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The Atom SV is a warm and well-made jacket and is comfortable as a layer or even for climbing in. The fabric is water and abrasion resistant even though it feels very light and soft, so this jacket is durable even though it is pricey. It works better...
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| | Montbell UL Thermawrap Jacket - Men's
The Montbell Thermawrap jacket was one of the lightest, least expensive. and most versatile jackets we tested. It gets our Best Buy award because it layers well in just about any temperature; don't be surprised if you wear this 100+ days a year. The ...
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| | Mountain Hardwear Zonal - Men's
If you are looking for a jacket to wear while doing aerobic activities in the cold, or a jacket to use as an extra warm layer under a shell without suffocating, then this is the jacket you should buy. Since it has Technostretch panels on the side and...
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Of all the jackets we tested, this was one of the least expensive and best suited for everyday use. It gets our Best Buy award because it layers well in just about any temperature and is incredibly functional. Don't be surprised if you stop wearing f...
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$139
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| | Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket - Men's
The Nano Puff Jacket is an awesome jacket but has a lot of competition, especially at its price. It is a simple, light jacket that layers well with other shells. But a lot of other jackets like the REI Revecloud Jacket - Men's and Montbell UL Thermaw...
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| | North Face Redpoint Jacket - Men's
This is a solid insulated jacket with some stiff competition. The REI Revelcloud Jacket - Men's performs very similarly at $10 less. That said, the Redpoint is more often found on sale. The Montbell UL Thermawrap Jacket - Men's is a little less expen...
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| | Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL - Men's
This is a solid jacket that compared well against the Arcteryx Atom SV - Men's. We were more likely to grab the Compressor for a day of hiking or climbing. The Atom SV was better to wear around town on a chilly day or skiing. The Compressor is thicke...
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| | Mountain Hardwear Hooded Compressor PL Jacket - Men's
This is a solid jacket that compared well against the Arcteryx Atom SV - Men's. We were more likely to grab the Compressor for a day of hiking or climbing. The Atom SV was better to wear around town on a chilly day or skiing. The Compressor has a nic...
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| | Patagonia DAS Parka - Men's
The DAS is heavy, bulky, and expensive, but it really keeps you warm. We generally prefer lighter insulated jackets that can be better layered with other jackets. But if you are just looking for the warmest synthetic jacket, this is it. The DAS Parka...
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$299
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| | Patagonia Rubicon Rider Jacket - Men's
The Rubicon Rider jacket is loaded with features. It has pockets all over the place, many places to cinch down the fit and durable construction. It is not nearly as warm as a down jacket and a bit heavy, but that is the tradeoff for this jacket being...
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The Wild Things Belay Jacket is the most expensive synthetic jacket we tested but it was also the warmest. Its six ounces of Primaloft is significantly more than the Patagonia DAS Parka and theNorth Face Redpoint Jacket - Men's. Wild Things manufactu...
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