Best shell jacket on Reddit
144 reviews from r/arcteryx, r/Skigear, r/BuyItForLife and 16 more subreddits
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#1
Arc'teryx
4.5
(44)
"Would look at a rush or sabre from arc. I have both and they’re great for both."
"What about the regular Sabre or the rush."
"I have the Arcteryx beta LT and SV since 2017."
"Arcteryx Alpha SV. Still made in Canada. Absolutely bomb proof."
"Arc'teryx Beta LT or AR. AR might be a little stiff for pure summer use but will fair nicely skiing."
"I use an Arc’Teryx beta- I don’t actually remember the code after - had it a little over 10 years so far- still waterproof."
"I really like my Arcteryx Rush."
"I got a yellow arc'teryx beta SV from the outlet 2-3 years ago and it's fantastic."
"My best most reliable jacket out of arc beta ar, simms guide goretex pro fishing jacket and my triolet, is my 9 year old triolet hands down."
"I’d suggest anything Arc’teryx."
#2
Patagonia
4.7
(20)
"Check out Patagonia, great Boxy options for ya"
"I vote Patagonia Granitecrest."
"Previous model Rush with the powder skirt is killer."
"Don’t forget to add Patagucci to your list."
"Patagonia offers surprisingly good value and warranty for a top-shelf shell."
"It's awesome for what it is."
"I love my Patagonia Slate Sky jacket."
"I have the Patagonia torentshell jacket and love it!"
"Patagonia shells do the same trick for me."
"I picked up a used Patagonia galvanized. Great for skiing for me."
#3
Mammut
4.9
(7)
"I would suggest Mammut. Not only have they colours in them, top line usually uses orange for visibility but they are also very good with the way they are designed."
"Mammut makes an orange shell."
"I use both a mammut goretex or an Arcteryx goretex."
"Mammut Nordwand HS Advanced. Best of the best."
"Mammut and Outdoor Research are my personal faves."
"One of my favorite jackets I’ve ever purchased."
"Ortovox, Mammut, Mountain Hardwear, Rab"
#4
Outdoor Research
4.3
(8)
"The OR Skytour Shell is an excellent shell at an excellent price."
"I have the Outdoor Research Aspire II."
"For under $150, I'd go with an Outdoor Research Jacket."
"The outdoor research foray 2 is nice for hot weather."
"Pretty lightweight, basically a shell, super sick for touring and good for layering on cold days!"
"It’ll be cheaper and more breathable."
"I just bought the microgravity in size L. Jacket is trim but allows for a mid layer underneath."
"The outdoor research foray would be a great jacket for you."
#5
Norrona
5.0
(6)
"Not cheaper, but can’t say enough good things about Norrona."
"I’m a big fan of the Norrona Lofoten jacket."
"Norrona Lofoten Goretex Pro. Same tech as Arcteryx with a wider cut in the shoulder."
"Keeps me super dry."
"Norrona falketind gore tex paclite, mine is in bright yellow."
"The cut is perfect on the medium."
#6
Mountain Hardwear
4.3
(6)
"Mountain Hardware all the way."
"Mountain hardware goretex shells both come in orange/black details."
"Ortovox, Mammut, Mountain Hardwear, Rab"
"Lots of people sleep on Mountain Hardware and weirdo brands like Dynafit."
"I would highly recommend the Mountain Hardware Torsun."
"Light, super breathable, and has always kept me dry, even in pounding rain."
#7
Gore-Tex
4.6
(5)
"Definitely GoreTex (or similar) shell (jacket & bottoms)."
"Personally I would recommend getting a lighter goretex."
"Absolutely bomber jacket. It has never wetted through even in pouring rain."
"Goretex paclite is pretty thin. It'll do the job keeping you dry."
"Gore-Tex is great for their warranty, as stated."
#8
REI
4.4
(5)
"My REI branded jacket still gets daily use in the winter 12 years after purchase."
"I have the REI Rainier in mauve."
"Totally satisfied with my REI house branded one."
"Personally I went with REIs own brand of goretex rain shell."
"All good ones to look at."
#9
Stormr
5.0
(3)
"Stormr and don't ask anyone else."
"The stormr surf top has been my jacket for 3 years."
"Huge fan of the stormr surf top."
#10
Helly Hansen
4.3
(3)
"Helly hansen infinity."
"Helly hansen, higher price point but not loud."
"Very nice lightweight jacket and so far so good on being waterproof."
#11
Stio
5.0
(2)
"Definitely check out Stio! If you are looking for high quality gear that is durable and long lasting, I would highly recommend Stio."
"I’ve got a really nice Stio shell (Environ XT, a really stripped down minimalist jacket)."
#12
Haglöfs
4.5
(2)
"Fit the best."
"Haglofs."
#13
Volcom
4.5
(2)
"I've been far happier than ever!"
"Volcom TDS."
#14
Sawyer
4.0
(2)
"Picked up a Sawyer coat and have been loving it so far."
"Check out the Sawyer if you don't have a technical application."
#15
Fjällräven
4.0
(2)
"Kuhl and Fjallraven have wax coated jackets that will be wind/water proof."
"You can try the regular Keb Jacket. I really like it."
#16
Rab
4.0
(2)
"Ortovox, Mammut, Mountain Hardwear, Rab"
"I use a Rab Firewall for resort skiing and mountaineering in CO."
#17
Performance Bike
5.0
(1)
"I'm amazed at how versatile it is. If you zipper it all up it's extremely warm, totally windproof, extremely comfortable, stylish."
#18
AFTCO
5.0
(1)
"I’m a huge fan of AFTCO’s gear."
#19
Morphis
5.0
(1)
"I was surprised that I didn't even need to take the sleeves off."
#20
Arc'Teryx
5.0
(1)
"+ for the Sabre hard shell. Absolutely love it."
#21
Black Diamond
5.0
(1)
"Found the Black Diamond Stormline, love it so far, and it’s got some stretch."
#22
Carbide
5.0
(1)
"I have this jacket and I would take it hiking 100%."
#23
Trew
5.0
(1)
"Fits perfect and I’m 6’3” 190lbs."
#24
Carinthia
5.0
(1)
"Oh Carinthia makes some excellent products in the EU as well."
#25
Lafuma
5.0
(1)
"Lafuma is an excellent brand and lasts forever."
#26
Sabre
5.0
(1)
"My Sabre shell is bombproof and has been perfect for both occasional back country."
#27
Sentinel
5.0
(1)
"I love my Sentinel jacket (men’s version is Sabre, I think)."
#28
Unspecified
4.0
(1)
"It's not only been very suitable to the sort of wet, windy shite we've been having in the Northeast."
#29
Schoeller
4.0
(1)
"I've been really digging a jacket made of Schoeller fabric. It's a kind of stretchy softshell fabric."
#30
Backcountry
4.0
(1)
"Get a mountaineering hardshell with powderskirt."
#31
Arc'teryx Veilance
4.0
(1)
"Veilance Field LT. I have a Patrol but would love something that had a couple more pockets."
#32
Storm
4.0
(1)
"The storm 10 is currently my go to hiking shell if it will rain."
#33
EMS
4.0
(1)
"Works great for me."
#34
Columbia
4.0
(1)
"I have a Columbia Outdry that so far has worked out very well for me."
#35
Strafe
4.0
(1)
"Could be worth a look."
#36
Berghaus
4.0
(1)
"Have a look at a second hand Berghaus Mera Peak. They’re apparently vintage shell jackets and great for UK conditions."
#37
Rush
4.0
(1)
"The Rush hardshell."
#38
Burton
4.0
(1)
"Burton AK is good."
#39
Ortovox
4.0
(1)
"Ortovox, Mammut, Mountain Hardwear, Rab"
#40
Peak Performance
4.0
(1)
"Peak Performance also has some really nice options, some with a nice color block"
#41
Kuhl
4.0
(1)
"Kuhl and Fjallraven have wax coated jackets that will be wind/water proof."
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