Patagonia Torrentshell failed miserably last May in Smokies (Patagonia was very nice about it and took it right back, unlike Steripen which wouldn't take back its failed gadget), and I had great difficulty finding a replacement. Every time I found a rave review of a jacket, I'd find other reports that it was no good. Frogg Toggs seemed to have the best feedback, so I sent in my $20 and that UL suit still works fine 500 miles later.