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Patagonia says:
Whether you’re seeking boulders and alpine views or stalking rainbow trout, this low-profile, waterproof jacket will keep you dry and provide rain protection from the fork in the trail to the places less traveled, and back again. This 3-layer shell meets our H2No® Performance Standard for exceptional waterproof/breathable protection, and the fabric, membrane and DWR finish are made without PFCs (perfluorinated chemicals). Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.
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- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Waterproof/breathable H2No® Performance Standard 3-layer shell provides the highest levels of comfort and performance, and long-term waterproof durability, and the fabric, membrane and DWR finish are made without PFCs (perfluorinated chemicals)
- Streamlined, essential features keep things focused and packable
- Low-profile hood with a laminated visor and a single-pull adjust provides good visibility in poor conditions, accommodates a variety of headwear, effectively sheds water and lies flat when not in use
- Waterproof, anti-corrosive, exposed center-front zipper; one left-chest zippered pocket; two welted, watertight, zippered high handwarmer pockets are large enough for a fly box, a map or a notebook
- Minimal cuffs with streamlined hook-and-loop tabs seal out weather; an adjustable drawcord cinch at the hem, routed up through the front pockets, keeps out weather and reduces bulk under a pack waistbelt
- The main body fabric is made of a single type of material, which will allow for easier recyclability at end of life
- Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labor
Specifications
- Small weighs: 376g
- Medium weighs: 380g
- Large weighs: 404g
- XLarge weighs: 425g
Material & Construction
- PFC-free H 2 No® Performance Standard shell (fabric, membrane and finishes do not contain perfluorinated chemicals): 3-layer, 3.7-oz 30-denier 100% recycled polyester ripstop face, a polyester membrane, a recycled polyester tricot backer and a PFC-free DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory