Patagonia Women’s Nano-Air Hoody – Flexible and Super Soft Kate Agathon I live in Colorado, where the unofficial uniform is a down hoody jacket. While I love my down, sometimes synthetic is just a better option for insulation; especially those aerobic activities that require a lot of range of movement. That’s why I was especially keen on trying the Patagonia
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KUIU Kenai Hooded Jacket – Awesome, Lightweight, and Quiet Luke Cunningham One piece of gear you will find in almost every closet in Colorado is a puffy jacket. In mine, you will find multiple different versions. When I first saw the Kenai Hooded Jacket, a mid-layer puffy, I knew I had to get my hands on it. Kenai Hooded Jacket
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Kuhl Wyldfire Hoody – Great 800 Fill RDS Down in a Waxed Cotton Stylish Jacket The Kuhl Wyldfire hoody is a versatile jacket. Made from a waxed cotton material for a stylish look, while having great 800 fill RDS certified down as an insulation. This jacket is part high performance puffy, part refined aesthetic. Kuhl Wyldfire Hoody Review There are
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Arc’teryx Trino SL – Extra Breathable and Versatile Softshell The Arc’teryx Trino SL $219 is a very breathable and versatile softshell that is at home on trail runs, biking, and touring. The fit and function are superb and the looks are equally at home in the city or in the mountains. The Arc’teryx Trino SL Review The Arc’teryx Trino SL
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Patagonia Storm 10 Rain Jacket: a minimalist rain jacket that punches way above its weight class. Drew Thayer I’ve owned, borrowed, and tested a lot of raincoats over the years, and there always seemed to be a tradeoff between lightweight and waterproofness at about 10 ounces. Jackets above this weight tend to be 3-layer construction and offer bomber protection in
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Patagonia Houdini vs Houdini Air vs Mountain Hardwear Kor Preshell vs Black Diamond Alpine Start Patagonia Houdini vs Houdini Air vs Mountain Hardwear Kor Preshell vs Black Diamond Alpine Start You asked for it, so here it is! The comparison of several 4oz windbreaker style jackets from Patagonia, Mountain Hardwear, and Black Diamond. Each one of these is a great
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