Patagonia Torrentshell 3L vs Rab Downpour Plus 2.0

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

Patagonia Torrentshell 3L is the lighter option — 27 g lighter than the Rab Downpour Plus 2.0 (7% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Patagonia Torrentshell 3L	Rab Downpour Plus 2.0
Weight	368 g · 0.368 kg · 0.81 lb	395 g · 0.395 kg · 0.87 lb
Brand	Patagonia	Rab
Category	Clothing - Outer Layer	Clothing - Outer Layer

Patagonia Torrentshell 3L

368 g

Lightweight 3-layer waterproof jacket. Reliable rain protection.

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Rab Downpour Plus 2.0

395 g

Versatile waterproof jacket with Proflex stretch panels.

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Patagonia Torrentshell 3L vs Rab Downpour Plus 2.0: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L wins — at 368 g it is 27 g (7%) lighter than the Rab Downpour Plus 2.0 (395 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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