Enlightened Equiptment Mens Torrid Jacket

Description

Weight

Starting at 7.6 oz (215 g) — Men’s Small. Weight varies by size.

Key Features

• 2 oz/yd² CLIMASHIELD™ APEX synthetic insulation

• Lightweight 10D nylon shell

• C0 DWR finish for added protection from light moisture

• Adjustable insulated hood

• Elastic cuffs and adjustable waistband

• Insulated zippered hand pockets

• Raglan sleeves for unrestricted movement

• Roomy fit designed for layering

• Synthetic insulation continues to provide warmth when damp

Why We Like It

The Torrid gets the basics right: it’s warm, light, and doesn’t need to be babied when conditions turn wet.

The CLIMASHIELD™ APEX insulation gives the Torrid a major advantage over down in damp conditions. It’s also a refreshingly simple jacket, with the features you actually want on trail and very little extra.

For three-season backpacking, especially in wet or unpredictable weather, it’s a dependable layer that’s easy to justify carrying.

The Tradeoff

Synthetic insulation isn’t as compressible or weight-efficient as quality down, so the Torrid takes up more space in your pack for a similar amount of warmth.

The 10D fabric also keeps the jacket light but means you’ll want to treat it with more care than a heavier everyday puffy.

Who It’s For

The Torrid is for the ultralight backpacker who wants reliable synthetic insulation without adding unnecessary weight.

It’s particularly well suited to three-season hiking, wet climates, shoulder-season trips, and anyone who prefers the reliability of synthetic insulation over the packability of down.

Rikkar Take

Simple, light, and built for the realities of backpacking.

The Torrid doesn’t try to reinvent the synthetic puffy. It takes proven APEX insulation, puts it inside a lightweight 10D shell, and keeps the feature set focused on what matters on trail.

If you want a lightweight synthetic jacket that you can throw in your pack and not worry too much about when the weather gets wet, the Torrid is a very easy choice.