Comparing Wind Jackets for Men
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Awards | Best Overall Windbreaker | Best Bang for Your Buck | |||
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Price | $99.00 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $139.95 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers | $77.37 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers | $69.83 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | $180 List |
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Pros | Low price, simple and effective design, tiny packed-size, impressive DWR coating | Lightest in the category, tiny packed size, larger chest pocket | Abrasion resistant, ample room for layering, underarm ventilation | Affordable, PFC-free DWR, elastic hood | Technical fit, thoughtfully incorporated features, stretchy breathable fabric |
Cons | No feature to stow away the hood, thin material can feel clammy during high-output activity | See-through material, under-performing DWR fabric | Poor water resistance, lack of articulation | Stuff sack instead of zippered stuff pocket | Expensive, not very weather resistant, holds onto smell over time |
Bottom Line | The best overall value and performance in a lightweight package that sets the category standard | An ultralight jacket purposefully built for fast and light mountain missions | Despite its flashy appearance, this is a technical windbreaker and is further reinforced with abrasion-resistant fabric | A lightweight, versatile, DWR-coated nylon shell, all at an affordable price | A thoughtfully-designed technical layer for the refined mountain guide |
Rating Categories | Patagonia Houdini -... | Black Diamond Dista... | Outdoor Research He... | Rab Vital Hoody - M... | Arc'teryx Squamish... |
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Specs | Patagonia Houdini -... | Black Diamond Dista... | Outdoor Research He... | Rab Vital Hoody - M... | Arc'teryx Squamish... |
Measured Weight (size M) | 3.9 oz (size L) | 3.5 oz | 5.0 oz | 4.8 oz | 4.8 oz |
Material | 100% nylon ripstop, DWR finish | 100% nylon ripstop, woven w/ DWR treatment (Green Theme Technology) | 100% Pertex Diamond Fuse (100% nylon ripstop) | 20D Atmos woven nylon with fluorocarbon-free DWR | 100% nylon, DWR finish |
Pockets | 1 zip chest | 1 zip chest | 1 zip chest | 2 zip hand | 1 zip chest |
Safety Reflective Material | No (company states reflective logo on left chest, too small to really be visible) | No | Yes, reflective logo | Yes, reflective logo on chest | Yes, reflective logo |
Stowable Pocket | Yes: chest pocket | Yes: chest pocket | Yes: chest pocket | No; included stuff sack | Yes: chest pocket |
Cuff Style | Half Elastic | Elastic | Half Elastic | Half Elastic | Half Elastic |
Helmet Compatible Hood | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
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