Comparing Wind Jackets for Men
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| Awards |  Best Overall Windbreaker | ||||
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| Price | $180 List | $99.00 at Backcountry Compare at 4 sellers | $140.00 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | $181.09 at Amazon Compare at 4 sellers | $77.37 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers |
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| Pros | Technical fit, thoughtfully incorporated features, stretchy breathable fabric | Low price, simple and effective design, tiny packed-size, impressive DWR coating | Lightest in the category, tiny packed size, larger chest pocket | Softshell fit and feel, oversized storm hood, designed for freedom of motion | Abrasion resistant, ample room for layering, underarm ventilation |
| Cons | Expensive, not very weather resistant, holds onto smell over time | No feature to stow away the hood, thin material can feel clammy during high-output activity | See-through material, under-performing DWR fabric | Expensive, relatively heavy, odor retention | Poor water resistance, lack of articulation |
| Bottom Line | A thoughtfully-designed technical layer for the refined mountain guide | 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 | An ultra-lightweight alternative to your normal softshell, this jacket is warmer and more comfortable than many without sacrificing breathability | Despite its flashy appearance, this is a technical windbreaker and is further reinforced with abrasion-resistant fabric |
| Rating Categories | Arc'teryx Squamish... | Patagonia Houdini -... | Black Diamond Dista... | Black Diamond Alpin... | Outdoor Research He... |
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| Specs | Arc'teryx Squamish... | Patagonia Houdini -... | Black Diamond Dista... | Black Diamond Alpin... | Outdoor Research He... |
| Measured Weight (size M) | 4.8 oz | 3.9 oz (size L) | 3.5 oz | 7.3 oz | 5.0 oz |
| Material | 100% nylon, DWR finish | 100% nylon ripstop, DWR finish | 100% nylon ripstop, woven w/ DWR treatment (Green Theme Technology) | Schoeller stretch-woven: 93% nylon, 7% Elastane, Schoeller Eco-Repel Bio DWR | 100% Pertex Diamond Fuse (100% nylon ripstop) |
| Pockets | 1 zip chest | 1 zip chest | 1 zip chest | 1 zip chest | 1 zip chest |
| Safety Reflective Material | Yes, reflective logo | No (company states reflective logo on left chest, too small to really be visible) | No | No | Yes, reflective logo |
| Stowable Pocket | Yes: chest pocket | Yes: chest pocket | Yes: chest pocket | Yes: chest pocket | Yes: chest pocket |
| Cuff Style | Half Elastic | Half Elastic | Elastic | Elastic | Half Elastic |
| Helmet Compatible Hood | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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