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Comparing Insulated Jackets for Men

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Price $174.50 at Backcountry
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Pros Lightweight, weather-resistant, warm, durableWarm, highly featured, comfortableComfortable, breathable, warm, great mobilityLightweight, windproof, water resistantLightweight, compressible, warm, weather resistant, affordable
Cons Expensive, no hem drawcords, hard to stow, no internal pockets, not breathableBulky, poor breathability, technical stylePricey, little adjustability, poor packabilityPoor durability, less warmthPoor breathability, unathletic fit
Bottom Line This versatile and lightweight insulated jacket offers impressive weather resistance and warmthWarm and designed for adventure, this jacket provides a durable nylon ripstop shell fabric that resists abrasion and sheds water easilyThis active insulated layer combines lightweight mobility with great breathability while offering some warmthThis lightweight mid-layer works great for the weight-conscious hiker, backpacker, or climber as it stuffs away small and weighs littleThis impressively wind-resistant layer fights the elements, provides functional warmth, and easily fits into its own pocket
Rating Categories Patagonia DAS Light... Mountain Hardwear C... Arc'teryx Atom LT H... Patagonia Micro Puf... Rab Xenon 2.0
Warmth (25%)
8.0
9.0
6.0
7.0
7.0
Weight and Compressibility (20%)
8.0
5.0
7.0
9.0
7.0
Comfort (20%)
8.0
8.0
9.0
7.0
7.0
Weather Resistance (20%)
9.0
8.0
5.0
7.0
7.0
Breathability (15%)
6.0
5.0
9.0
5.0
6.0
Specs Patagonia DAS Light... Mountain Hardwear C... Arc'teryx Atom LT H... Patagonia Micro Puf... Rab Xenon 2.0
Measured Weight 12.31 oz 16.47 oz 13.05 oz 10.37 oz 12.56 oz
Insulation 100% recycled polyester PlumaFill 85% recycled polyester Coreloft Compact synthetic fibers PlumaFill PrimaLoft Silver
Outer Fabric Pertex Quantum Pro 15D coated nylon ripstop 20D Tyono shell, stretch fleece panels (94% polyester, 6% elastane) Recyled NetPlus Pertex Quantum Pertex Quantum
Stuffs Into Itself Yes No No Yes Yes
Hood Option Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Number of Pockets 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered chest 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered chest, 1 internal zip, 1 internal drop-in 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered internal chest 2 zippered hand, 2 internal drop-in 2 zippered hand, 1 internal zip