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Budget Apparel Guide: $100 Rainshells

Our testers endured a year's worth of wet, cold conditions to find six lightweight jackets that will keep your body dry and your wallet plump.

by: Dan A. Nelson

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I don't know 100$ for a "bargain" rain shell is a bit much. I also suspect these are all imported from 3rd world countries. Meaning anyone who actually will have to pay for this gear is paying 1000% markup.
Posted: Sep 23, 2010 Robbie

Yes. What jackets were tested?
Where was GoLite, etc.?
Posted: Sep 14, 2010 colin penno/ penpor612@gmail.com

Just wandering if the Patagonia Torrentshell was tested even though it runs $119.
What jackets were tested?
Thanks
Posted: Sep 14, 2010 Eric Graham

Link for the Marmot is broken....
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