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RAIN SHELLS

Don't let the foul weather keep you inside, with a quality waterproof/breathable rain shell you can get outside no matter what the weather. We've reviewed all the best rain shells out there from brands like Rab, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Mountain Equipment, Montane, Patagonia, Westcomb, and more. Did we miss anything? if so let us hear it.

BEST RAIN SHELLS 2020
Date: Sept 6th 2019
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: The Best

Read the full review here.

ARC'TERYX ZETA SL JACKET AND PANTS
Date: May 18th 2020
Reviewer: Andrew
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Arcteryx

Read the full review here.

THE NORTH FACE SUMMIT L5 LT FUTURELIGHT JACKET
Date: May 13th 2020
Reviewer: Pete
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: The North Face

Read the full review here.

MONTANE SPINE JACKET
Date: May 31st 2017
Reviewer: Marian
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Montane

Read the full review here.

MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR QUASAR LITE JACKET
Date: June 18th 2015
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

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MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR STRETCH OZONIC JACKET
Date: June 17th 2015
Reviewer: Emily
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

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MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT MICRON JACKET
Date: Nov 29th 2014
Reviewer: Bradley
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Mountain Equipment

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MARMOT ESSENCE JACKET
Date: July 7th 2014
Reviewer: Devon
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Marmot

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Marmot Artemis Jacket Review MARMOT ARTEMIS JACKET
Date: May 19th 2014
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Marmot

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PATAGONIA TORRENTSHELL STRETCH JACKET AND PANTS
Date: June 9th 2013
Reviewer: Bradley
Overall Rating: 8.5/10 & 6.5/10
Product Link: Patagonia

Read the full review and see the video here.

MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR STRETCH CAPACITOR JACKET
Date: June 7th 2013
Reviewer: Robin
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

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Westcomb Focus Hoody Review WESTCOMB FOCUS HOODY
Date: May 13th 2013
Reviewer: Blue
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Westcomb

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Rab Kinetic Jacket and Rab Kinetic pants RAB KINETIC JACKET AND PANTS
Date: June 16th 2012
Reviewer: Curtis
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Rab

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Granger's waterproof and cleaning products GRANGER'S WATERPROOF & CLEANING PRODUCTS
Date: Sept 17th 2011 - UPDATED April 2013
Reviewer: Curtis
Overall Rating: 9.5/10
Product Link: Grangers

Read the full UPDATED review here.

MONTANE AIR JACKET
Date: Aug 3rd 2011 - UPDATED April 2013
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9.5/10
Product Link: Montane

Read the full UPDATED review here.

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