I've got a bunch of stuff from Columbia, not only is every item of superior quality, but reasonably-priced as well.  Seriously, when it comes to sportswear, and particularly items like jackets and such, the mark-ups are often ludicrously unjustified.  One particularly severe example of this phenomenon I experienced involved a soft-shell jacket from one of the upmarket manufacturers.  The MSRP of that jacket, which protected against neither wind nor rain, was $160.

Columbia doesn't pull shenanigans like that, which is why I sought out this brand for an cheap windbreaker, and as the review title indicates, I do love it.  It's got a decently roomy cut for layering but isn't all puffy, it has a proper anti-precipitation coating that actually works, and it has the all-important vent in the back to keep the wearer from overheating (crucial for cycling,) and the cell phone pocket up front.  Put a polyester fleece sweatshirt or wool sweater on underneath and you're ready for anything, provided due attention is given to pants and headwear.  And it looks cool even though it's cheap.

Additionally, a note about Columbia's customer service:  Not long ago, I had a zipper go bad on a Columbia jacket I had owned for about two years.  I sent the jacket back with an explanation of my plight.  Shortly thereafter, they sent me a replacement.  I also learned that they give their returned and/or damaged clothing away to charity to be repaired and distributed to the needy.  That is very cool.