Patagonia Torrentshell 3L vs Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket

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

Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket is the lighter option — 252 g lighter than the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L (68% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Patagonia Torrentshell 3L	Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket
Weight	368 g · 0.368 kg · 0.81 lb	116 g · 0.116 kg · 0.26 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 Phantom Waterproof Jacket

116 g

Ultralight waterproof hardshell with Pertex Shield fabric, extremely packable with minimalist design. Exceptional protection-to-weight ratio.

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Patagonia Torrentshell 3L vs Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket wins — at 116 g it is 252 g (68%) 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.

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