Comparing Wind Jackets for Men
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| Awards |  Best Overall Windbreaker | ||||
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| Price | $77.37 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers | $185 List $185.00 at Backcountry | $80.00 at REI | $99.00 at Backcountry Compare at 4 sellers | $140.00 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers |
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| Pros | Abrasion resistant, ample room for layering, underarm ventilation | Futuristic Merino/nylon weave, wind resistance-to-weight ratio, size of chest pocket | Streetwear style, impressive wind resistance, zippered kangaroo pocket | Low price, simple and effective design, tiny packed-size, impressive DWR coating | Lightest in the category, tiny packed size, larger chest pocket |
| Cons | Poor water resistance, lack of articulation | Awkward fit, oversized packed-parcel, expensive | Stifling hot during any activity, lack of water resistance, awkward fit due to waist elastic | No feature to stow away the hood, thin material can feel clammy during high-output activity | See-through material, under-performing DWR fabric |
| Bottom Line | Despite its flashy appearance, this is a technical windbreaker and is further reinforced with abrasion-resistant fabric | All of the advantages of Merino, blended into a wind and weather resistant outerlayer | Offered in unique colorways, this streetwear-inspired windbreaker is better suited for walking around the city than in the mountains | The best overall value and performance in a lightweight package that sets the category standard | An ultralight jacket purposefully built for fast and light mountain missions |
| Rating Categories | Outdoor Research He... | Ortovox Merino Wind... | Cotopaxi Teca Half-... | Patagonia Houdini -... | Black Diamond Dista... |
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| Specs | Outdoor Research He... | Ortovox Merino Wind... | Cotopaxi Teca Half-... | Patagonia Houdini -... | Black Diamond Dista... |
| Measured Weight (size M) | 5.0 oz | 5.5 oz | 4.4 oz | 3.9 oz (size L) | 3.5 oz |
| Material | 100% Pertex Diamond Fuse (100% nylon ripstop) | 55% Merino wool / 45% polyamide, DWR coating | Repurposed polyester taffeta, repurposed ripstop polyester with DWR finish | 100% nylon ripstop, DWR finish | 100% nylon ripstop, woven w/ DWR treatment (Green Theme Technology) |
| Pockets | 1 zip chest | 1 zip chest | 1 zip kangaroo, two hand | 1 zip chest | 1 zip chest |
| Safety Reflective Material | Yes, reflective logo | Yes, reflective logos on chest, right arm, and upper left back | No | No (company states reflective logo on left chest, too small to really be visible) | No |
| Stowable Pocket | Yes: chest pocket | Yes: chest pocket | Yes: kangaroo pocket | Yes: chest pocket | Yes: chest pocket |
| Cuff Style | Half Elastic | Half Elastic | Elastic | Half Elastic | Elastic |
| Helmet Compatible Hood | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
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