Review: adidas Terrex Xperior Hybrid Rain.RDY 2.5 layer jacket

The adidas Terrex Xperior Hybrid RAIN.RDY 2.5 layer jacket aligns well with my requirements for a summer mountain jacket or an all-round commuter coat. I prioritise lightweight, packable gear that doesn’t compromise on performance. Given the often unpredictable nature of weather during summer hiking trips, I value reliable storm protection. This jacket, with its eco-friendly construction, advanced waterproofing, and thoughtful design, checks all the boxes for a versatile rain jacket. 

I put the Xperior jacket through its paces during various outdoor adventures. These included hiking on Dartmoor, exploring the Pyrenees, and a pack rafting trip in the Savoie Mont Blanc region.  

While these trips took place in summer, the ever-changing weather conditions presented a real challenge. The Pyrenees in particular can often catch you off guard if you don’t have the right kit. Despite temperatures reaching into the low thirties, downpours and violent thunder storms can be frequent and having a good waterproof is essential.

The coat was also used as my cycling jacket to commute in Bristol. The cycle is only 10-15 minutes each way, but as anyone that’s familiar with Bristol will know, that’s plenty of time for a healthy downpour and some strong gusts of wind. 

Priced at £220, the jacket is definitely a considered purchase. It has a lot going for it; it’s stylish and lightweight with decent performance, alongside one or two drawbacks – the overly elasticated hood and some questions over the longevity of the waterproofing. On balance, if style and fit is important to you, then it’s probably a worthwhile purchase, as the performance is definitely good enough. However, there are probably other options around that perform just as well, if not better, that might not look as good, but have a lower price tag. 

Despite one or two drawbacks, the Adidas Terrex Xperior Hybrid RAIN.RDY jacket has left a lasting impression and has become my go-to commuter jacket and my coat of choice for summer adventures.  It’s lightweight, compact, stylish and waterproof, proving to be a brilliant jacket to stash in your bag and is all I need for those situations where a shower comes in or the temperature drops. It also looks great and can work with a pair of jeans as well as some running shorts.  

Time will tell whether there is any decrease in waterproofing performance, as despite the water-repellent coating wearing off, the jacket still seems to be fully waterproof. With the unrestricted range of movement, it’s hard not to enjoy wearing it, whether it’s over a t-shirt or a down jacket.   

In summary, the Xperior lives up to its marketing, ticks a lot of the sustainability boxes and is a great all-round lightweight jacket.