Patagonia Storm10 Jacket

Description

The Patagonia Storm10 Jacket is one of the lightest 3-layer, near-fully featured rain shells on the market. Most jackets in this category weigh 12-15 oz, yet the Storm10 is only 8.3 oz, a massive relative weight savings! Weight: 8.3 oz Price: $329 Fabric: 3-layer H2No® 100% recycled nylon ripstop Pros: Ultralight. 3-layer. Cons: Expensive. No pit zips. Features We can’t stress enough how much more pleasant it is to wear a 3L jacket than a 2 or 2.5, especially in short sleeves. This is a lot of jacket for 8.3 oz. The chassis has a chest pocket and two hip belt-compatible hand pockets. It has an adjustable helmet compatible hood, cuffs, and hem to fully seal out the elements, and a full length storm flap zipper. It does not have pit zips, but we’re willing to forgive that because the lack-there-of likely keeps the weight below 9 oz and the cost below $400. The face fabric and Patagonia H2NO laminate are waterproof and solid at shrugging off water, but the benefits with Storm10 all point to weight savings and comfort. Breathability and waterproofness are average/as-expected for a lightweight rain jacket in this price range, but not exceptional. Verdict At $329, this is a fairly expensive hiking rain jacket, but the stats and build are excellent, and you can feel good knowing it uses recycled materials and is fair trade certified. We have limited experience with Storm10, but are looking forward to testing it more this season.