Best Norrøna waterproof jackets
These five Norrøna shells split into mountain and ski layouts. Consider falketind dri1 for packable carrying, falketind GORE-TEX for its underarm vents, or trollveggen Pro Light for climbing storage and reinforcement. The two lofoten jackets add powder skirts and ski-focused organization.
Based on 426 included owner reviews. Owner evidence spans multiple revisions; current specifications do not describe every reviewed jacket.
The differences that matter
The falketind jackets and trollveggen have helmet-compatible hoods, but different pockets and ventilation. The dri1 uses front chest ventilation and a slim shape; falketind GORE-TEX has long underarm vents, while trollveggen adds reinforced zones and a two-way front zip.
For skiing, standard lofoten pairs a regular cut with a brushed backer and handwarming pockets. The Pro uses a technical fit with chest storage and additional front ventilation. This guide covers five men’s models in our evidence set, rather than establishing one best shell for every Norrøna customer.
Technical comparison
falketind GORE-TEX
Three-layer GORE-TEX ePE with a 30-denier recycled nylon face and backer. A helmet-compatible storm hood, two-way underarm ventilation, mid-mounted pockets and articulated sleeves. The manufacturer describes a technical cut.
falketind dri1
dri1 waterproof fabric with a 22-denier recycled nylon face and a polyurethane membrane. A helmet-compatible hood, a zipped chest pocket, front chest ventilation and adjustable cuffs. The manufacturer lists a weight of 248 g (size L). The manufacturer describes a slim cut.
trollveggen GORE-TEX Pro Light
GORE-TEX PRO ePE with a 40-denier main fabric and 70-by-160-denier reinforcements at the hood, shoulders and elbows. A climbing-helmet-compatible storm hood, two-way underarm vents, harness-compatible Napoleon pockets and a two-way front zip. The manufacturer describes a technical cut.
lofoten GORE-TEX
Three-layer GORE-TEX ePE with a 40-denier recycled polyester face and a brushed flannel backer. A helmet-compatible storm hood, hand and chest pockets, two-way underarm vents, a goggle wipe and a removable powder skirt. The manufacturer describes a regular cut.
lofoten GORE-TEX Pro
GORE-TEX PRO ePE with a 70-by-160-denier face fabric. An adjustable storm hood, two-way underarm vents, front ventilation, Napoleon chest pockets, internal storage, a sleeve pass pocket and a removable powder skirt. The manufacturer describes a technical cut.
What do owners report?
falketind GORE-TEX
This product has 330 included owner reviews. Repeated strengths include staying dry in rain (31.8%; 105 reviews); a comfortable fit (29.4%; 97 reviews); and low weight (28.8%; 95 reviews).
Read the falketind GORE-TEX owner reviews for the full published findings and revision scope.
falketind dri1
This product has 20 included owner reviews. Repeated strengths include low weight (70.0%; 14 reviews); staying dry in rain (50.0%; 10 reviews); and compact packing for carrying and storage (40.0%; 8 reviews).
Read the falketind dri1 owner reviews for the full published findings and revision scope.
trollveggen GORE-TEX Pro Light
This product has 32 included owner reviews. Repeated strengths include a comfortable fit (28.1%; 9 reviews); staying dry in rain (18.8%; 6 reviews); and low weight (18.8%; 6 reviews).
Read the trollveggen GORE-TEX Pro Light owner reviews for the full published findings and revision scope.
lofoten GORE-TEX
This product has 26 included owner reviews. Repeated strengths include a comfortable fit (34.6%; 9 reviews).
Read the lofoten GORE-TEX owner reviews for the full published findings and revision scope.
lofoten GORE-TEX Pro
This product has 18 included owner reviews. Repeated strengths include staying dry in rain (27.8%; 5 reviews).
Read the lofoten GORE-TEX Pro owner reviews for the full published findings and revision scope.
These mention shares describe separate owner groups, rather than performance measured under the same conditions.
Choose around your needs
Start with the activity and the storage you need: dri1 for packability, falketind GORE-TEX for its vent layout, trollveggen for climbing features, or lofoten for snow-specific details. Choose between the lofoten versions by fit and pocket access, and check each model’s owner evidence before buying.