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Patagonia Rain Shadow Jacket - Men's
Do users out there think that this product will be good for summer...
By APG
Ranked #1042 - Men's Rain Jackets
February 20, 2009
Do users out there think that this product will be good for summer hiking? I have a heavy winter gore-tex and just ordered this for summer (and some spring/fall) hiking. Thanks!
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By Babak Sakaki
February 23, 2009
Yes, definitely - this has long been one of the most respected and popular lightweight rainjackets made. Very packable, lightweight, breathable, and all-around functional. It is ideal for 3 season hiking and you wouldn't want anything heavier for summer. I would also recommend looking at the marmot preCip and MH typhoon just to compare fit, etc. You never know, everyone has their own tastes. Patagonia is easily my favorite of the three companies, so I will probably be looking into getting the Rain Shadow or typhoon once my preCip peters out simply because I want more coverage from my hood - the preCip hood is my ONLY complaint. The rain shadow hood is a little better. Just a few things to consider. Enjoy it!I had a MHW Typhoon, but it was far too short in the torso. This jacket is PERFECT for summer, fall, winter and spring. Its my rain jacket, my hiking and skiing shell
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 2.5-layer 50D nylon ripstop with H2No laminate and Deluge DWR finish
- Waterproof Rating:
- Not specified
- Breathable Rating:
- Not speciied
- Core Venting:
- Underarm zips
- Pockets:
- 2 Chest, 1 internal chest
- Seam Taped:
- Yes, fully
- Hood:
- Yes, rollaway
- Weight:
- 13oz (369g)
- Recommended Use:
- Springtime alpine climbing, mountaineering, ski touring, peak bagging, hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- Vietnam
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