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Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket Review

Mar 6, 2020 by Andrew Marshall

The Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket (4.93 oz/140 g, $190) is minimally-featured, made with 75k MVTR fabric, and is reasonably-priced.

clothing systems, enlightened equipment, rain gear, zpacks

ZPacks Vertice Rain Jacket Review

Feb 7, 2020 by David Hosmer

This ZPacks Vertice Rain Jacket review is comprehensive and addresses long-term performance, breathability, DWR, and more.

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Podcast 018 | SKILLS SHORT – Clothing Systems for Inclement Weather

Oct 17, 2019 by Backpacking Light

In this podcast, we discuss this: how does clothing system for 3/4 season, inclement conditions, differ from my summer backpacking clothing?

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Raidlight Hyperlight MP+ Waterproof Rain Jacket Review

Jun 8, 2019 by Heather Ekstrom

The RaidLight HyperLight MP+ Waterproof Jacket is one of the lightest no-frills rain jackets on the market.

Raidlight, rain gear, rain jacket

Arc’teryx Zeta FL Jacket Review & Zeta SL Pant Review

Nov 26, 2018 by Ryan Jordan

The Arc’teryx Zeta FL Jacket is a Gore-tex Paclite Plus rain jacket that features a trim fit and hip length. It has articulated tailoring in the hood and arms, a full-length water-resistant zipper, two handwarmer pockets with water-resistant zippers, elastic hem and wrist cuffs, and an adjustable hood aperture.

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Shell Jacket Review

Apr 22, 2018 by Ryan Jordan

The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Shell Jacket is made using Dyneema Composite Fabric bonded to a polyester fiber outer face for durability, and to a monolayer eVENT membrane on the inner face for breathability.

hyperlite mountain gear, rain gear, rain jacket

71g BlackYak Emergency Jacket Provides Waterproof Protection at Lightest Weight Possible

Dec 19, 2017 by Ryan Jordan

BlackYak Emergency Jacket

The BlackYak Emergency Jacket is a waterproof shell that weighs 71 g (2.5 oz), is made with DSM, and probably costs a fortune.

blackyak, cuben fiber, dyneema, rain gear, rain jacket

Patagonia M10 Anorak Review

Jan 12, 2017 by Ryan Jordan

Patagonia M10 Anorak Review - front and back side hood detail.

This Patagonia M10 Anorak review features a minimally-featured, simply-styled waterproof-breathable rain jacket that weighs 7 oz.

Patagonia, rain gear, rain jacket

Montane Minimus 777 Jacket Review

Oct 22, 2016 by Emylene VanderVelden

This Montane Minimus 777 Jacket Review investigates the ultralight design, waterproofness, breathability, durability, and comfort of this sub-6-oz jacket in sustained rain.

Montane, rain gear, rain jacket

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