance of that with the sleeves on this jacket. Columbia is not a brand I would normally buy because they use proprietary technologies (aka: snake oil) instead of standards like Gore-tex and Polartec but this jacket is well make and generally well thought out. The Omniheat impressed me this morning on the way to the gym when I wore this jacket over a MH long sleeve baselayer and was plenty warm in 30F. Also had it in a 60F rain and it was still comfortable, not too hot and shed water with the best of them. We will see once the DWR wears off. One item is that the Omniheat layer, which is made of aluminum, lines the pockets and I am not going to risk putting nice sunglasses in there. Would love to learn the easy way whether that will scratch the lens. It should also have an interior pocket but no big deal. Overall, a solid, well made and well finished coat that works great with business wear. Got it for less but worth every bit of $250 in my opinion.
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Reviewed by leer from new york city on Sunday, December 23, 2012I bought this to wear to/from work. Other reviews cautioned that fit of jacket is unique and I agree. It is a tapered/athletic fit and the arms are somewhat long. If that describes you, it's a great jacket. Been caught in the rain already and the jacket kept me dry. It kept me warm on a 35 degree day, though any lower and the coat would require layering. The lightweight design makes ideal to wear to/from work on the train and it looks great as well. It's a waterproof soft shell jacket with the design meant to wear to work. A great combination. Now my go-to favorite
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Reviewed by Blade Fan from Houston, TX on Wednesday, November 14, 2012The coat looked great out of the box, but the fit was just odd - the chest was too small, the arm pits placed too high, and the sleeves were too long. I had to send it back.
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Reviewed by rfr7 from New York on Thursday, October 11, 2012Nice jacket, but the fit was poor. Narrow shoulders and long sleeves make it best suited for those who are tall and thin. Did not fit well over suit or sportcoat.
- Best Uses: Casual Wear, Wet Weather
- Cons: Poor Fit
- Describe Yourself: Competitive Athlete
- Fit: Feels too small
- Pros: Stylish, Waterproof
- Sleeve Length: Feels too long
- Was this a gift?: No
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Reviewed by Paul from SE PA on Monday, June 18, 2012Well constructed, great waterproof material, good style, but... I wear 42/44 regular suit, 36" waist. Bought a large per sizing recommendations and this was a poor fit... quite tight around chest,long arms, high armpits. Only for the very trim... returned to STP.
- Cons: Poor Fit, Restricts Movement
- Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational
- Fit: Feels too small
- Pros: Lightweight, Stylish, Waterproof
- Sleeve Length: Feels too long
- Was this a gift?: No
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Reviewed by Poco from Pennsylvania on Sunday, April 22, 2012Long enough to cover a sports coat.
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Reviewed by Paul from Palmyra, PA on Friday, March 16, 2012This coat is long enough to cover a suit/sport coat (this wasn't entirely obvious from spec's/photos so I took a chance) with a couple of inches to spare (and I wear a Long size) with an elegant look that will not detract from the look of a suit. Sleeves are also long so your shirt/coat sleeves won't hang out or get wet even when you bend your arm. The lining is high-tech reflective silver dots on a very light fabric and I didn't notice any shedding at all as mentioned in another comment and the coat fabric wraps around the inside so the bright lining doesn't show if you unzip it part way. Pockets are great for keys, tickets, light gloves and have special watershedding zippers and rain-proof flaps I have rarely seen on other jackets. Definitely an updated urban trench coat for the 21st century. Machine wash (maybe hand wash to be very carefull) although with dirt/water shedding fabric that won't be necessary too often - no drycleaning. Large size fit with enough room for wool sport coat (40L) underneath without looking stuffed.
- Pros: Stylish
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Reviewed by Rebuild roads now !, Menzel Engineering from Milwaukee, wiil relocate for work ! on Wednesday, February 29, 2012This is one of the few parkas that does not look & "act" like an old parka. The "Omni-Heat liner is not for everyone. It is nice & light weight...it also is BRIGHT silver inside. Tiny flakes of the silver ( alum ) fall out @ first try on. I really wanted to keep this first -class parka however the sleeves were too long with no way to cuff or roll up..If you don't have to really "work "in this parka, it's a non-issue. This is a lenght that fully covers a sport coat & in style. We need to be able to shop or filter by country..our trading partners matter !
- Best Uses: Car to office dash, Dancing, Dinner, Pub crawl, Train riding
- Cons: Cuff ends, Hoodless, Little flakes of alum, Made in China, Sleeves too long
- Pros: Better shaped than most, Hoodless, Light Weight, Long for sport coats, Parka with Class, Well Made
