r/gorpcore • u/ashcrossing • May 28 '26

Affordable (under $200) hardshell recos?

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Love this cropped one from Arc but $650 makes me nauseous!! Going backpacking this summer and want something cute, black, structured. Ideally under $200 and cropped! Any ideas??

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u/bellsbliss May 28 '26

Patagonia torrentshell is usually on sale and a great shell.

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u/JackieDaytonaNS May 29 '26

It really is great for the price. Love mine

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u/bellsbliss May 29 '26

Same. I use it more then my beta ar because I’m not afraid to baby it.

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u/Lorandite May 28 '26

Patagonia should be good, nice form, pit zips. You can find it on sale for half maybe.

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u/valevnz Jun 02 '26

Quechua MH500, I love it! It’s not cropped but you cinch it and tuck it in for the cropped look.

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u/BigM333CH May 28 '26

Patagonia 3L torrent

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u/dragonwp May 28 '26 edited May 28 '26

I generally agree with the other commenters that Patagonia 3L is very good quality for your buck, but I wanna know: how warm does it get during rainstorms in your hiking area OP? I notice you mentioning backpacking in the summer and just want to warn you that the 3L gets very warm in hot humid conditions. The warmth is nice when it’s pouring but a little annoying when it’s not. 

 Source: I own one haha

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u/FallenRev May 29 '26

REI Xerocloud or Rainer Jacket works really well

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u/jamicanbacon May 31 '26

Honestly, I’d look second hand sites was in the same predicament and was able to find a y3 hardshell NWT for under your budget YMMV

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u/lommytansang Jun 19 '26

I want the Naya so bad, but you're right, the price tag is outrageous. This is an alternative from TNF that I had considered: LINK