Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Jacket

what experts say

• >“The Patagonia Torrentshell 3L rises to the top of the list as the best all-arounder... this highly functional design balances superior water protection with excellent performance that costs less than the most premium jackets.”— OutdoorGearLab
• >“One of the best values on the market—this shell is well built, highly protective, and looks good.”— Switchback Travel
• >“It is a reliable, high-performing workhorse that will keep you dry no matter the conditions and is worth considering for wet-weather adventures.”— OutdoorGearLab (Women's)
• >“Hard-wearing, dependable and sleek, the Torrentshell from Patagonia has impressed REI Co-op Members, staff and gear testers for years.”— REI Expert Advice
• >“I enjoy wearing it just as a jacket with only a T-shirt under it. [It's] not sticky or plastic-y.”— REI Co-op Member tester (Erica Schiller, 6 years of use)
• >“You'd be hard-pressed to find better performance for less.”— Switchback Travel (Women's)
• >“I found it provides excellent water resistance that can withstand heavy precipitation for an extended period.”— OutdoorGearLab tester Trish Matheny

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