Patagonia Triolet GORE-TEX Jacket Black - XS

This is the third shell that I have purchased from Patagonia and I have been wearing Patagonia since the 90s. The challenge of this review is that I was unable to field test the jacket because of the fit of the jacket. I cannot speak to the DWR or durability. The arms are simply too long. I am 5'8" and 160 lbs. and the medium arms went past my finger tips. The small would have been too tight on my chest... effectively not allowing me to use this jacket. This may be workable if the velcro cuffs were more robust in circumference and strength (surprisingly flimsy for an flagship shell and did not go around the cuff). I was not able to cinch down the cuffs to my wrist. If the arms are too long they get hung up on everything. In the case of the 6'2" model pictured ... MoreThis is the third shell that I have purchased from Patagonia and I have been wearing Patagonia since the 90s. The challenge of this review is that I was unable to field test the jacket because of the fit of the jacket. I cannot speak to the DWR or durability. The arms are simply too long. I am 5'8" and 160 lbs. and the medium arms went past my finger tips. The small would have been too tight on my chest... effectively not allowing me to use this jacket. This may be workable if the velcro cuffs were more robust in circumference and strength (surprisingly flimsy for an flagship shell and did not go around the cuff). I was not able to cinch down the cuffs to my wrist. If the arms are too long they get hung up on everything. In the case of the 6'2" model pictured wearing a medium, the cuffs appear to be at his palms with extra material.

What I like:- durable (from the product description, I haven’t tested how durable it is)- it’s a bit roomier and you can layer underneath- good craftsmanship- blue colour is nice but not too flashy- I think the hood was improved from last season. Seems to have better coverage.- the fit was improved from the previous season too, there’s more room in the shoulders- the Patagonia logo is embroidered now instead of screen printed- keeps me dry and blocks the wind well- GIANT chest pockets that can fit small water bottles easilyWhat I wish were improved:- jacket wets out very fast in certain areas (esp the hood and shoulders)- I wish vislon (moulded) zippers were used instead of the coil zippers, so it would be easier to zip. Maybe coil zippers were chosen ... MoreWhat I like:- durable (from the product description, I haven’t tested how durable it is)- it’s a bit roomier and you can layer underneath- good craftsmanship- blue colour is nice but not too flashy- I think the hood was improved from last season. Seems to have better coverage.- the fit was improved from the previous season too, there’s more room in the shoulders- the Patagonia logo is embroidered now instead of screen printed- keeps me dry and blocks the wind well- GIANT chest pockets that can fit small water bottles easilyWhat I wish were improved:- jacket wets out very fast in certain areas (esp the hood and shoulders)- I wish vislon (moulded) zippers were used instead of the coil zippers, so it would be easier to zip. Maybe coil zippers were chosen for packability?- for casual wear, the hood is too big, and I found I needed to cinch the hood a lot. But when cinched, it does work pretty well- rain slightly comes in through the sides of the hood when going against the rain- I wish there was a slightly more tapered fit- there’s no interior chest pocket, but not a deal breaker for me

Got this jacket for my partner for Christmas and she has loved it for our mild winter. I met her on a walk in our first light rain and the jacket was soaked on the shoulders coming down to the chest and the hood while my BD goretex shell of 10+ years was beading water perfectly. Now others are reviewing this jacket saying it is great in the rain water snow etc. but from my perspective either the new ePE membrane does not work nearly as well as ePTFE, or there is a defection from the factory with the DWR with her specific jacket. With my experience with h2NO products working amazingly in the rain, I unfortunately could not recommend this jacket to a friend and working in the industry I have a hard time pushing sales of this jacket when the slightly less expensive ... MoreGot this jacket for my partner for Christmas and she has loved it for our mild winter. I met her on a walk in our first light rain and the jacket was soaked on the shoulders coming down to the chest and the hood while my BD goretex shell of 10+ years was beading water perfectly. Now others are reviewing this jacket saying it is great in the rain water snow etc. but from my perspective either the new ePE membrane does not work nearly as well as ePTFE, or there is a defection from the factory with the DWR with her specific jacket. With my experience with h2NO products working amazingly in the rain, I unfortunately could not recommend this jacket to a friend and working in the industry I have a hard time pushing sales of this jacket when the slightly less expensive snowdrifter works flawlessly. The jacket is beautiful and the features and construction are definitely top-notch for the price point, that is if the jacket works.