Rain Jackets & Shells
Hardshell and rain jackets tested in real storms.
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Best OverallArc'teryx
Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket
The gold-standard all-round hardshell. Gore-Tex Pro shrugs off multi-day storms while the fit layers cleanly over a puffy.
$6004.8
Best ValuePatagonia
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L
A 3-layer shell at a 2.5-layer price. Reliable waterproofing, pit zips, and Patagonia's repair program make it the default recommendation.
$1794.6
Best for Wet ClimatesOutdoor Research
Outdoor Research Foray II
Full-length side zips turn this Gore-Tex Paclite shell into a poncho when you need maximum venting on humid climbs.
$2254.5