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GEAR GUIDE: High Loft Synthetic Insulating Outerwear

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HIDEIMAGEMODELMSRPWEIGHT (oz)WEIGHT (grams)FABRIC CLASS OF SHELLSHELL FABRICWP/B TECHNOLOGYINSULATIONPOCKETSHOODSHELL REINFORCEMENT
Patagonia Patagonia Puffball SweaterPatagonia
Patagonia Puffball Sweater		$14526.0 (Men's M)737 (Men's M)Water-resistant1.5-oz. 30-denier ripstop polyester; Deluge® DWR finish. NoneThermolite® micro 4.7 oz yd2 2 hand warmer Fixed
Notes: None
Montane Montane PropaneMontane
Montane Propane		£159.00 (approx $284 US) 26.28 (Men's L)745 (Men's L)Waterproof/brethableFREEFLOW MicroMicroporous coating, 85% breathable, 5m hydrostatic head Primaloft® One™ 2.6 oz/yd2 (Dryactiv suede microfleece lining) 2 large chest/vent pockets (Cross vent system), one internal security pocket Fixed
Notes: POLARDRI mini-rip reinforced shoulders, elbows, wrists and seat
Arc'Teryx Arc'Teryx Fission Belay ParkaArc'Teryx
Arc'Teryx Fission Belay Parka		$44928.4 (Men's M)805 (Men's M)Waterproof/breathable GORE-TEX® XCR™270NR 2 layerPrimaloft® Sport 5.9 oz/yd2 (200 g/m2)1 chestFixed, fits over helmet
Notes: None
GoLite GoLite Belay ParkaGoLite
GoLite Belay Parka		$24921.0 (Men's L)590 (Men's L)Water-resistantEPICNonePolarguard® Delta2 hand warmer, one internalFixed, fits over helmet
Notes: Reinforced shoulders and wrists
Cloudveil Cloudveil Enclosure JacketCloudveil
Cloudveil Enclosure Jacket		$24523.0 (Manufacturer Spec) 31.0 measured in our prototype (Men's M)653.2 (Manufacturer Spec) 880.4 measured in our prototype (Men's M)Water-resistantCirrus Plus (40D ripstop, with SuperDWR)NonePrimaloft® One™ 7.6 oz/yd2 (260g/m2) in the body and 5.9 oz/yd2 (200g/m2) Primaloft® One™ in the sleeves. 2 hand warmer, one chest, 3 internalFixed, fits over helmet
Notes: None
Moonstone Moonstone Cirrus Hooded JacketMoonstone
Moonstone Cirrus Hooded Jacket		$15029.0 (Men's L)822 (Men's L)Water-resistantShell 40D Mini Ripstop, with DWRNoneThermolite® Micro 6.4 oz yd2 (200 g/m2) in body and 4.8 oz/yd2 (150 g/m2) in sleeves2 hand warmer, 1 chest, 2 internal Fixed, fits over helmet
Notes: None
Wild Things, Inc Wild Things Belay JacketWild Things, Inc
Wild Things Belay Jacket		$26028.0 (Men's M)794 (Men's M)Water-resistantEPICNonePrimaloft® PL1 6 oz/yd2 2 hand warmer, 1 internal zippered, 1 internal water bottle pocket Fixed, fits over helmet
Notes: None
Wild Things, Inc Wild Things EP Hooded Jacket Wild Things, Inc
Wild Things EP Hooded Jacket 		$18518.0 (Men's M) 510 (Men's M) Water-resistant EPIC None Primaloft® PL1 1.8 oz/yd2 2 hand warmer, 1 internal zippered Fixed, fits over helmet
Notes: None
Patagonia Patagonia DAS ParkaPatagonia
Patagonia DAS Parka		$25927.0 (Men's M)765 (Men's M)Water-resistantHigh Tenacity ripstop (1.5 oz 30d with Deluge DWR) NonePolarguard® 3D (5.3 oz/yd2 in body and 4 oz/yd2 in the sleeves) 2 hand warmer, 1 chest, 2 inside mesh bags Fixed, fits over helmet
Notes: None
Mountain Hardwear Mountain Hardwear Chugach 3D JacketMountain Hardwear
Mountain Hardwear Chugach 3D Jacket		$13520.0 (Men's M)567 (Men's M)Water-resistantChugach ripstopNonePolarguard® 3D 2 hand warmer, 1 internal zippered None
Notes: None
Mountain Hardwear Mountain Hardwear Insulated Tempest SL JacketMountain Hardwear
Mountain Hardwear Insulated Tempest SL Jacket		$17523.0 (Men's M) 644 (Men's M)Water-resistantSL Ripstop Conduit SLNonePrimaloft® One™ 5.9 oz/yd2 2 hand warmer, 2 chest Removable
Notes: Reinforced shoulders, elbows, wrists
Integral Designs Integral Designs Dolomitti JacketIntegral Designs
Integral Designs Dolomitti Jacket		$18527.3 (23.6 with hood removed) Men's L775 (670 with hood removed) Men's LWater-resistantPertex P565 Microfibre shell fabric with Teflon DWRNonePrimaloft® Sport 5 oz/yd22 hand warmer, one internal Removable, fits over helmet
Notes: Taslan reinforced shoulders and elbows
MEC Mountain Equipment Coop Magma JacketMEC
Mountain Equipment Coop Magma Jacket		$168 US ($205 Canadian)25.5 oz722 gWater-resistantGore DryLoftNonePrimaloft One (5.0 oz/yd2 throughout)Two hand warmer, One internal, One chestRemovable, insulated hood
Notes: None