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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.

6 published records4 in researchNo jacket in this database has been physically tested by us
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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
Meets Patagonia's H2No Performance Standard; polycarbonate PU membrane with 13% biobased content and a tricot backer
Weight
400 g (14.1 oz)
Price
£180 UK · checked September 10, 2026
  • + Three-layer construction with no loose inner liner to wear through
  • + Pit zips, which several jackets at twice the price omit

− No published waterproof or breathability figures to compare against rated fabrics

Last verified · Primary use Hiking

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Hiking-focused waterproof jackets

Neutral grouping by primary documented use, not an award.

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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
Meets Patagonia's H2No Performance Standard; polycarbonate PU membrane with 13% biobased content and a tricot backer
Weight
400 g (14.1 oz)
Price
£180 UK · checked September 10, 2026
  • + Three-layer construction with no loose inner liner to wear through
  • + Pit zips, which several jackets at twice the price omit

− No published waterproof or breathability figures to compare against rated fabrics

Last verified · Primary use Hiking

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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
3L 80d GORE-TEX ePE (expanded polyethylene) membrane with C-KNIT backer, FC0 DWR
Weight
375 g (13.2 oz)
Price
£350 UK · checked September 10, 2026
  • + Three-layer GORE-TEX ePE construction with a C-KNIT backer against the skin
  • + 80-denier face fabric, heavier than most all-round rain shells

− No published numeric waterproof or breathability data

Last verified · Primary use Hiking

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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

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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

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Rab Men's Downpour Mountain Waterproof Jacket

Rab's Downpour-family rain shell with a mountain feature set: peaked adjustable hood, pack- and harness-accessible pockets and underarm vents, on a 40D 2.5-layer Pertex Shield fabric.

Construction
2.5L construction
Membrane
Pertex Shield, 2.5-layer construction
Weight
352.5 g (12.4 oz)
Price
£160 UK · checked October 15, 2026
  • + Numeric hydrostatic head and MVTR published (20,000 mm / 20,000 g/m²/24 hrs), unlike most jackets in this database
  • + Underarm vents and pack- and harness-accessible pockets

− No test standard named for either figure, so they cannot be compared with other brands' numbers

Last verified · Primary use Hiking

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What is still in research

4 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.

  • Outdoor Research Men's Foray 3L Rain 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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