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10 Best Softshell Jackets of 2024
10 Best Softshell Jackets of 2024
Fans of year-round adventure activities like hiking, climbing, running, or skiing are always on...

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Best Softshell Jackets for Men of 2024
Best Softshell Jackets for Men of 2024
Do you love breathable weather protection? For over a decade, our gear experts have tested dozens...

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Best Softshell Jackets for Women of 2024
Best Softshell Jackets for Women of 2024
Looking for the best women's softshell? We're here to help. We've tested over 65 different jackets...

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How to Choose a Softshell Jacket for Men - Click for details
How to Choose a Softshell Jacket for Men
Are you in the market for a new softshell? These jackets are a fantastic blend of weather...

by Zach Lovell and Ryan Huetter

How to Choose a Softshell Jacket for Women - Click for details
How to Choose a Softshell Jacket for Women
If you found yourself looking at this website, you might be asking yourself, "Do I really need...

by Kate Pitts and Mary Witlacil

Arc'teryx Gamma Hoody
Arc'teryx Gamma Hoody
The Arc'teryx Gamma Hoody is an exemplary softshell for all-around use in all four seasons. While...

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Patagonia R2 TechFace Hoody
Patagonia R2 TechFace Hoody
The Patagonia R2 TechFace Hoody is an excellent option for cooler temperatures and conditions...

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Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoody
Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoody
We have long been fans of the Gamma line of jackets from Arc'teryx, as they are durable...

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Rab Borealis
Rab Borealis
The Rab Borealis is a lightweight softshell that's among the most breathable options we've ever...

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Rab Kinetic 2.0
Rab Kinetic 2.0
The Rab Kinetic 2.0 is a softshell jacket that offers excellent wet weather protection while...

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Patagonia Dirt Roamer
Patagonia Dirt Roamer
We often wear regular softshell jackets for riding bikes because there have been very few specific...

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Marmot ROM Infinium Hoody
Marmot ROM Infinium Hoody
The Marmot ROM Infinium Hoody stands out for its superior weather protection. Using high-grade...

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Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody
Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody
The Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody is a staggeringly lightweight softshell that can easily be...

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Arc'teryx Gamma Hoody - Women's
Arc'teryx Gamma Hoody - Women's
The Arc'teryx Gamma is a fantastic technical softshell that strikes an ideal balance between...

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Rab Borealis - Women's
Rab Borealis - Women's
The Rab Borealis is a lightweight and well-tailored softshell jacket designed for climbers and...

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Rab Kinetic 2.0 - Women's
Rab Kinetic 2.0 - Women's
The ultra-stretchy and plush Rab Kinetic 2.0 was a review team favorite from the outset. This...

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Patagonia R1 CrossStrata Hoody - Women's
Patagonia R1 CrossStrata Hoody - Women's
The Patagonia R1 CrossStrata Hoody is a technical fleece and softshell hybrid designed for women...

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Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody - Women's
Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody - Women's
The Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody is among the first we throw in our packs for any occasion...

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Amazon Essentials Water-Resistant
Amazon Essentials Water-Resistant
The Amazon Essentials Water-Resistant is a casual-use softshell at a staggeringly friendly price...

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Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hoodie
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hoodie
The Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hoodie has seen minor changes over the years but has remained a...

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The North Face Apex Bionic Hoodie
The North Face Apex Bionic Hoodie
Both casual and athletically inspired, The North Face Apex Bionic Hoodie is a great jacket that is...

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Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Shell
Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Shell
Scoring well in most areas, the Black Diamond Dawn Patrol quickly became a favorite among our...

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Mammut Ultimate VII SO Hooded
Mammut Ultimate VII SO Hooded
The Mammut Ultimate VII SO is the most recent iteration of a long line of softshell jackets from...

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Arc'teryx Proton FL Hoody - Women's
Arc'teryx Proton FL Hoody - Women's
This is a top-notch hybrid that aims to provide wind resistance and warmth. The latest version of...

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Helly Hansen Odin Mountain
Helly Hansen Odin Mountain
The Helly Hansen Odin Mountain is a burly softshell jacket designed for exceptional protection in...

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Rab Vapour-Rise Lite Alpine Jacket
Rab Vapour-Rise Lite Alpine Jacket
When you want a jacket that offers great breathability and a little bit of warmth for a really low...

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Mountain Hardwear Kor Preshell Hoody
Mountain Hardwear Kor Preshell Hoody
The Mountain Hardwear Kor Preshell is either a super durable windshell or ultralight softshell...

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Rab Torque
Rab Torque
The Rab Torque is an excellent softshell jacket for climbing and other mountain activities...

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Black Diamond First Light Hybrid Hoody - Women's
Black Diamond First Light Hybrid Hoody - Women's
The Black Diamond First Light Hoody is a comfy and cozy hybrid mid-layer perfect for things like...

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Patagonia KnifeRidge Jacket
Patagonia KnifeRidge Jacket
The KnifeRidge Was Discontinued in October 2017 Earning our Editors' Choice Award in 2017 is the...

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Patagonia Adze Hoody
Patagonia Adze Hoody
Patagonia discontinued the hooded version of the Adze. The Patagonia Adze Hoody is one of an...

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Arc'teryx Sigma SL Anorak
Arc'teryx Sigma SL Anorak
The Arcteryx Sigma SL Anorak is a unique jacket to this review in that it does not have a full...

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Arc'teryx Psiphon FL Hoody
Arc'teryx Psiphon FL Hoody
Arc'teryx discontinued the Psiphon FL. The Arcteryx Psiphon FL is an incredibly capable jacket...

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Patagonia Simple Guide Hoody
Patagonia Simple Guide Hoody
The Patagonia Simple Guide Hoody is an affordable softshell that performs well for a variety of...

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Marmot Gravity
Marmot Gravity
The Marmot Gravity Jacket prioritizes weather protection over breathability. This non-hooded model...

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Norrona Lofoten Hiloflex200
Norrona Lofoten Hiloflex200
The Norrona Lofoten Hiloflex200 takes a tried and true softshell design (a fleece-backed midweight...

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Patagonia Adze Hybrid Hoody
Patagonia Adze Hybrid Hoody
With excellent mobility, a cozy fleece interior, near weatherproof construction, and a price point...

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The North Face Apex Flex GTX - Women's
The North Face Apex Flex GTX - Women's
We were excited to try out the The North Face Apex Flex GTX, a feature-rich rain jacket/softshell...

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The North Face Shelbe Raschel Hoodie
The North Face Shelbe Raschel Hoodie
The North Face Shelbe Raschel Hoodie is loved by many for its stylish cut, plush lining, and...

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Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoody - Women's
Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoody - Women's
Tried, tested, and true - the Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoody covers nearly everything you need out for...

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Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Shell - Women's
Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Shell - Women's
The Black Diamond Dawn Patrol is a stretchy, highly mobile, and durable softshell that is perfect...

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Marmot ROM 2.0 - Women's
Marmot ROM 2.0 - Women's
With strategically placed Gore-Tex Infinium coupled with stretchy softshell fabric, Marmot...

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Arc'teryx Tenquille Hoody
Arc'teryx Tenquille Hoody
Arc'teryx dropped the Tenquille Hoody from their lineup as of early 2020. The Arc'teryx Tenquille...

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Outdoor Research Ferrosi Grid
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Grid
The Outdoor Research Ferrosi Grid hooded jacket is an excellent choice for cool weather activities...

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Arc'teryx Venta SV
Arc'teryx Venta SV
The Venta SV is No Longer Available The Arc'teryx Venta SV is a fantastic softshell for downhill...

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Mammut Ultimate V SO Hoody
Mammut Ultimate V SO Hoody
The Mammut Ultimate V SO Hoody is made entirely of Gore Windstopper fabric, a three-layer membrane...

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Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hoodie - Women's
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hoodie - Women's
The Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hoodie is an active softshell with excellent features at a reasonable...

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Patagonia Traverse
Patagonia Traverse
Product Discontinued Patagonia no longer makes the Traverse. Our current softshell jacket review...

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Black Diamond Alpine Start
Black Diamond Alpine Start
The Black Diamond Alpine Start is a jacket built for fast and light adventures. It is the most...

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Marmot ROM - Women's
Marmot ROM - Women's
The Marmot ROM scored consistently well across nearly all of our metrics. It is breathable despite...

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