Patagonia Super Alpine - Women's Review

This is the female version of the Men's Patagonia Super Alpine Jacket, about which we did a full review. Aside from differences in sizing, weight and colors, the two are nearly identical.

The Women’s version weighs 17.2 ounces; the men’s 18.5 ounces. The women’s version comes in two colors: Brilliant Green and Forge Grey; the men’s in three colors: Forge Grey, Red Delicious and Larimar Blue. The listed retail price for both is $599. However, sale prices are common and substantially less.

In our extensive review of the men’s version, the jacket was not the best of its peers but it earned high marks for being more durable that Patagonia’s Super Pluma, having a great fit and offering versatile hand pockets. The Super Pluma was a Top Pick winner for its overall performance, durability, and the fact if was the only hardshell with hand warmer pockets. Most other jackets had chest pockets which do let you easily put your hands in them for warmth (they are designed for optimum access stuff while climbing or backpacking). Patagonia currently does not offer a women's version of the Super Pluma.

To get a good sense of how the Super Alpine compares to other hardshells, go to the Men's Patagonia Super Alpine Review and Hardshell Jacket Review.