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Patagonia Torrentshell 3L vs Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket is the lighter option — 233 g lighter than the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L (63% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L
368 g
Lightweight 3-layer waterproof jacket. Reliable rain protection.
Full details →Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket
135 g
Ultralight Dyneema rain jacket with full waterproofing.
Full details →Patagonia Torrentshell 3L vs Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket wins — at 135 g it is 233 g (63%) 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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