In comparison with our more urban womens parka coat options, our hiking jackets are specifically designed for you to stay active on your nature quest. A parka is perfect for staying toasty in the city, but a hiking jacket is designed to keep you warm and comfy during sport activities.

If you’re going trekking, a softshell women's jacket is the perfect hiking companion to keep you warm and flexible as you hit the trail. Softshell jackets provide you with insulation, light water resistance and wind protection. They are fantastic for longer days outside in the elements, as they’re comfortable against the skin and have a soft, stretch fit.

Another epic hiking jacket category is our iconic women's 3 in 1 jacket. The Columbia interchange jackets can be worn three ways, as it comes with an inner fleece layer and a waterproof outer shell jacket. This means you can wear the fleece during mild and dry weather, the outer jacket during mild and wet weather, or both when the climate is cold and wet. The price benefit ratio of this product ensures that you get your money’s worth.

Imagine that you’re going climbing to breathe in the wonderfully crisp and dry mountain air. The inner fleece layer will be there to help you stay warm on the mountain top. Or perhaps you’re heading on a bike adventure with friends tomorrow, but the forecast predicts a drizzle all day long. The waterproof outer shell will keep you nice and dry on the road.

When you’re going hiking on the coldest winter days, zip the fleece and outer shell together, and you’ve got an ideal hiking companion. Keep the moisture and the cold out and the warmth in. Throw it over a hoodie during extra cold days, and you’re ready for any icy adventure.

Columbia’s reflective & waterproof technologies

How do our jackets and coats ensure that you stay warm and dry? Our advanced thermal-reflective technology and waterproof technology make sure your jacket is insulated, waterproof and lightweight. That also means that your jacket is compressible and packable, allowing you to transport or store it with ease.

To keep you warm and cosy when the temperatures dip, our Omni-Heat™ technology retains heat. The tech includes Omni-Heat™ Reflective, Omni-Heat™ 3D, Omni-Heat™ Black Dot and Omni-Heat™ Infinity. These reflect body heat by means of tiny silver dots, silver reflectors, black dots and gold dots.

At the same time, we know that only heat is not enough for real hiking enthusiasts. If your jacket is stuffy and not breathable, you won’t be able to enjoy your hike for very long. That’s why our hiking jackets are made from fabrics with high breathability. They have moisture-wicking abilities that let moisture and excess heat escape, so you can stay dry on the inside and out. To increase next-to-skin comfort, small pods of soft fibre cause a pleasant air gap to be created between your body and the fabric.

Our waterproof technologies keep you protected from the rain. Omni-Tech™ means that your womens waterproof jacket is equipped with layers of waterproof protection.

Outdry™ Extreme further equips your jacket with an impenetrable external membrane and completely sealed seams. Just zip up your jacket and your pockets to keep yourself and the content of your pockets safe and dry. We also have an Outdry™ Extreme Eco collection, featuring jackets and coats made of 100% recycled fabrics. After all, we want to take care of the planet we love hiking on.

Which hiking jacket suits you best?

When looking for the ideal hiking jacket for you, don’t settle for the first jacket you find in stores. Use the filters on our online shop to browse through the variety of designs, colours and styles. Some popular colour shades you’ll find in our collection are black, purple lotus, chalk, sunset orange, vista blue, dark sapphire and wild geranium.

Choose between popular models such as 3 in 1 jackets, waterproof shell jackets and softshell jackets. Find jackets of a shorter or longer length, and hooded or collared jackets. You can also find practical design features, such as water resistant zippered check pockets to keep your device or another valuable item dry and safe.

You can also decide on a level of waterproofness for your jacket. Each brands use their own ratings or technical terms to describe their waterproof outerwear. We don’t think it should be difficult to understand your own clothes. That’s why our water resistant clothing is categorised into four easy-to-understand levels: Drizzle, rain, downpour and deluge.

Consider the above factors and find the perfect hiking jacket for you. Get ready for new adventures and new experiences as you hit the trail in these jackets!

Keep discovering our new women collection and the many categories of womens jackets that Columbia offers:

• womens puffer jacket
• womens coats
• quilted puffer jacket women's
• black puffer jacket womens
• womens body warmer
• lightweight puffer jacket women
• womens puffer jacket with hood
• quilted jacket womens
• women's parka with hood
• ski jackets women
• long puffer jacket women
• womens walking jacket
• womens windbreaker jacket
• womens casual jackets

And don’t forget to check out our mens puffer jacket collection to explore our line of insulated mens jackets.