Pro randonnée racer Jeannie Wall had a hand in designing the Exodus, so it’s not surprising that it’s light, minimalist, and vented by generous pit zips. Rab is based in England, where it rains a lot, so it knows how to make a weather-resistant shell, but that durable construction also makes the Exodus rather stiff and scratchy.
[$160; www.rab.uk.com]