From the perpetual drip of a rain forest trek, to the flash-bang of an afternoon thunderstorm in the mountains, this shell jacket is built for trekking and hiking in bad conditions....Or just sitting through an afternoon of soccer games in the rain.

For trekking and hiking in drenching conditions, the new Torrentshell provides 2.5-layer waterproof/breathable protection that's durable, lightweight and without frills. The jacket stuffs into one of two zippered handwarmer pockets (and has a clip-in loop); the hood fits snugly over a helmet, rolls down, stows away, and has a laminated visor; and the center zipper has exterior and interior storm flaps. With pit zips for added ventilation, a microfleece-lined neck and chin and a drawcord hem.

2.5-layer nylon ripstop shell with a waterproof/breathable H2No barrier and Deluge DWR finish

2-way-adjustable hood with a laminated visor rolls down and stows

Microfleece-lined neck provides comfort and protects waterproof/breathable barrier

Center-front zipper has exterior and interior storm flaps to keep water out; pit zips have storm flaps and Deluge DWR-treated zippers

Self-fabric hook-and-loop cuff closures

Pockets: two handwarmers, one internal mesh drop-in

Drawcord hem; packs into zippered self-storage pocket

2.5-layer, 2.6-oz 50-denier 100% nylon ripstop with a waterproof/breathable H2No® barrier and a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish