Patagonia: Men's Isthmus Jacket (Carmine Red) $124, Men's Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket (Bayou Blue, XS & S) $89 + Free Shipping $99+

hikemhigh

Jun 21, 2024 6:53 PM

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how does the torrentshell hold up against the REI rainier jacket? that one lasted only like 2 years until the inside was peeling and the arms were no longer waterproof. I had taken care of it the proper way, too.

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ClkClk

Jun 21, 2024 7:03 PM

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YMMV but my Amex Blue Cash card has an offer for $15 back on a $100 purchase with Patagonia.

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figure8

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I've had the torrentshell 3L and Isthmus for around 4 years now and they both have held up great, pretty much look new. Look into Nikwax tech wash to take care of them

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late_apex

Jun 24, 2024 6:08 PM

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late_apexJun 24, 2024 6:08 PM

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Quote from hikemhigh

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how does the torrentshell hold up against the REI rainier jacket? that one lasted only like 2 years until the inside was peeling and the arms were no longer waterproof. I had taken care of it the proper way, too.

My (lifetime) experience has been that Patagonia products won't have these kinds of failures. Only problem is that over time these all suffer from the outer surface wetting. As mentioned above, one just needs to use the correct detergent or after-wash spray to bring back the DWR outer surface. I use the detergent as it's just a little more convenient.

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PurpleSardine420

Jun 24, 2024 6:23 PM

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PurpleSardine420Jun 24, 2024 6:23 PM

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Quote from late_apex

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My (lifetime) experience has been that Patagonia products won't have these kinds of failures. Only problem is that over time these all suffer from the outer surface wetting. As mentioned above, one just needs to use the correct detergent or after-wash spray to bring back the DWR outer surface. I use the detergent as it's just a little more convenient.

I've had a 10+ year old waterproof Patagonia jacket peel like most waterproofed materials do. 5 minutes in a Patagonia store and they handed me a new one under the warranty.

I really, really like both REI and Patagonia as companies and their products, but Patagonia warranty makes them a clear winner in my experience for clothing.

Last edited by PurpleSardine420 June 24, 2024 at 11:28 AM.

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late_apex

Jun 24, 2024 7:04 PM

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late_apexJun 24, 2024 7:04 PM

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Quote from PurpleSardine420

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I've had a 10+ year old waterproof Patagonia jacket peel like most waterproofed materials do. 5 minutes in a Patagonia store and they handed me a new one under the warranty.

I really, really like both REI and Patagonia as companies and their products, but Patagonia warranty makes them a clear winner in my experience for clothing.

Yeah, at 10 years all bets are off. I was referring to Hike's comment about total failure at 2 years which seems premature to me.

Jacobro1

Jun 24, 2024 8:13 PM

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Jacobro1Jun 24, 2024 8:13 PM

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Quote from hikemhigh

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how does the torrentshell hold up against the REI rainier jacket? that one lasted only like 2 years until the inside was peeling and the arms were no longer waterproof. I had taken care of it the proper way, too.

My wife got one a few months ago so no longer term report yet, but she also has a similar Patagonia rain jacket from a decade or so ago. It still works, but the inside has started flaking significantly. She said it's been heavily used and took years for that to happen. YMMV, but she said she got her money's worth

Netbookjunkie

Jul 10, 2024 12:30 PM

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NetbookjunkieJul 10, 2024 12:30 PM

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I've been looking for the Boulder fork rain jacket for a while. I like the material better then the other types of rain jackets that feel like your wearing a plastic bag.

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