Comparing Wind Jackets for Men
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Price | $109.00 at REI Compare at 3 sellers | $179 List $75.90 at Backcountry | $84.00 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | $64.48 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $94.95 at Evo Compare at 2 sellers |
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Pros | Low price, simple and effective design, tiny packed-size, impressive DWR coating | Ultimate breathability, next-to-skin softness | Lightest in the category, tiny packed size, larger chest pocket | Abrasion resistant, ample room for layering, underarm ventilation | Affordable, PFC-free DWR, elastic hood |
Cons | No feature to stow away the hood, thin material can feel clammy during high-output activity | Cold in a strong wind, expensive | See-through material, under-performing DWR fabric | Poor water resistance, lack of articulation | Stuff sack instead of zippered stuff pocket |
Bottom Line | The best overall value and performance in a lightweight package that sets the category standard | An ultralight, breathable, versatile layer for those who live by the mantra of fast-and-light | 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 |
Rating Categories | Patagonia Houdini -... | Patagonia Houdini Air | Black Diamond Dista... | Outdoor Research He... | Rab Vital Hoody - M... |
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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 |
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