Waterproof, breathable, packable enough to carry. Here is what separates a good shell from a closet shell.
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October weather changes its mind halfway through a hike. A rain shell only helps if it is in your pack when that happens, so the two things that matter most are whether it truly keeps water out and whether it packs small enough that you bring it. Everything below clears both bars. |
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L.L.Bean Men's Trail Model Rain Jacket A fully waterproof shell with pit zips, so you can dump heat on the climb instead of soaking your base layer from the inside. At this price it is an easy one to leave in the pack all season. $99.95
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Rab Women's Downpour Jacket Fully waterproof, and priced between the budget shells and the three layer jackets, so you get real storm protection without the top shelf cost. Light enough that it stays in your pack on the maybe days. $140.00
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Patagonia Men's Torrentshell 3L Jacket Three-layer construction moves sweat out better than most shells, which matters when the rain lasts longer than an hour. Stuffs into its own pocket and holds up to years of hard weather. $189.00
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Marmot Women's PreCip Evo Full Zip Pant Full zip legs let you pull these on over boots without stopping to unlace. Waterproof, and light enough that they stay in a pack pocket until the rain starts. $130.00
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Gear Aid Seam Grip WP Waterproof Sealant and Adhesive Seams and small tears are where a shell starts leaking first, and this fixes both in about ten minutes at the kitchen table. Keep a tube on hand and you get several more seasons out of a jacket you like. $10.95
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