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Comparing Wind Jackets for Men

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Best Buy Award    
Price $109.00 at REI
Compare at 3 sellers		$71.21 at Evo
Compare at 3 sellers		$185 List
$148.00 at Backcountry		$77.37 at Backcountry
Compare at 3 sellers		$59.99 at REI
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Pros Low price, simple and effective design, tiny packed-size, impressive DWR coatingAffordable, PFC-free DWR, elastic hoodFuturistic Merino/nylon weave, wind resistance-to-weight ratio, size of chest pocketAbrasion resistant, ample room for layering, underarm ventilationStreetwear style, impressive wind resistance, zippered kangaroo pocket
Cons No feature to stow away the hood, thin material can feel clammy during high-output activityStuff sack instead of zippered stuff pocketAwkward fit, oversized packed-parcel, expensivePoor water resistance, lack of articulationStifling hot during any activity, lack of water resistance, awkward fit due to waist elastic
Bottom Line The best overall value and performance in a lightweight package that sets the category standardA lightweight, versatile, DWR-coated nylon shell, all at an affordable priceAll of the advantages of Merino, blended into a wind and weather resistant outerlayerDespite its flashy appearance, this is a technical windbreaker and is further reinforced with abrasion-resistant fabricOffered in unique colorways, this streetwear-inspired windbreaker is better suited for walking around the city than in the mountains
Rating Categories Patagonia Houdini -... Rab Vital Hoody - M... Ortovox Merino Wind... Outdoor Research He... Cotopaxi Teca Half-...
Wind Resistance (30%)
8.0
8.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
Breathability and Venting (30%)
8.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
3.0
Weight and Packability (20%)
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6.0
5.0
7.0
8.0
Fit and Functionality (10%)
9.0
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6.0
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Water Resistance (10%) Sort Icon
8.0
8.0
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5.0
5.0
Specs Patagonia Houdini -... Rab Vital Hoody - M... Ortovox Merino Wind... Outdoor Research He... Cotopaxi Teca Half-...
Measured Weight (size M) 3.9 oz (size L) 4.8 oz 5.5 oz 5.0 oz 4.4 oz
Material 100% nylon ripstop, DWR finish 20D Atmos woven nylon with fluorocarbon-free DWR 55% Merino wool / 45% polyamide, DWR coating 100% Pertex Diamond Fuse (100% nylon ripstop) Repurposed polyester taffeta, repurposed ripstop polyester with DWR finish
Pockets 1 zip chest 2 zip hand 1 zip chest 1 zip chest 1 zip kangaroo, two hand
Safety Reflective Material No (company states reflective logo on left chest, too small to really be visible) Yes, reflective logo on chest Yes, reflective logos on chest, right arm, and upper left back Yes, reflective logo No
Stowable Pocket Yes: chest pocket No; included stuff sack Yes: chest pocket Yes: chest pocket Yes: kangaroo pocket
Cuff Style Half Elastic Half Elastic Half Elastic Half Elastic Elastic
Helmet Compatible Hood Yes No No Yes No