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Waterproof Jacket Database

Specification records, kept separate from our editorial reviews. Each value carries its own provenance label, source link and the date the source was last checked. Where a manufacturer publishes nothing, the record says so rather than estimating.

4 published records6 in researchNo jacket in this database has been physically tested by us
ⓘ What the specification labels mean

Manufacturer published: printed by the brand on an official page or document. Independently measured: reported by a named third party. WaterproofJacket.com physically tested: measured by us from a real test record. Not published: the brand does not publish this figure. Not independently verified: we have seen the value but not yet confirmed it against a dated primary source.

Published records

Each record meets our validation checklist: exact model name, verified status, at least one dated official source.

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CurrentResearch-based assessment

Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket

A three-layer rain shell built around repairability and a moderate price rather than low weight or alpine features.

Construction
3L construction
Membrane
Membrane not verified
Weight
Weight not published
Price
$199 US · checked September 1, 2026
  • + Three-layer construction with no loose inner liner to wear through
  • + Manufacturer repair route that extends service life

No published waterproof or breathability figures to compare against rated fabrics

Last verified · Primary use Hiking

Verified product image pending
CurrentResearch-based assessment

Arc'teryx Beta Jacket

A pared-back all-round hardshell where the engineering goes into hood, cuff and pattern rather than into extra features.

Construction
3L construction
Membrane
Membrane not verified
Weight
Weight not published
Price
$500 US · checked September 1, 2026
  • + Hood engineering that seals over a helmet or bare head
  • + Low seam count and clean construction

No published numeric fabric data

Last verified · Primary use Hiking

Verified product image pending
CurrentManufacturer data only

Rab Men's Downpour Waterproof Jacket

Rab's mainline budget rain shell, sold across all of Rab's regional stores at a consistent entry price.

Construction
Layers not verified
Membrane
Membrane not verified
Weight
Weight not published
Price
£125 UK · checked September 9, 2026
  • + Consistent entry-level pricing across regions
  • + Sold directly by the manufacturer in four regions

Fabric and performance specifications not yet recorded from the official page

Last verified · Primary use Hiking

Verified product image pending
Current, regional availabilityResearch-based assessment

Rab Men's Downpour Eco Waterproof Jacket

A light recycled-fabric rain shell aimed at hillwalkers who want protection in a pack rather than a technical alpine layer.

Construction
2.5L construction
Membrane
Membrane not verified
Weight
Weight not published
Price
Price not documented
  • + Light for the price
  • + Recycled face fabric per Rab's own naming of the model

Regional availability only

Last verified · Primary use Hiking

Hiking-focused waterproof jackets

Neutral grouping by primary documented use, not an award.

Verified product image pending
CurrentResearch-based assessment

Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket

A three-layer rain shell built around repairability and a moderate price rather than low weight or alpine features.

Construction
3L construction
Membrane
Membrane not verified
Weight
Weight not published
Price
$199 US · checked September 1, 2026
  • + Three-layer construction with no loose inner liner to wear through
  • + Manufacturer repair route that extends service life

No published waterproof or breathability figures to compare against rated fabrics

Last verified · Primary use Hiking

Verified product image pending
CurrentResearch-based assessment

Arc'teryx Beta Jacket

A pared-back all-round hardshell where the engineering goes into hood, cuff and pattern rather than into extra features.

Construction
3L construction
Membrane
Membrane not verified
Weight
Weight not published
Price
$500 US · checked September 1, 2026
  • + Hood engineering that seals over a helmet or bare head
  • + Low seam count and clean construction

No published numeric fabric data

Last verified · Primary use Hiking

Verified product image pending
CurrentManufacturer data only

Rab Men's Downpour Waterproof Jacket

Rab's mainline budget rain shell, sold across all of Rab's regional stores at a consistent entry price.

Construction
Layers not verified
Membrane
Membrane not verified
Weight
Weight not published
Price
£125 UK · checked September 9, 2026
  • + Consistent entry-level pricing across regions
  • + Sold directly by the manufacturer in four regions

Fabric and performance specifications not yet recorded from the official page

Last verified · Primary use Hiking

Verified product image pending
Current, regional availabilityResearch-based assessment

Rab Men's Downpour Eco Waterproof Jacket

A light recycled-fabric rain shell aimed at hillwalkers who want protection in a pack rather than a technical alpine layer.

Construction
2.5L construction
Membrane
Membrane not verified
Weight
Weight not published
Price
Price not documented
  • + Light for the price
  • + Recycled face fabric per Rab's own naming of the model

Regional availability only

Last verified · Primary use Hiking

What is still in research

6 further models have been identified for research. They are not published because their official product pages have not yet been checked and dated. We would rather show fewer records than repeat specifications we cannot trace to a source.

  • Rab Downpour Mountain Waterproof Jacket
  • Mountain Equipment Makalu Jacket
  • Outdoor Research Foray 3L Jacket
  • The North Face Summit Series Papsura FUTURELIGHT Jacket
  • Montane Phase Nano Jacket
  • Helly Hansen Odin 9 Worlds 3.0 Shell Jacket

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