Hiking Gear Reviews, Tips, and Advice

Here you’ll find my hiking gear reviews as well as tips and advice on getting the best from your equipment, all from a New Zealand perspective.

The Patagonia Torrentshell 3L rain jacket in Andes Blue

Review of the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket

The time has come to get a new, light weight, waterproof jacket. I wanted to make an ethical choice, and after a heap of research I finally settled on the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L. Find out why.