Patagonia Tres Down 3-in-1 Parka vs Marmot Minimalist 3-in-1 Jacket

The Patagonia Tres is the warmer, more versatile coat: a waterproof H2No shell with a zip-out 700-fill recycled down jacket that works as a parka, a lighter raincoat, or a down midlayer on its own. The Marmot Minimalist 3-in-1 is a lighter 2.5-layer polyester rain shell with a zip-in liner, better suited to milder, wet hiking days than deep winter. Reviewers of the Tres praise the down warmth and the removable hood; owners of the Minimalist line like the packability and simple waterproof build. Buy the Tres for cold, wet winters and the Minimalist if you mostly face rain and mild cold.

• Choose the Patagonia Tres Down 3-In-1 Parka if you face real winter cold and want one coat that covers a down parka, a rain shell and a standalone down jacket.
• Choose the Marmot Minimalist 3-In-1 if you hike in rain and mild cold and want a lighter, simpler waterproof shell with a zip-in liner.