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Comparing Rain Jackets for Men

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Awards Editors' Choice Award
Best Overall Rain Jacket
    
Price $450 List
$360.93 at REI		$198.95 at Backcountry$179.00 at REI$195.73 at REI$320.00 at Amazon
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Pros Excellent waterproofing, pit zips, durableStorm-worthy, durable, versatile, good breathability and ventilation, waterproof pocketsDurable, long-lasting DWR, good storm-worthiness, minimal clammy feelGreat storm protection, above average breathability, no clammy feeling, packs tightly into reversible stuff pocket, helmet-compatible hood, less crinklyTop-tier storm worthiness, great hood design, long-lasting DWR, excellent breathability, hip-belt-friendly pockets
Cons Less breathable, stiffer fabric, expensiveHeavy for a "minimalist" designHeavier, stiff fabric, average packed sizeAverage freedom of movement, less stretchy than most other air-permeable models, fit, low handwarmer pockets could be more functionalNo ventilation options, expensive, doesn't stuff into its pocket
Bottom Line A top-tier rain jacket with excellent water protection, adjustability, and durability from hood to waistThis is one of our favorite do-anything jackets, offering excellent weather resistance, functionality, and durabilityA durable jacket with a function-focused design that will keep most wearers satisfied without putting too big a hole in their walletsThis jack-of-all-trades jacket offers some of the best weather protection and durability for an air-permeable modelThis function-focused jacket is exceptionally versatile and offers some of the best performance in our review
Rating Categories Arc'teryx Beta LT Marmot Minimalist Patagonia Torrentsh... Outdoor Research Mi... Arc'teryx Beta Jacket
Water Resistance (30%) Sort Icon
9.5
8.5
8.5
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8.0
Breathability (25%)
7.5
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8.0
Comfort and Mobility (20%)
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Weight (15%)
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Durability (10%)
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Specs Arc'teryx Beta LT Marmot Minimalist Patagonia Torrentsh... Outdoor Research Mi... Arc'teryx Beta Jacket
Measured Weight 13.3 oz 16.0 oz 13.4 oz 14.5 oz 10.75 oz
Waterproof Fabric Material 3-layer N40p GORE-TEX with tricot GORE-TEX Paclite 3-layer H2No Performance Standard shell 3-layer AscentShell 3-layer Gore-Tex with Gore C-Knit backer
Pockets 2 hand 2 hand, 1 chest 2 hand 2 hand, 1 chest 2 zippered hand
Pit Zips Yes Yes Yes No No
Stows Into Pocket No No Yes No No
Helmet Compatible Hood Yes Yes No Yes No
Hipbelt Friendly Hand Pockets No No No No Yes