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A lightly insulated waterproof for cold, wet days when you want warmth and rain protection in one layer.
Patagonia says:
Whether you’re seeking boulders and alpine views or stalking rainbow trout, this low-profile, waterproof jacket will keep you dry and provide rain protection from the fork in the trail to the places less traveled, and back again. This 3-layer shell meets our H2No® Performance Standard for exceptional waterproof/breathable protection, and the fabric, membrane and durable water repellent (DWR) finish are made without intentionally added PFAS. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.
Our Verdict
At 617g (Medium), the Insulated Boulder Fork combines a 30D 3-layer H2No shell with 40g Thermogreen synthetic insulation and a soft, air-permeable lining. The result feels more like a waterproof jacket with a light midlayer built in than a heavily insulated winter coat.
I’m 6 ft 1 in and found the Large fitted me perfectly. The single hood adjustment works very well, cinching the hood neatly around the face, while the internal lining feels incredibly comfortable next to the skin.
There are four external pockets, although none are especially generous, and no internal pocket. My main reservation is the fixed combination of waterproofing and insulation, which narrows when I’d want to use it. I think it makes more sense for casual cold-weather use, dog walking or standing at a football match than as a dedicated hiking shell for changeable conditions.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Waterproof/breathable H2No® Performance Standard 3-layer shell provides the highest levels of comfort and performance, and long-term waterproof durability, and the fabric, membrane and durable water repellent (DWR) finish are made without intentionally added PFAS
- Streamlined, essential features keep things focused and packable
- Low-profile hood with a laminated visor and a single-pull adjustment provides good visibility in poor conditions, accommodates a variety of headwear, effectively sheds water and lies flat when not in use
- Waterproof, exposed center-front zipper; one left-chest zippered pocket; two watertight, zippered, welted handwarmer pockets sit high and are large enough for a fly box, a map or a notebook
- Minimal cuffs with streamlined hook-and-loop tabs seal out weather; an adjustable drawcord at the hem, routed up through the front pockets, keeps out weather and reduces bulk under a pack waistbelt
- Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labor
Specifications
- Small weighs: 606g
- Medium weighs: 617g
- Large weighs: 649g
- XLarge weighs: 690g
Material & Construction
- H2No® Performance Standard shell: 3-layer, 3.7-oz 30-denier 100% recycled polyester ripstop face with a polyester membrane
- A recycled polyester tricot backer and a durable water repellent (DWR) finish.
- Lining: 1.6-oz 30-denier 100% recycled polyester air-permeable
stretch shadow ripstop with a DWR finish. - Insulation: 40-g Thermogreen® 100% recycled polyester.
- Fabric, membrane and DWR finishes made without intentionally added PFAS.
- Lining fabric is certified as bluesign® approved.
- Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
