Patagonia Men's Torrentshell Jacket

I thought I'd give a review for the non-mountain biking, non-rock climbing, and/or non-hiking constituents looking to purchase a jacket.
As my title suggests I wanted a jacket that kept me dry for more or less everyday activities. This coat does exactly that.
It is comfortable, has a slim profile, and comes in some great colors. Its a great jacket for the time of year when its between 50-70 degrees and you want to stay dry. That being said,the "pit zips" are especially helpful at the top part of that temperature range.
I am yet to figure out how it folds into a bundle but as they say, practice makes perfect.
I will also say that I had to re-order a small as I found the medium to be too big for my 5ft 10in, 175 lbs. frame.
I suggest this to anyone interested in a high quality, comfortable, stylish jacket at a great price.

After six months, I've noticed that I've used it less and less. It's works just as well in town and in the backcountry. It has one large pit zip on each arm, rolls up into it's pocket, and comes in nice bright colors (love ya guys over at patagonia for that). It's sized to work with a baselayer and a R1/R2 at most underneath. It's a solid jacket, but doesn't top the competition in anyway. I can't comment on breathability because I've never actually backpacked in heavy enough rain to warrant a rain jacket so I only wear it in town. But don't expect higher breathability than any other jacket. But it if you like it, simple as that.

I bought this jacket on for ~$100 on clearance and was impressed with the typical Patagonia quality. The fit was great, with the size L being comfortable on my 195lb 6'1 frame. The reason I returned it was that it didn't seem like twice the jacket as the $50 Stoic that I bought on clearance. The Pata has old-school storm flaps to seal the zippers. The Stoic with sealed zippers however, has very tight underarms requiring me to send the very close fitting L back in for an XL. I noticed the tight fitting arm hole most when driving, with my hands outstretched.

This jacket keeps me super dry even in the wettest weather. I would recommend looking into the Parka version. The only difference is that it is longer in the torso. This way, I can sit on wet logs or rocks and still be dry. The only issue is breathability. It's not horrendous by any means, but not as good as Gore-Tex. For the price, this is a great buy! Good pick.
In this picture, I'm using it as a packable wind-shell on the top of Katahdin, the Northern terminus of the AT in Maine.

Going on a hike, climb, fishing, anything outdoors, anything............... Bueller? This jacket packs down super easy into its pocket. Throw it in the pack anytime I'm headed anywhere and if the pack's full, it's clipped to the outside with the built in loop. Great jacket for when that threatening cloud out of nowhere has all of a sudden found you. For how light and small it is, it's a heavy duty enough jacket for most of the unexpected stuff any season except winter would throw at you. Great product.

Great jacket. I'm 6ft 230lbs and the XL fits fine (room for layering). It is light weight and I love the quality. Fully taped seams and thoughtful additions such as Hood-Tuck/Roller system. Does not have any type of internal liner (designed for weight savings) and this jacket will feel a little 'sticky' on the skin if wearing a t-shirt underneath. I think it will do me great on the Colorado Trail this summer!