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We love when sustainable gear performs as well as unconstrained designs, and the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Jacket leads the pack for rainwear ( shop now ). Not only is this one constructed with recycled materials, it’s also manufactured with fair trade certified sewing and produced by the only brand owned by a environmental non-profit. And what a value for just $179. Learn more in our full-length Patagonia TorrentShell 3L Review. Weight: 14.1 oz Price: $179 Fabric: 3L H2No® ECONYL® recycled ripstop nylon Pros: 3-Layer. Fully-featured. Eco-friendly. Great value. Pit zips. Durable. Cons: Mid-tier weight. Construction & Features When it comes to features and performance, the Torrentshell is no slouch and a great all-purpose rain jacket. This is a fully featured design with pit zips, hand pockets, adjustable hood, hem/collar/cuff cinching, and microfleece neck liner. The full 3-layer design (very difficult to find for under $200) includes a tricot backing to protect the interior from oil and abrasion. It also adds comfort compared to a 2L jacket by reducing the wet plastic-y, clammy feel when bare skin touches the inside of a damp jacket. The H2NO membrane isn’t pushing performance boundaries when it comes to waterproof breathability, but it keeps you dry as well as expected, and is comparable to most other high end rain jackets. Our only quibble is that, at 14.1 oz, it’s more mid-weight than lightweight, and it’s twice as heavy as our favorite ultralight picks. But the functionality is worth the weight. Verdict The pros easily outweigh that con and makes this hiking rain jacket an incredible value for $179. The Patagonia Torrentshell 3L is a well-priced, well-rounded, high performance waterproof shell that is manufactured to minimize harm to the environment, and we’re proud to recommend it here.
