For slogs into the backcountry, this soft shell carried its (barely there) weight with smart features like a chenille-soft chin guard and slanted pockets you can still access with a pack on. It ...

Marmot Troll Wall – Hard Shell Jackets: Reviews Published: Nov 1, 2010 ... Gore-Tex’s top-of-the-line Pro Shell material repels water and snow with equal aplomb.

The Marmot Nano AS Jacket ($285) fits into the latter category with it’s 11-ounces providing the best ounce-for-ounce waterproof protection an outdoorsman could desire.