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A waterproof insulated jacket for cold, wet days when separate layers feel unnecessary.
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 durable water repellent (DWR) finish are made without intentionally added PFAS. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.
Our Verdict
At 557g (UK 12), the Patagonia Women’s Insulated Boulder Fork Rain Jacket combines a three-layer H2No shell with 40g Thermogreen insulation. I like the simplicity of that setup for stop-start winter use, providing weather protection and warmth. The low-profile hood, adjustable cuffs and drawcord hem help seal out poor weather, while the raised hand pockets remain accessible above a rucksack hipbelt. A chest pocket adds useful storage for smaller essentials.
The fixed insulation makes it less adaptable during hard climbs, where heat can build quickly, but the design suits cold rain, easy winter walks and low-output days when warmth and waterproofing are both needed.
- 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 intentionally added PFAS
- Streamlined, essential features keep things focused and packable
- Low-profile hood with a laminated visor and a single-pull adjustment provides good visibility in poor conditions, accommodates a variety of headwear, effectively sheds water and lies flat when not in use
- Waterproof, exposed center-front zipper; one left-chest zippered pocket; two watertight, zippered, welted handwarmer pockets sit high and 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 at the hem, routed up through the front pockets, keeps out weather and reduces bulk under a pack waistbelt
- Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labor
Specifications
- XSmall (UK 08) weighs: 522g
- Small (UK 10) weighs: 536g
- Medium (UK 12) weighs: 557g
- Large (UK 14) weighs: 585g
Material & Construction
- H2No® Performance Standard shell: 3-layer, 3.7-oz 30-denier 100% recycled polyester ripstop face with a polyester membrane
- A recycled polyester tricot backer and a durable water repellent (DWR) finish.
- Lining: 1.6-oz 30-denier 100% recycled polyester air-permeable
stretch shadow ripstop with a DWR finish. - Insulation: 40-g Thermogreen® 100% recycled polyester.
- Fabric, membrane and DWR finishes made without intentionally added PFAS.
- Lining fabric is certified as bluesign® approved.
- Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
