The Fujitrail has a lot going for it, which is ultimately no surprise given Asics’ pedigree.
And while weather resistance is normally top of the list in terms of desired criteria, it’s the many features on offer here that makes this a particularly good offering.
How does it fit?
For a start, the elasticated cuffs fit closely around the wrist and do a good job of stopping wind or rain from squeezing in, while there are also elasticated loops for you to pop your thumbs through. This allows you to keep the cuffs in place and stop them from riding up.
There’s also an adjustment point on each side of the waist that enables you to cinch it in closely and this is certainly needed, as the jacket feels particularly wide and roomy.
Cinching it in at the bottom helps deal with this, but the jacket’s excess fabric does still catch the wind somewhat, which can be a pain if you’re running straight into a breeze.
On this, it’s worth noting that Asics does say that the Fujitrail can be worn over a running backpack, so it’s likely that the wide fit is intentional. Either way, I’d suggest trying this on before buying to ensure you’re happy with it.
What other features does the Asics Fujitrail have?
Another key feature is the hood. As with the best running jackets, the Fujitrail has three adjustment points on the hood, which allow you to get a secure fit. This means there’s no flapping in the wind and there’s no impeded vision when looking around.
However, one thing to note, which may or may not be a bad thing depending on preference, is that the hood doesn’t offer coverage around the cheeks and lower part of the face, leaving those areas exposed to the elements.
There is, however, a good seal around your face to reduce the risk of rain getting inside and down your neck.
Thankfully, the Fujitrail also has one of my favourite features on a waterproof jacket, and that’s a clip behind the main zip.
This allows you to keep the jacket fastened up while enjoying lots of ventilation and adequate protection from the rain.
There’s minimal reflective detailing, but I was a fan of the big zip pull. Along with the toggle adjustments elsewhere, it’s nice and bright, too, so is easy to grab in dark conditions.
There’s also a zip pocket on the chest, which just about took my iPhone 15.
How waterproof is it?
Waterproofing comes in the form of a 2.5 layer Pertex Shield, taped seams and a durable water repellent (DWR) coating.
Asics quotes a hydrostatic head rating of 20,000mm and water resistance is generally fantastic. There’s no storm flap behind the zip, but this hasn’t caused me any issues thus far.
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Weight and pack size
A weight of 163g (UK size medium) is more than reasonable, while the jacket also packs down into a pouch found in the hood, which is a nice touch. Once packed away, it’s no bigger than a pint glass.
Our test sample came in a lovely red colourway, which now appears to be out of stock, but there is a blue (men’s) and light grey (women’s) version currently available.
Verdict: Fantastic features and impressive performance make this a great option.
Score: 85%
