Welcome to Field Tested, where we send our latest and greatest products into the field to get hands-on feedback from people we admire.

James Bonanno, co-founder of Leave the Map, knows a thing or two about equipping himself for outdoors adventures. That means rain or shine, he needs to know he has the right gear to take on the day. So we asked him for his expert opinion on Line of Trade's new Portland Rain Jacket, which you can find in the latest iteration of Bespoke Post's "Downpour" box. Here, James took the jacket into the field, and reported back on what he loved most.

On Their First Impressions

"Off the bat I thought the quality of the jacket felt like something I’d buy at REI. The fit felt true to my body and it kept me way warmer than anticipated."

On Features They Love

"The buttons and the overall true fit stood out after wearing the jacket on a few occasions. I wore both jackets and had a model wear them in the wind and slight rain as well as a cold but sunny day and they were comfortable in both instances."

On When They'd Use It Most

"A windy, rainy or snowy day is the perfect scenario for this jacket. It keeps you warm on a cold day but in heavy rain it will still keep you dry and looks good at the same time."

On Why They Love the Look

"I’m a sucker for a dark navy or forest green and these colors are the best aesthetic for a rugged and moody look. I think the fit, which for me was a large, was true to my body. I’m 5’11" and 170 lbs so it worked perfectly."

On What They'd Tell
a Friend About It

"A raincoat/windbreaker on the highest level. It will match any other high end raincoats you can buy."

On the One Thing They
Love the Most

"The ruggedness and versatile utility of using these jackets in a summer rainstorm, a brisk fall morning, or even a light snow in February. It’s a perfect addition to the wardrobe and travel pack."

Field Tested: The Portland Rain Jacket by Line of Trade