Tropical rain forests share at least one thing with the Patagonia Ice Cap: wet weather. For trekking and hiking in drenching conditions, our new Torrentshell provides 2.5-layer waterproof/breathable protection that's durable, lightweight and without frills. The jacket stuffs into one of two zippered handwarmer pockets (and has a clip-in loop); the hood fits snugly over a helmet, rolls down, stows away, and has a laminated visor; and the center zipper has exterior and interior storm flaps. With pit zips for added ventilation.

• 2.5-layer fabric with waterproof/breathable H2No® barrier and Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish
• Laminated visor; 2-way-adjustable hood rolls down and stows
• Center zipper has exterior and interior storm flaps to keep water out
• Pit zips with storm flaps and DWR-treated zippers for wet-weather protection; self-fabric hook-and-loop cuff closures
• Handwarmer pockets
• Drawcord hem
• Packs into zippered self-storage pocket
• 2.5-layer, 2.6-oz 50-denier 100% nylon ripstop with a waterproof/breathable H2No barrier and a Deluge DWR finish
• Made in China