Patagonia's Super Cell is a lightweight, affordable hard shell designed with alpine climbing in mind. It also comes with Patagonia's "Ironclad Guarantee," which as you'll see, is a "feature" that shouldn't be overlooked.
Over the next few days, we'll be posting reviews of 3 hard shell jackets that use cutting edge membrane technologies to increase breathability. First up, the Arc'teryx Beta FL.
When serious weather protection and durability are more important than saving a few ounces or ultra-packability, the Patagonia Triolet jacket is a stellar option.
A great choice if you earn your turns, the Oakley Unification Pro jacket delivers exceptional wind and water protection while maintaining a very high degree of breathability.
Thanks to its streamlined insulation, great features, and durability, the Arc'teryx Sarissa jacket might just have solved the age-old layering dilemma for those who run cold.
The Arc'teryx Venta SV offers the highest degree of wind resistance and warmth within Arc'teryx's lineup of softshells. It's also versatile. And stylish. In fact, there's little this jacket can't handle.