Arc’teryx Beta Jacket
Gore-Tex all-rounder- Membrane
- GORE-TEX ePE (PFC-free) with C-KNIT backer; 80D face fabric
- Weight
- 13.2 oz / 375 g
- Hood
- Adjustable low-profile StormHood with single pull adjuster
- Price range
- $$$
Hiking
Gear chosen for hiking: light enough to carry all day, protective enough for changing weather.
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Black Diamond StormLine Stretch Rain Shell
Stretchy, packs small- Membrane
- BD.dry, Black Diamond's own waterproof and breathable technology
- Weight
- Not yet verified
- Hood
- Adjustable; fits over a climbing helmet
- Price range
- Not listed
Researched overview Some specs unverified
Helly Hansen Verglas 3L Shell Jacket 2.0
Helmet-ready mountain shell- Membrane
- HELLY TECH Professional; 100% polyamide shell
- Weight
- 22.9 oz / 650 g
- Hood
- Helmet-compatible design
- Price range
- Not listed
Researched overview Some specs unverified
Marmot PreCip Eco Rain Jacket
Pit zips, packs in pocket- Membrane
- Marmot NanoPro Eco (PFC-free microporous coating) on recycled nylon
- Weight
- 11 oz / 305 g
- Hood
- Attached, adjustable hood that rolls into the collar
- Price range
- Not listed
Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket
Ultralight packable- Membrane
- Toray Dermizax 2.75L on 15D nylon ripstop (61 g/m²)
- Weight
- 5.7 oz / 162 g
- Hood
- Adjustable hood with brim wire
- Price range
- $$
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket
3-layer everyday rain shell- Membrane
- PU membrane with 13% biobased content (H2No Performance Standard)
- Weight
- 14.1 oz / 400 g
- Hood
- Two-way adjustable hood with laminated visor; rolls down and stows
- Price range
- $$
Rab Borealis Hooded Jacket
Breathable soft shell- Membrane
- No membrane; Matrix single-weave stretch nylon (130 gsm)
- Weight
- 9.6 oz / 273 g (size M)
- Hood
- Low-volume hood that fits under a helmet
- Price range
- $
The North Face Antora Jacket
Mesh-lined everyday shell- Membrane
- DryVent 2L on 70D x 70D recycled nylon ripstop
- Weight
- Not yet verified
- Hood
- Attached, adjustable three-piece hood with cinch cord and cord locks
- Price range
- $
Researched overview Some specs unverified