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

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    Arc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket and PantsARC'TERYX ZETA SL JACKET AND PANTS
    Date: May 18th 2020
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Arcteryx

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

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

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    Mountain Hardwear Quasar Lite Jacket 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 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 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 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 JacketMARMOT 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 review PATAGONIA TORRENTSHELL STRETCH JACKET AND PANTS
    Date: June 9th 2013
    Reviewer: Bradley
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10 & 6.5/10
    Product Link: Patagonia

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    Mountain Hardwear Stretch Capacitor Jacket Review 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

    Read the full review here.


    Rab Kinetic Jacket and Rab Kinetic pants Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012RAB KINETIC JACKET AND PANTS
    Date: June 16th 2012
    Reviewer: Curtis
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Rab

    Read the full review here.


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

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    Montane Air JacketMONTANE 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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