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Comparing Softshell Jackets for Women

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Best Buy Award  Best Buy Award Top Pick Award 
Price $300.00 at Evo
Compare at 2 sellers		$89.37 at Amazon
Compare at 2 sellers		$107.36 at AmazonCheck Price at Backcountry
Compare at 3 sellers		$280 List
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Pros Excellent mobility, great weather resistance, breathable, durable, harness-compatible hand pocketsLightweight, durable, breathable, affordable, premium features, quick dryingFlexible, great fit, long torso, cuffs are comfortableInexpensive, stellar mobility and breathability, stow-away pocket, harness-friendly pockets, excellent fitInsulated, highly breathable, moisture-wicking, comfortable, warm, wind resistant
Cons Thin, spendy, relatively heavyBelow average water resistance, baggy fit, hand pockets inaccessible with harnessWets out easily, material is heavierNot very warm, below average water resistanceSpendy, no pocket that doubles as a stuff sack, some sleeve slippage between fleece and shell
Bottom Line A feature-rich, aesthetically pleasing technical softshell with great mobility, breathability, and excellent weather resistanceThis lightweight and breathable jacket has an arsenal of premium features for an affordable priceA protective and comfortable softshell that easily moves from an afternoon of climbing to the cafe or breweryThis wicked light softshell has great mobility, is highly breathable and well-tailored - a perfect layer for fair-weather climbing or hikingA fantastic fleece-lined hybrid that is great as an outer softshell or insulating layer
Rating Categories Arc'teryx Gamma LT... Outdoor Research Fe... Black Diamond Alpin... Rab Borealis - Women's Arc'teryx Proton FL...
Weather Protection (30%)
9.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
7.0
Breathability (30%)
9.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.0
Mobility (25%)
8.0
10.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
Weight (10%)
5.0
7.0
10.0
9.0
8.0
Versatility (5%)
10.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
9.0
Specs Arc'teryx Gamma LT... Outdoor Research Fe... Black Diamond Alpin... Rab Borealis - Women's Arc'teryx Proton FL...
Measured Weight 14.5 oz (size S) 12.5 oz (size S) 6.5 oz (size S) 9 oz (size S) 11 oz (size S)
Material Wee Burly Double Weave (56% nylon, 34% polyester, 10% elastane), DWR finish Body/hood: 86% nylon 14% spandex 90D stretch woven ripstop
Shoulders/forearms: dordura 91% nylon, 9% spandex 120D stretch woven		 Schoeller w/Eco-Repel Bio (93% nylon, 7% elastane) Lightweight Matrix single weave with 2-way stretch and DWR Fortius Air 20 (84% nylon, 16% elastane) Octa Loft knit insulation (100% polyester)
Type Active Active Active Active Technical/Hybrid
Lined/Insulated? No No No No Yes
Hood? Yes, 2-way adjustable Yes, 2-way adjustable Yes, 2-way adjustable Yes, stretchy but not adjustable Yes, 1-way adjustable
Number of Pockets (zippered unless otherwise noted) 2 hand 3 (2 hand, 1 chest) 1 chest 2 hand 3 (2 hand, 1 chest)
Adjustable Cuffs? No, stretch cuffs No, stretch cuffs No, stretch cuffs No, stretch cuffs No, stretch cuffs
Available Sizes 2XS - 2XL XS - 2XL XS - XL XS - XL 2XS - 2XL