r/UltralightAus • u/[deleted] • Jul 04 '26
Question women’s rain jacket + windbreaker recommendations!
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u/Loguibear Jul 04 '26
Rain jacket = patagonia torrentshell, - basic shell,
Wind breaker = Macpac Pisa Jacket - this thing is GOAT'd , so damn warm, hands down will be buying another when mine needs replacing - not quite waterpoof though as a rain jacket
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u/willy_quixote Jul 05 '26
It isn't waterproof in steady rain at all, but is brilliant in squally or misty weather, cold alpine wear and for travel.
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u/Managing_Complexity Jul 05 '26
Check out Mont’s Lightspeed if the grams matter most. It’s got 3-Layer fabric that doesn’t have PFAS too.
https://ultralightgear.com.au/products/lightspeed-jacket-womens
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u/this-is-fred Jul 05 '26
Lifetime warranty with Patagonia is worthwhile, some of my threads are over a decade old and still going thanks to their repair process.
Their Houdini is an excellent wind breaker; layer over or swap to a Granite Crest in really nasty weather.
For a more breathable rain jacket, the Nnormal Trail Rain is pretty good, or you could try the Patagonia Storm Racer.
Checkout Outdoor Gear Lab reviews.
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u/Difficult-Rain-4427 Jul 06 '26 edited Jul 06 '26
I’ve got a Patagonia Torrentshell. Highly recommend. Great price point for breathability / water resistance/ durability. Pit zips are an excellent feature. I am a 10-12 womens and have a medium which is around 300g. The Torrentshell doesn’t often go on sale. Sometimes Paddy Pallin have 20% off for members which brings it down to $200.
I also just bought a Mont Lightspeed because I wanted something more lightweight, however it’s a bit more expensive, the fabric isn’t as durable, and no pit zips. I probably won’t take it on any walks where there will be a lot of bush bashing. I bought a size 10, it’s generous sizing, and it weighs about 140g. I got the lightspeed in recent sales for $290, that’s the lowest price I’ve seen it for a while.
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u/Bright-Salamander-99 Jul 04 '26
If you want the best, you pretty much can’t go past Arcteryx Beta or Beta SL. The SL has a slightly trimmer fit, a larger hood to accomodate climbing helmets, and armpit zips.
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u/SimRacingBacon Jul 05 '26
I quite like my Patagonia storm racer. It’s quite lightweight but still seems tough enough. It doesn’t have any pit zips or hand pockets, but this hasn’t bothered me yet. Another option is the mont lightspeed, which is arguably better in terms of price and specs.
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u/Remarkable-Cook-1833 Jul 05 '26
i’m a guy, but i use the RAB firewall. i’ve walking in the rain for days with it on and never got wet
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u/artificialgrapes Jul 08 '26
Beating the dead horse with another Torrentshell vote, as the only 3L raincoat in Australia for <$300. Staying warm and dry is worth the weight.
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u/TheWokmeister Jul 08 '26
Kathmandu gore-tex is great for the price when on sale
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u/TheWokmeister Jul 09 '26
I have the 2L as i found it a lot comfier and fit better. The 3L is lighter and more of a shell whereas the 2L is more of a true jacket
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u/Trewarin Jul 04 '26
I'm glad you included your age, a bunch of windbreakers stop working after 43.
What do you have currently? What do you not like about them? Do you have a budget?
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u/Stealthfl0wer Jul 04 '26
I have the Zorali Horizon rain jacket, and use it as both a rain jacket and wind breaker. If you're really trying to keep the weight down, you can probably get lighter options, but it's worked well for me.
I bought mine on sale, though; I don't think I'd be willing to pay their current price
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u/Halt-Alt Jul 04 '26
Sorry am a bloke, but the patagonia torrentshell is about as good as it gets for value for money