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Comparing Rain Jackets for Men

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Awards Editors' Choice Award
Best Overall Rain Jacket
   Top Pick Award
An Excellent Air-Permeable Option
Price $450 List
$360.93 at REI		$198.95 at Backcountry$179.00 at REI$226.34 at Amazon$124.00 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 feelGood breathability, comfortable feeling internal fabric, stretchy material allows mobility, respectable weight and packed sizeStretchy, very breathable, excellent adjustable hood
Cons Less breathable, stiffer fabric, expensiveHeavy for a "minimalist" designHeavier, stiff fabric, average packed sizePockets pinch under a waist belt or harness, hood doesn't fit over a helmet, on the more expensive side, weather resistance could be betterLess waterproof than others, opposite-facing zipper
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 jacket maintains a steady level of breathability regardless of activity level and nails a sweet spot between weight and durabilityThis is an extra-stretchy, air-permeable rain jacket that is a phenomenal choice in inclement weather when maintaining mobility is a top priority
Rating Categories Arc'teryx Beta LT Marmot Minimalist Patagonia Torrentsh... The North Face Dryz... Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0
Water Resistance (30%)
9.5
8.5
8.5
6.0
5.5
Breathability (25%)
7.5
7.5
6.5
6.5
9.5
Comfort and Mobility (20%)
7.5
6.5
5.0
6.5
8.5
Weight (15%)
5.8
4.1
5.7
6.6
5.1
Durability (10%) Sort Icon
9.0
8.5
8.5
7.5
7.5
Specs Arc'teryx Beta LT Marmot Minimalist Patagonia Torrentsh... The North Face Dryz... Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0
Measured Weight 13.3 oz 16.0 oz 13.4 oz 12.0 oz 14.4 oz
Waterproof Fabric Material 3-layer N40p GORE-TEX with tricot GORE-TEX Paclite 3-layer H2No Performance Standard shell 3-layer Futurelight Proflex fabric with a breathable waterproof membrane
Pockets 2 hand 2 hand, 1 chest 2 hand 2 hand, 1 chest 2 hand, 1 interior left chest
Pit Zips Yes Yes Yes No No
Stows Into Pocket No No Yes Yes No
Helmet Compatible Hood Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Hipbelt Friendly Hand Pockets No No No No No