# Refuge Waterproof Jacket

**Doorprice Score 5.6/10** (Mixed; likely 3.8–7.3, low confidence).
Price: $249.00 at Amble Outdoors (with est. tax $267.15; shipping set at checkout). Store rating 4.9/5 from 950 ratings.

## Options and stores
3 listings at 1 stores, from $249.00.

| Store | Option | Price |
|---|---|---:|
| Amble Outdoors | Black | $249.00 |
| Amble Outdoors | — | $249.00 |
| Amble Outdoors | — | $249.00 |

## What matters for products (out of 10)
- Quality: 5.1 (2 reviews) — "Best build quality of anything worn; versatile; core venting great" (YouTube comment on Engearment)
- Ease of use: 8.5 (1 reviews) — "Layering underneath is easy; venting works without getting in way of packs" (YouTube comment on Engearment)
- Durability: 4.7 (2 reviews) — "Shoulder reinforcement smart and useful for carrying skis, packs, bike" (YouTube comment on Engearment)
- Value for money: 4.5 (price against similar products)

Weight these for a personal score: add ?priorities=quality:2,ease:2 (ids: quality, ease, durability, value).

## Reviewer verdicts
- Engearment (sponsored): 0.0/10 — Tester used jacket and pants for months in varied conditions; no explicit verdict given https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ocEC8N2zsM

## Owners and community
- Owner, 24 months: Refuge jacket failed after 2 years; soaked through while hiking; pockets ripped (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ocEC8N2zsM&lc=Ugy4p386DWEyMxe5s9V4AaABAg)
- Owner: Best riding/skiing/hiking clothing ever owned; top build quality, fits as advertised, great venting (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ocEC8N2zsM&lc=UgxKWdjWn-ClIDQyKcl4AaABAg)
- Community: Retailer product description; claims hardy, super-waterproof jacket with features (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VecgbzndahI)

Problems owners mention: jacket gave up after 2 years; soaked through when hiked; mesh pockets ripped.

## Where to buy
Buy at Amble Outdoors: https://www.ambleoutdoors.com.au/cart/40631764648019:1?_gsid=bPFsjf4FsLCc&utm_source=shopify&utm_medium=catalog
For the price delivered to a ZIP (real shipping options, promotions, estimated tax) ask for the delivered price of shopify:3KAuvBmPbkhpFAbEvhDKT9.