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Comparing Wind Jackets for Men

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award   Best Buy Award 
Price $75.93 at REI
Compare at 3 sellers		$179 List
$75.90 at Backcountry		$84.00 at Backcountry
Compare at 2 sellers		$79.73 at REI
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Pros Low price, simple and effective design, tiny packed-size, impressive DWR coatingUltimate breathability, next-to-skin softnessLightest in the category, tiny packed size, larger chest pocketAbrasion resistant, ample room for layering, underarm ventilationAffordable, PFC-free DWR, elastic hood
Cons No feature to stow away the hood, thin material can feel clammy during high-output activityCold in a strong wind, expensiveSee-through material, under-performing DWR fabricPoor water resistance, lack of articulationStuff sack instead of zippered stuff pocket
Bottom Line The best overall value and performance in a lightweight package that sets the category standardAn ultralight, breathable, versatile layer for those who live by the mantra of fast-and-lightAn ultralight jacket purposefully built for fast and light mountain missionsDespite its flashy appearance, this is a technical windbreaker and is further reinforced with abrasion-resistant fabricA lightweight, versatile, DWR-coated nylon shell, all at an affordable price
Rating Categories Patagonia Houdini -... Patagonia Houdini Air Black Diamond Dista... Outdoor Research He... Rab Vital Hoody - M...
Wind Resistance (30%)
8.0
6.0
8.0
9.0
8.0
Breathability and Venting (30%)
8.0
10.0
8.0
7.0
7.0
Weight and Packability (20%)
8.0
8.0
9.0
7.0
6.0
Fit and Functionality (10%)
9.0
7.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
Water Resistance (10%)
8.0
6.0
3.0
5.0
8.0
Specs Patagonia Houdini -... Patagonia Houdini Air Black Diamond Dista... Outdoor Research He... Rab Vital Hoody - M...
Measured Weight (size M) 3.9 oz (size L) 4.0 oz 3.5 oz 5.0 oz 4.8 oz
Material 100% nylon ripstop, DWR finish 90% nylon (51% recycled) / 10% polyester double weave, 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
Pockets 1 zip chest 1 zip chest 1 zip chest 1 zip chest 2 zip hand
Safety Reflective Material No (company states reflective logo on left chest, too small to really be visible) No (company states reflective logo on left chest, too small to really be visible) No Yes, reflective logo Yes, reflective logo on chest
Stowable Pocket Yes: chest pocket Yes: chest pocket Yes: chest pocket Yes: chest pocket No; included stuff sack
Cuff Style Half Elastic Half Elastic Elastic Half Elastic Half Elastic
Helmet Compatible Hood Yes Yes Yes Yes No