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Comparing Insulated Jackets for Women

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award Best Buy Award  Top Pick Award 
Price Check Price at Backcountry
Compare at 2 sellers		$210.83 at REI
Compare at 3 sellers		$116.01 at Amazon
Compare at 2 sellers		$260 List$300 List
$180.00 at Backcountry
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Pros Excellent water resistance, warm, packable, good fit and coverageSoft and comfortable, breathable, easy to layerWarmth, many comfort features, very weatherproofMany thoughtful features, soft yet water and windproof, warm and high loftHighly breathable, great stretch and mobility, pockets are good for a pack or harness, very comfortable cuffs
Cons Shell material is fragile, less breathable, doesn't stuff into its pocketDoesn't stuff into its own pocket, not the most wind-resistantNot breathable or very packableSizing runs very large, doesn't pack into a pocket, relatively heavySlim fit runs snug, too ventilated for inactivity in serious cold, not very weather resistant, doesn't pack into pocket
Bottom Line A high performer that'll keep you warm and protected throughout the seasonsAn incredibly adaptable jacket that excels in mobility, comfort and breathabilityA cute, high performing non-technical option that boasts an excellent priceThis technically-minded jacket for mountain adventures will keep you warm and dry — but, for a better fit, we'd recommend sizing downA unique jacket with exceptional mobility and breathability that makes it a great high-octane adventure layer
Rating Categories Patagonia DAS Light... Arc'teryx Atom Hoody Columbia Heavenly H... Rab Xenair Alpine -... Ortovox Swisswool P...
Warmth (25%)
8.0
7.0
9.0
8.0
4.5
Comfort (25%)
8.0
9.0
9.0
7.5
8.0
Weather Resistance (20%)
9.0
7.5
8.5
8.5
4.0
Portability (15%)
7.5
7.0
3.0
4.0
8.0
Breathability (15%)
6.0
8.5
3.0
6.0
10.0
Specs Patagonia DAS Light... Arc'teryx Atom Hoody Columbia Heavenly H... Rab Xenair Alpine -... Ortovox Swisswool P...
Measured Weight (Size S) 11.5 oz 10.5 oz 22.4 oz 17.0 oz 10.4 oz
Number of Pockets 3 (2 zippered hand, 1 exterior zippered chest) 3 (2 zippered hand, 1 internal zippered chest) 3 (2 zippered hand, 1 internal zippered chest) 4 (2 zippered hand, 2 zippered chest) 2 (2 zippered torso)
Hem Type No adjustment Dual bungee adjustment No adjustment Dual bungee adjustment Elastic
Fit Relaxed Athletic trim Slim Relaxed Athletic trim
Insulation 65g PlumaFill (100% recycled polyester) Resilient Coreloft Compact 60 (100% recycled polyester) 100% polyester 133 gsm PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Active+ 88 % virgin wool (Swisswool), 12 % polylactide
Outer Fabric 100% recycled ripstop nylon Dope Permeair 20D (100% nylon) Storm-Lite DP II polyester 20D Pertex Quantum Air with fluorocarbon-free DWR Pertex Quantum (100% polyamide)
Lining 100% recycled ripstop nylon Tyono 20D 100% nylon
Stretch fleece side panels: 94% polyester, 6% elastane		 Luscious Pile Fleece Polyester 20D recycled nylon 100 % polyamide
Hood Option Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Built-In Stow Pocket Yes; hand No No No No
Cuff Construction Elasticized cuffs Stretch-knit Stretch-knit wrist-warmer cuff with thumbholes Elasticated gusset, Velcro adjustment Elasticized cuffs