Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket

By Jaima O'Loughlin April 21, 2010

This jacket is the first "real" rain jacket I have owned and I think it is great! A few things I would like to point out: there is no microfleece lining around the neck and chin, the entire jacket is made of the same 2.5 layer H2No material. The "hand warmer" pockets are just pockets lined with mesh, nothing really in there to keep your hands extra warm. This jacket is a simple shell, there is no insulation, so it will not keep you warm on it's own (it wasn't designed to be an insulating piece, hence the lower price point). It will keep you dry, it will look good, and it will last quite a while though, so if you're looking for a quality rain jacket, this could be the one for you.
A note on sizing: I think these jackets run a little on the big side. I am 5'6" and about 134lbs. I am usually a medium in everything, but could have sized down to a small in this. I have extra room in the arm length and overall length as well as extra room in the shoulders. I could def. fit a down sweater under it.

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