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Outdoor Research Virtuoso Hooded Down Jacket - Women's

You might get cold in the Sierras unless you are geared up in the Women’s Virtuoso Down Jacket from Outdoor Research. The 650-fill down holds body heat in so you stay nice and toasty, and you can seal out cold air by cinching the dual hem drawcord and tightening the hook-and-loop cuff tabs. The entire jacket compresses into one of the hand pockets so you have a compact, packable jacket that doubles as a down-filled pillow when sleepy time comes around.

Arc'teryx Epsilon SV Hooded Fleece Jacket - Men's

The Arc’teryx Epsilon SV Hooded Jacket delivers moderate warmth and mind-blowing breathability during aerobic backcountry activities. Light insulation takes the chill out of sunset hikes, and the bonded polyester shell resists water while letting the moisture inside your jacket escape with ease. $140.97
  • Athletic fit reduces bulk while accommodating both outer and base layers
  • No-lift gusseted underarms ease climbing
  • High-placed hand pockets are accessible when wearing a harness
  • Stretch wrist gussets work well with gloves
  • Wrist gussets, storm flap and adjustable hem drawcord seal out wind
  • Reflective logos increase safety
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I have this jacket for 2 years now and wearing it mainly around town. This jacket is sufficient for my purpose but if you are looking for something technical, go elsewhere. The fabric is made from polyester with a thin layer of fleece backing. I find them neither very wind nor water resistance. The fabric is also stiff compare to my other jacket using the Windstopper fabric.
On its own, this is a good looking jacket but when you consider the price, there are other jackets with better features. If Arcteryx is your thing, save the money here and go for one of their more expensive jackets.

 
$140.97
40% OFF Retail: $234.95