Rab Strata Hoody
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91
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Fit
9
Warmth
8
Compressibility
8
Weight
8
Features
9
Value
9
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Warm and comfortable
Weather resistant
Versatile
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Noisy fabric
Hard to stow in own pocket
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MSRP
$245.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer (Women’s)
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90
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Fit
8
Warmth
8
Compressibility
10
Weight
10
Features
7
Value
7
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Best in show for warmth-to-weight ratio
Looks space-age cool
Good mobility
Good storm protection with fitted hood and high neck
Glove-friendly zipper pulls
Compresses into a Nerf football-sized stow pocket
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Expensive
No inside pockets
Tiny zippers reduce weight but feel delicate
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The North Face Thermoball Hoody
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90
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Fit
9
Warmth
8
Compressibility
8
Weight
8
Features
7
Value
10
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Excellent warmth for its weight
Great fit and attractive style
Compressible and lightweight
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Lacks extra features
Not as breathable as other mid layers
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Patagonia Nano Air Hoody
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90
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Fit
9
Warmth
7
Compressibility
7
Features
8
Breathability
10
Style
9
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Stretchy and comfortable
Lightweight and packable
Highly breathable
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Starts to show wear early
Doesn't compress down into its own pocket
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Arcteryx Atom LT Hoody
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89
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Fit
7
Warmth
8
Compressibility
9
Features
8
Breathability
9
Style
8
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Comfortable and lightweight
Compressible yet warm insulation
Breathable fleece side panels
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Too short in the torso
Hood is large and bulky
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Mountain Hardwear Thermostatic
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87
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Fit
7
Warmth
9
Compressibility
9
Weight
7
Features
7
Value
8
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Very lightweight
Compresses easily
Good value
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No extra features
Not as warm as others in test
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MSRP
$185.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Arc’teryx Cerium LT (Women’s)
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86
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Fit
7
Warmth
7
Compressibility
9
Weight
9
Features
7
Value
7
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Great arm mobility
Good neck coverage and snug-fitting hood
Body mapping with hydrophobic synthetic and lofty down
Lightweight and compressible
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Expensive
For the money, it has thin zippers and hard-to-find zipper pulls
No hem draw cord
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Sierra Designs Super Stratus Jacket (Women’s)
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85
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Warmth
7
Fit
8
Compressibility
7
Weight
7
Features
8
Value
8
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Attractive cut
Hood is helmet compatible or cinches tightly around head
Well designed thumbholes
Two outside pockets and three inside including one zippered stash pocket
Good value for a decent performing down jacket
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Thin material against stomach
Exposed wrists on reaches
Feels tight under armpits
Pocket zips too small and thin
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MSRP
$279.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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High Sierra Molo Hybrid
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82
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Fit
7
Warmth
7
Compressibility
7
Weight
6
Features
8
Value
7
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Affordable
Breathable side panels
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Poor hand feel
Poor compressibility
Awkward fit
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MSRP
$94.99
BEST DEAL
N/A
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