Gear Review
Patagonia Rain Shadow Jacket - Men's
"Only for light rain protection" is right
By tele_e
Ranked #584 - Men's Rain Jackets
July 4, 2009
I own and use a lot of Patagonia gear. Had the 1st garment they ever made, the tan fleece jacket from Chouinard Equip. And I really love all this gear - the Das Parka is the best jacket I've ever owned!!!...but the Rain Shadow jacket...well, its an okay jacket but it does NOT breathe...this jacket sucks big time if you expect to stay dry. Its the equivalent of those yellow rubber rain jackets. Does NOT breathe. On the other hand, its the jacket I use for bike commuting to the office. I just wouldn't use it in the mountains where my life could depend in needing to stay dry.. It has a nice cut and is functional, but there's water all on the inside of it everytime I wear it if its raining out.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 100% Nylon w/ H2No barrier & Deluge DWR finish
- Waterproof Rating:
- Not specified
- Breathable Rating:
- Not specified
- Core Venting:
- Underarm zips
- Pockets:
- 2 Front
- Seam Taped:
- Yes, fully
- Hood:
- Yes
- Weight:
- 13oz (369g)
- Recommended Use:
- Trekking, hiking, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: August 14, 2009 By: jb
do you mean that rain water actually gets you wet on your commute when wearing the rain shadow or do you just sweat like a pig on the inside when commuting because of lack of breathability.
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