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Brooks · Water-resistant packable running shell · Mid-range

Brooks Canopy Packable Jacket

A soft, easy-packing everyday shell for wind and drizzle that Outside named its best-value running jacket; it won't keep you dry in a sustained downpour.

List price
$140Men's list price on brooksrunning.com; the women's version is also listed at $140 on Brooks' women's outerwear page. Outside listed $130 for the version it reviewed. Men's page showed out of stock / coming soon at check time.
Fits
Men's, Women's
Warmth
Light
Wind
Windproof
Water
Water-resistant (DWR)
Visibility
None
Temperature range
35 to 55°F (2 to 13°C) Our estimate from the construction
Best for
Breezy, damp fall runs and runners who want a jacket that disappears into its own pocket.
Not for
Steady rain or bitter wind, where a waterproof or heavier shell does better.

Downsides

  • Water-resistant only, not waterproof
  • List price has risen to $140 from the $130 Outside cited
  • Men's sizes showed out of stock on Brooks' site at check time

Specs

MaterialsShell with PFAS-free DWR coating (fiber content not listed on brand page)
WeightNot published
HoodYes, elastic-bound
PackableYes, into hand pocket
InsulationNone
Waterproof ratingNot waterproof (DWR)
PocketsHand pockets (Outside's tested version: 2 zip hand + 2 interior)
Style number211564

Features

  • Wind- and water-resistant shell with PFAS-free DWR
  • Packs into its own hand pocket
  • Elastic at hood and cuffs to seal out wind
  • Sizes XS-XXL (men's)

What reviewers say

  1. Best value pick ($130 at the time): liked the soft, smooth fabric, small packed size, a hood that stays put with a small brim, and two zip hand pockets plus two interior pockets; the only knock was that it isn't waterproof.

    Outside: 7 Best Women's Winter Running Jackets of 2026 · Mar 13, 2026

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