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Durable, functional, and environmentally conscious, this jacket is a reliable partner for climbers and alpinists tackling challenging weather and rugged terrain.
Patagonia says:
A lightweight, technical and movement-first, 3-layer alpine shell built for moving fast and light through any weather.
Our Verdict
The Patagonia M10 Storm Jacket is a lightweight alpine shell designed for those prioritising speed, efficiency, and reliable mountain protection.
Weighing just 307g (size M), this 3-layer shell uses an H2No Performance Standard construction with a 30-denier ECONYL recycled nylon face and a 7-denier knit backer. It offers excellent durability while remaining highly packable. The PFC-free DWR finish enhances water resistance without relying on harmful chemicals, aligning with Patagonia's environmental ethos. Key features include an alpine helmet-compatible hood with precise adjustment, offset chest pockets for accessibility while wearing a harness, and low-profile cuffs that grip gloves securely.
The M10 Storm performs admirably in wet and snowy conditions, keeping you dry during heavy rain. Its minimalist design makes it a practical choice for fast-and-light climbs and hikes, though the lack of pit zips may not suit those prone to overheating during intense activity. Self-stowing into its chest pocket, it’s also easy to carry when not in use.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- Alpine helmet-compatible hood has a single-pull drawcord and elasticized sides for optimal protection and visibility
- Coated waterproof center-front zipper features internal storm flap for extra protection and zipper garage for next-to-chin comfort
- Two offset chest pockets with watertight zippers of different sizes offer storage for large, bulky gloves on the left and smaller items on the right; jacket quickly self-stuffs into the left-chest pocket with a carabiner clip loop
- Low-profile cuffs have a tapered tab hook-and-loop closure and textured polyurethane inner cuffs that grip gloves when secured, keeping sleeves in place when you’re swinging a tool; dual-adjust drawcord hem seals out weather
- Concealed RECCO® reflector; Fair Trade Certified™ sewn
Specifications
- Small weighs: 299g
- Medium weighs: 307g
- Large weighs: 327g
- XLarge weighs: 352g
Material & Construction
- PFC-free H2No® Performance Standard shell (fabric, membrane and finishes do not contain perfluorinated chemicals): 3-layer, 2.6-oz 30-denier 100% ECONYL® recycled nylon ripstop with a 7-denier knit backer and a PFC-free DWR (durable water repellent) finish.
- Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory