This versatile rain shell keeps you dry and on the move on an alpine hike or trek, but provides the necessary durability and breathability and lighter weight for climbing and travel off-trail. The waterproof/breathable Rain Shadow has a raised pattern on the inside to diffuse and channel moisture away from skin, aid in hassle-free layering, and enhance long-term durability. The tear-resistant, lightweight 2.5-layer 100% nylon fabric also has a waterproof/breathable H2No barrier and a Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish. This season we've added Deluge DWR-coated zippers to eliminate the need for storm flaps. We've also added a two-way front zip and improved the microfleece lining on the neck and chin, but kept the tried-and-true waterproof handwarmer pockets (no longer mesh-lined) with zipper garages, and the roll-down, 2-way-adjustable helmet-compatible hood, self-fabric cuff tabs and drawcord hem.

Details

Lightweight, 2.5-layer tear-resistant nylon has a waterproof/breathable H2No barrier and Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish wet weather protection Highly engineered interior surface texture channels moisture away from skin, protects the waterproof barrier from abrasion and slides easily over layers Roll-down, 2-way-adjustable hood with a laminated visor for improved hood structure and visibility in poor conditions Microfleece-lined neck and chin for comfort All exterior zippers (center front, handwarmer pockets and pit zips) are watertight, coated and treated with a Deluge DWR finish to keep you dry without extra storm flaps and hook-and-loop closures Waterproof handwarmer pockets - without mesh lining Updated custom zipper pulls 2.5-layer, 2.5-oz 100% nylon with a waterproof/breathable H2No barrier and a Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish 323 g (11.4 oz) Made in Vietnam.

Material

2.5-layer H2No shell fabrics are waterproof, windproof, breathable and highly packable. They combine a water-repellent shell fabric with our H2No waterproof barrier and a raised pattern on the inside, instead of the full-coverage interior scrim used in 3-layer fabrics. The raised pattern makes 2.5-layer fabric packages lighter and more compressible while still protecting the waterproof barrier.

Technology

H2No is Patagonia's standard for 100% waterproof and breathable protection in our shell garments. H2No is created by adding a waterproof and breathable laminate or coating to a high performance protective fabric. This fabric package blocks wind and water on the outside while allowing water vapor generated by your body to escape – keeping you warm, dry and comfortable.