Weather Protection
Patagonia’s Deluge DWR treatment kept steady rain from soaking the Traverse Jacket for over an hour during one trail-run. It is, however, designed to be highly air-permeable and does not resist much wind.

Breathability
Stellar air-permeability – it was nearly impossible to overwhelm this jacket with body-heat and -humidity.

Mobility/Comfort
Stretchy, fast-drying polyester and minimal seaming help to make the Traverse super easy-to-wear, but the non-gathered cuffs are odd at first and can be a nuisance for short-armed users.

Weight
As a full-zip, stretch-woven softshell, there’s only so light a jacket can get… That said, the Traverse is a little on the heavy side for a running-specific piece.

Attention to Detail
There’s a good chance that Patagonia was responding to requests from their trail-running ‘Ambassadors’ when they redesigned the Traverse without a media pocket and with minimal reflectivity; even so, most users were disappointed with their absence.

Value
This jacket boasts magnificent rain protection for its breathability, but its other features were somewhat lacking. The Traverse is a reasonable softshell value for a dedicated trail-runner.