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Wildcard™ III Down Columbia Jacket - Review 2025

By: Melissa Stevens & Annie Gunton - Updated: April 2025

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Melissa Stevens

Collaborator at SlopeMagazine.com

Born in New Hampshire, Melissa grew up skiing on the east coast before moving to Utah in 2013 to seek out the so-called best snow on earth. In 2019 she set out to New Zealand to be a ski instructor for the season and loved it so much that she immediately started a second season of instructing upon returning to Park City. Melissa still resides in Utah for most of the year and loves to ski and mountain bike.

Annie Gunton

Editor at SlopeMagazine.com

Annie has lived on 4 continents and traveled through 6. Spending her time in places as different as London and the Kalahari she has adapted how she gets out and enjoys what’s around.

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Wildcard Iii Down Columbia Jacket Product

Where to buy Wildcard™ III Down Columbia Jacket:

Amazon - Women's

Amazon - Men's

New and improved this season, the third version of the Wildcard is the warmest and most durable Columbia jacket out there. Packed with responsibly sourced down insulation, this jacket offers exceptional heat retention without the bulk. Sustainability, warmth, and a variety of useful features are just a few of the reasons why this jacket won us over.

The Wildcard III is equipped with Omni-Heat™ thermal reflective lining, which reflects and retains body heat, ensuring you stay warm in freezing conditions. The waterproof and breathable fabric, along with sealed seams, keeps light rain and snow at bay but we have noticed it does not hold up in very wet climates.

With a modern, slim silhouette and a variety of colors to choose from, this down jacket complements any outdoor adventures and urban escapades alike. It features a removable, adjustable hood, multiple pockets for convenience, and a drawcord hem to seal in warmth and block out the cold.

Overall, the high quality and functionality make this ski and snowboard jacket our favorite in Columbia’s lineup.

Things we like:

Down insulation ensures warmth
Fabric is breathable and allows excess to escape when needed
Multiple pockets
Hood is removable
Sustainable through RDS down certification
Omni heat technology in the sleeves

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Things we don't like:

High price point for the brand
Not available in plus sizes
Only available in three colors
Not very water resistant

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Where to buy Wildcard™ III Down Columbia Jacket:

Amazon - Women's

Amazon - Men's

Specs & Features

Material: 4-way stretch with 2 ply fabric, 85% Polyamide, 15% Elastane, 100% Polyurethane
Type: Insulated
Sizing: XS-XXL
Centre Back Length: 28.0"
Waterproof/windproof: yes/yes
Details: RECCO advanced rescue system, H2Flow technology, Primaloft Insulation, powder skirt, hand warming, and chest pockets
Weight: 2 pounds