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Price | $280 List | $179.40 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | $164.73 at REI Compare at 2 sellers | $129.73 at REI Compare at 2 sellers | $299 List |
Overall Score ![]() |
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Pros | Warm, breathable, great features | Light, compressible, cute and stylish features, great warmth to compression ratio, super breathable | Lofty and warm, great value, packs small, lightweight, great value, good wind protection | Inexpensive, lightweight and packable, superior breathability, functional storage | Mobile design, breathable, simple, lightweight, great warranty |
Cons | No stuff sack | Lacks features, expensive, not entirely wind resistant | Lacks breathability | Not very warm, lacks good weather protection | Not wind resistant, not super warm |
Bottom Line | Breathable and warm offering versatile performance | A quilted jacket with lightweight warmth and great packability | A high value quilted jacket that'll keep you warm on all kinds of adventures | A packable insulated jacket with exceptional breathability | Keep it on while you start and stop, all day, while on the move |
Rating Categories | Summit L3 Ventrix 2.... | Micro Puff Hoody | Thermoball Eco Hoody | Kor Cirrus Hybrid Ho... | Nano Air Hoody |
Warmth (25%) |
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5
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7
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4
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5
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Weight & Compression (20%) |
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9
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6
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9
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6
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Comfort & Coziness (20%) |
8
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7
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7
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6
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8
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Weather Resistance (15%) |
6
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5
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6
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5
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Breathability (15%) |
8
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8
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6
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9
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Style & Fit (5%) |
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Specs | Summit L3 Ventrix... | Micro Puff Hoody | Thermoball Eco Hoody | Kor Cirrus Hybrid... | Nano Air Hoody |
Weight | 12.65 oz | 8.07 oz | 12.75 oz | 9.40 oz | 10.50 oz |
Number of Pockets | 4 (2 zippered hand, 2 zippered chest) | 4 (2 zippered hand, 2 internal drop-in) | 3 (2 zippered hand, 1 zippered internal chest) | 3 (2 zippered hand, 1 zippered chest) | 3 (2 zippered hand, 1 zippered external chest) |
Insulation | 60-g ventrix 100% polyester | 65g PlumaFill 100% polyester | Thermoball Eco 100% recycled polyester | PrimaLoft Gold Active | 60g FullRange 100% polyester stretch insulation |
Outer Fabric | Upper body: 40D X 30D + 20D 92 G/M² 94% Nylon, 6% Elastane Lower body: 20D X 20D 46 G/M² 100% Nylon Ripstop With DWR Finish Both have DWR finish |
0.7oz 10D 100% nylon ripstop Pertex Quantum with a DWR finish | 100% recycled nylon | Pertex Quantum Air 20D stretch ripstop | 1.7-oz 100% polyester |
Lining | 92% Nylon, 8% Elastane | 100% nylon ripstop Pertex Quantum | 100% recycled polyester | Pertex Quantum Air 20D | 1.7-oz 100% polyester |
Hood Option? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Built-in stash pocket? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Cuff construction | Elasticized cuffs | Elasticized cuffs | Elasticized cuffs | Elasticized cuffs | Stretch-knit |
Warranty Information | Limited lifetime warranty; will repair or replace due to manufacturing defect (not regular wear and tear or misuse) | Lifetime warranty; includes repairs to seams and zippers, as well as other manufacturer defects | Limited lifetime warranty; will repair or replace due to manufacturing defect (not regular wear and tear or misuse) | Lifetime warranty - includes repairs to seams and zippers, as well as other manufacturer defects |