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Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow vs Patagonia Torrentshell 3L

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow is the lighter option — 138 g lighter than the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L (38% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow Patagonia Torrentshell 3L
Weight 230 g · 0.230 kg · 0.51 lb 368 g · 0.368 kg · 0.81 lb
Brand Patagonia Patagonia
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow
230 g

Ultralight stretch waterproof jacket for trail running.

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Patagonia Torrentshell 3L
368 g

Lightweight 3-layer waterproof jacket. Reliable rain protection.

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Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow vs Patagonia Torrentshell 3L: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow wins — at 230 g it is 138 g (38%) lighter than the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L (368 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - outer layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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