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So it rained here yesterday, a lot.  Like 7+ inches at the airport just up the road from us.  Were we prepared?  No.  Did we have any rain gear with us at all?  No.  Did we look like wet dogs after running from the car to the office?  Yes.  Lesson learned.  And now we’re using it as an excuse to pick up a raincoat we’ve had our eye on for quite some time, the Fremont Jacket from Helly Hansen.

With sealed seams, a front storm flap, and a cinch cord at the hem, the Fremont will not only keep you dry during a passing shower, it’ll stand up to some pretty serious weather.  Made from Helly Hansen’s Helly Tech fabric, this jacket is built to keep you dry and comfortable all day long.  Not only do we like the Fremont from a performance aspect, we love the bold color blocking.  While none of the color combinations available are too over the top, all four options are definitely a nice change of pace from a standard solid raincoat.