The Patagonia Torrentshell is made from thick, tear-resistant 50D ripstop recycled nylon, so if you are rough on your backpacking gear, this jacket should probably find its way into your pack.

A High Sierras backpacking guide selects his favorite trail gear for heading out into the backcountry—from beanie to shoes. As an overnight backpacking guide in Yosemite, I’ve learned the ...