Comparing Wind Jackets for Men
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| Awards |  Best Overall Windbreaker | ||||
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| Price | $140.00 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | $99.00 at Backcountry Compare at 4 sellers | $80.00 at REI | $77.37 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers | $180 List |
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| Pros | Lightest in the category, tiny packed size, larger chest pocket | Low price, simple and effective design, tiny packed-size, impressive DWR coating | Streetwear style, impressive wind resistance, zippered kangaroo pocket | Abrasion resistant, ample room for layering, underarm ventilation | Technical fit, thoughtfully incorporated features, stretchy breathable fabric |
| Cons | See-through material, under-performing DWR fabric | No feature to stow away the hood, thin material can feel clammy during high-output activity | Stifling hot during any activity, lack of water resistance, awkward fit due to waist elastic | Poor water resistance, lack of articulation | Expensive, not very weather resistant, holds onto smell over time |
| Bottom Line | An ultralight jacket purposefully built for fast and light mountain missions | The best overall value and performance in a lightweight package that sets the category standard | Offered in unique colorways, this streetwear-inspired windbreaker is better suited for walking around the city than in the mountains | Despite its flashy appearance, this is a technical windbreaker and is further reinforced with abrasion-resistant fabric | A thoughtfully-designed technical layer for the refined mountain guide |
| Rating Categories | Black Diamond Dista... | Patagonia Houdini -... | Cotopaxi Teca Half-... | Outdoor Research He... | Arc'teryx Squamish... |
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| Specs | Black Diamond Dista... | Patagonia Houdini -... | Cotopaxi Teca Half-... | Outdoor Research He... | Arc'teryx Squamish... |
| Measured Weight (size M) | 3.5 oz | 3.9 oz (size L) | 4.4 oz | 5.0 oz | 4.8 oz |
| Material | 100% nylon ripstop, woven w/ DWR treatment (Green Theme Technology) | 100% nylon ripstop, DWR finish | Repurposed polyester taffeta, repurposed ripstop polyester with DWR finish | 100% Pertex Diamond Fuse (100% nylon ripstop) | 100% nylon, DWR finish |
| Pockets | 1 zip chest | 1 zip chest | 1 zip kangaroo, two hand | 1 zip chest | 1 zip chest |
| Safety Reflective Material | No | No (company states reflective logo on left chest, too small to really be visible) | No | Yes, reflective logo | Yes, reflective logo |
| Stowable Pocket | Yes: chest pocket | Yes: chest pocket | Yes: kangaroo pocket | Yes: chest pocket | Yes: chest pocket |
| Cuff Style | Elastic | Half Elastic | Elastic | Half Elastic | Half Elastic |
| Helmet Compatible Hood | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
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