Macpac Traverse Pertex Rain Jacket

Owner:             Thomas
Used since:       2020
Tested by:        Thomas
Review by:       Thomas
Primary Use:    Lightweight hiking

Review:
I haven’t used this jacket extensively for the past 3 years (usually only use it occasionally on shorter hikes as i have a lot of other jackets to switch between), but its been a great jacket so far. The gore tex is of light thickness, so very light to carry and small to fold up to. I would say its an ideal jacket for 3 seasons (spring, summer and autumn) or in winter with some additional layers underneath if you just need some wind and rain protection. In the few times where it really rained hard it kept me reliably dry for many hours (lets face it, no jacket in the world will keep you 100% dry indefinitely if it just rains hard enough).

Pros:
- Super comfortable, very light weight jacket
- light and folds up small
- great features such as pockets and high collar and protective hood
- Attractive design

Cons:
- Expensive

Comment:
An excellent light weight gore tex jacket that protects you from the elements, suitable for most times of the year in Australian climate.

Manufacturer Website:
https://www.macpac.co.nz/macpac-traverse-pertex-rain-jacket-—-mens/115164-ASHCIT-XL.html

Macpac Prophet Pertex Rain Jacket

Owner:             Thomas
Used since:       2020
Tested by:        Thomas
Review by:       Thomas
Primary Use:    Alpine hiking, Winter and cold weather use, remote multi-day hikes

Review:
I haven’t used this jacket extensively for the past 3 years (usually only use it in winter on trips to the snow), but its been a great jacket so far. The gore tex is of medium thickness, so not super light but also not hard core thick. I would say its an ideal jacket for alpine climates in 3 seasons or non-alpine good in any season other than summer (would be too warm for Australian summers). In the few times where it really rained hard it kept me reliably dry for many hours (lets face it, no jacket in the world will keep you 100% dry indefinitely if it just rains hard enough).

Pros:
- Super comfortable,medium-weight Gore-Tex jacket
- great fit with easy to reach and sealed pockets
- Attractive design

Cons:
- Expensive

Comment:
A great overall rain jacket thats ideal for 3 season use in the Australian climate (autumn, winter and spring).

Manufacturer Website:
https://www.macpac.com.au/macpac-lightweight-prophet-pertex-rain-jacket-—-mens/113137-APL00-2XL.html