Comparing Softshell Jackets for Women
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Price | $300.00 at Evo Compare at 2 sellers | $74.48 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $107.36 at Amazon | Check Price at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $280 List |
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Pros | Excellent mobility, great weather resistance, breathable, durable, harness-compatible hand pockets | Lightweight, durable, breathable, affordable, premium features, quick drying | Flexible, great fit, long torso, cuffs are comfortable | Inexpensive, stellar mobility and breathability, stow-away pocket, harness-friendly pockets, excellent fit | Insulated, highly breathable, moisture-wicking, comfortable, warm, wind resistant |
Cons | Thin, spendy, relatively heavy | Below average water resistance, baggy fit, hand pockets inaccessible with harness | Wets out easily, material is heavier | Not very warm, below average water resistance | Spendy, 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 resistance | This lightweight and breathable jacket has an arsenal of premium features for an affordable price | A protective and comfortable softshell that easily moves from an afternoon of climbing to the cafe or brewery | This wicked light softshell has great mobility, is highly breathable and well-tailored - a perfect layer for fair-weather climbing or hiking | A 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%) | |||||
Breathability (30%) | |||||
Mobility (25%) | |||||
Weight (10%) | |||||
Versatility (5%) | |||||
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 |
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