airmanross – 2013-09-03
Best Value
I reviewed and tried on just about every jacket on the market in this class. The Patagonia TorrentShell won for (sale) price and value in terms of water repellency and breathability, pit-zips, coverage and comfort of the hood, length in the body, and overall fit. This will be my year-round, go-to for hiking, paddling, x-c skiing in the wet weather of the Pacific Northwest. So it hasn't been fully tested yet. It's Patagonia, so I am confident it will meet expectations. As the current fashion trend is close-fitting apparel, it feels a little snug. Patagonia specs their Men's size Medium garments with 34" sleeves, which is long for my short arms.
kevinrfoote – 2013-08-27
Solid product. 3 season use with layers
I an an avid hiker that spends most of my summer in the Rockies. This is my standby jacket (alway
JB Downhill – 2013-08-23
Bought for my 13 year old Son
My Son lost his shell ( never unpacked from the last trip) and I needed to get him something for a week in the Adirondacks. When I picked him and his brother up from camp the only item dry was him. His brother had a different shell for the week did not have the same experience. We subsequently found his old shell but his shell for the next year or two will be the Patagonia. It is ideal for a second layer on cold mornings, and handles the down pours very well.
kevinrfoote – 2013-08-23
Packable performance in a light WP shell
I used this for several seasons of serious hiking. A great
NeubieHiker – 2013-07-04
Strong Zipper
I usually buy a large jacket, but bought an XL in this model so I could throw it over clothes while hiking (3 seasons). I took it with me to the boundary waters, rain came up and I threw it over everything (life jacket and all) while rocking the canoe up for a portage the zipper buckled a bit and I couldn
ahapman – 2013-04-12
Pretty good rain jacket
I'm about 6'3" and ordered a medium, fits nice lengthwise with the 29.5" back length. It's kept me dry through the rain so far this spring. The hood fits well and stays put.
stephenwithaph – 2013-03-25
doesn't wear well
loved this jacket at first - lightweight and packs small - but on entering its second winter the waterproofing didn't hold up and it's now relegated to use as a windbreaker.
