Our opinion on Patagonia waterproof jackets
7.5
BUYITFORLIFE SCORE
Patagonia Torrentshell: This is the best waterproof jacket when it’s raining for real.
No need to introduce Patagonia, it’s our benchmark brand– if buyitforlife hadn’t been invented, Patagonia would have done it! The Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket, despite its long-winded name, is a minimalist product as we like them: it knows how to do one thing and it does it perfectly. This jacket keeps you dry.
Suggested retail price: 200 euros
Suggested retail price: 200 euros
Verdict on Patagonia’s Torrentshell 3L waterproof jacket. For men or women.
Whether you’re hiking, monsooning in Vietnam or simply on your way to work, when the elements rage, she’s the one to pull out of the bag. 3L, by the way, for 3 layers of Gore-Tex.
7.5BIFL Score
Good. buyitforlife 10+ years
Our preferred choice for long-lasting dryness.
Buy at the best price
Why we love it:
Performance
Waterproof even in extreme conditions.
Gore-Tex
3L stands for 3 Layers, 3 layers of protection for flawless results.
Why it’s different:
The brand
Patagonia, an ethical and eco-responsiblebrand
Ecology
With Fair Trade certification, recycled materials, H2No technology and a PFC-free DWR coating, it’s a winner against the competition!
Technical specifications
Materials
100% recycled outer fabric, H2No™ performance standard
Certifications
– Manufactured in a Fair Trade™ certified factory
– Manufactured without perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs/PFAS)
– Manufactured without perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs/PFAS)
Specifications
Men: 394 g (13.9 oz)
Women: 337 g (11.9 oz)
Adjustable hood
waterproof zips
zipped pockets
adjustable hem
Women: 337 g (11.9 oz)
Adjustable hood
waterproof zips
zipped pockets
adjustable hem
Main uses
- Hiking, backpacking, winter sports including skiing, mountaineering and trekking, travel… It’ll follow you everywhere, for a long time to come!
- It’s a versatile jacket, suitable for everyday use – dare I say every day use.
Possible limits:
- We’re looking for faults… In all honesty, apart from its weight – between 300g and 400g depending on the model – I don’t see what you can fault it for, even if you can always nitpick the lack of a chest pocket, for example.
More information on the Patagonia brand:
- Patagonia is part of the family, from the fleece handed down by the eldest sibling to the down jacket proudly worn by granddad.
- In September 2022, Yvon Chouinard donated the company’s $3 billion worth of assets to a values trust and an environmental association, which will recover all profits. What a gift!
- The company has been setting an example for 50 years, and it’s succeeded. Real warranty, repair program in case of snagging, activism, commitment to the planet, the list goes on and on, and I urge you to take a tour of the official website to find out more.
- Fair trade workshops, Patagonia does its utmost to ensure decent wages throughout its sourcing and production chain.
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