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Patagonia Granite Crest - Women's | |||||
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| Awards |  Best Overall Rain Jacket |  Best Ventilation |  Best Bang for the Buck | Budget Pick for Active Use | |
| Price | $289 List Check Price at REI | $189 List Check Price at REI | $260 List Check Backcountry (on sale!) | $140 List Check Backcountry (on sale!) | $100 List Check REI (on sale!) |
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| Bottom Line | This high-quality 3L design features watertight zippers and a helmet-compatible hood | A quality rain jacket offering exceptional water resistance and performance that will hold up to the wildest weather | With its well-rounded balance of performance and comfort, this jacket is built to withstand various outdoor pursuits | An affordable jacket that’s comfortable enough to wear all day, yet provides enough technical performance features for active pursuits during moderate precipitation | Although affordable, this jacket still includes pit vents for better airflow along with the ability to stow into its own pocket for increased packability |
| Rating Categories | Patagonia Granite Crest | Patagonia Torrentshe... | Outdoor Research Asp... | Rab Downpour | REI Co-op Rainier |
| Water Resistance (45%) | |||||
| Breathability (20%) | |||||
| Comfort and Mobility (15%) | |||||
| Weight (10%) | |||||
| Construction Quality (10%) | |||||
| Specifications | Patagonia Granite Crest | Patagonia Torrentshe... | Outdoor Research Asp... | Rab Downpour | REI Co-op Rainier |
| Material and Waterproof Membrane | 3-layer 30D H2No Performance Standard NetPlus with a PFC-free DWR finish | 3-layer 50D H2No Performance Standard ECONYL with a PFC-free DWR finish | 3-layer AscentShell Dry 100% Recycled Nylon 40D | 2.5-layer 50D Pertex Shield Revolve with a PFC-free DWR finish | 2.5-layer HydroWall with non-PFC DWR finish |
| Measured Weight (Size Small) | 12.8 oz | 11.8 oz | 10.4 oz | 12 oz | 10.2 oz |
| Pockets | 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered chest | 2 zippered hand | 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered chest | 2 zippered hand | 2 zippered hand, 2 interior drop-in |
| Pit Zips | Yes, 13 inches | Yes, 11 inches | Yes, 20 inches | Yes, 14 inches | Yes, 10 inches |
| Helmet Compatible Hood | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Stows into Pocket | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Carabiner Loop in Stow Pocket | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Hipbelt Friendly Hand Pockets | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Additional Features | Dual adjustable hood, adjustable Velcro cuffs, drawcord hem | Dual adjustable and stowable hood, microfleece-lined neck, external and internal zipper storm flaps, chin zipper guard, adjustable Velcro cuffs, drawcord hem, carabiner clip-in loop | Adjustable cinching hood, YKK Aquaguard zippers, internal front storm flap, elastic drawcord hem, adjustable Velcro cuffs, TorsoFlo 2-way side vents, key clip | Dual adjustable hood, brushed tricot chin guard, zipper storm guards, adjustable Velcro cuffs, drawcord hem | Adjustable hood, adjustable Velcro cuffs, adjustable drawcord hem, brushed collar lining |
The Granite Crest is among the highest quality jackets that we've tested. From the 3-layer construction to the watertight zippers to the velcro cuffs, the construction quality is tough to beat.
Our testers found the proprietary 3-layer H2No Performance waterproofing to withstand moderate to heavy rain with relative ease. The watertight zippers and large hood also increase water resistance, making it worthy of its higher price tag.
While the Granite Crest design features 14-inch pit zips for ventilation, we found it difficult to open them without using both hands, and often getting them stuck in their own material. Without the pit vents, this 3 layer design doesn't breathe very well, although you can open up the central zipper for better ventilation.
If you're interested in a high-quality, three-layer construction that includes watertight zippers, a helmet-compatible hood, and is easy to stow, the Granite Crest is worth checking out. Although it lacks some breathability and weighs a little more than the ultralight designs in our review, we think it's great for water resistance in more moderate conditions.
