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GEAR GUIDE: Lightweight Synthetic High Loft Insulating Jackets

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HIDE	IMAGE	MODEL	MSRP	WEIGHT (oz)	WEIGHT (grams)	FABRIC CLASS OF SHELL	SHELL FABRIC	INSULATION	POCKETS	GARMENT STYLE
		Bozeman Mountain Works Bozeman Mountain Works Cocoon Pullover	$189	08.0 oz (Men's M)	227 g (Men's M)	Water-resistant	Pertex Quantum Nylon Ripstop	Polarguard® Delta 1.8 oz/yd2	1 chest	Half length zip pullover
		Notes: Available Fall/Winter 2004
		MontBell Montbell UL Thermawrap Jacket	$129	08.2 oz (Men's M)	232 g (Men's M)	Water-resistant	15 denier Ballistic Airtight™ nylon	Exceloft™	None	Full zip jacket
		Notes:
		Berghaus Berghaus Infinity Lite	$155	09.7 oz (Men's M)	275 g (Men's M)	Water-resistant	Pertex Quantum Nylon Ripstop	Primaloft® One™	One dual hand warmer pocket, chest pocket	Half length zip pullover
		Notes: Available in UK
		MEC Mountain Equipment Co-op Northern Lite Pullover	$63	12.0 oz (Men's M)	340 g (Men's M)	Water-resistant	Microfiber polyester shell	Primaloft® One™ 1.8 oz/yd2	1 chest pocket	Three quarter length zip pullover
		Notes:
		Patagonia Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover	$145	12.5 oz (Men's M)	354 g (Men's M)	Water-resistant	Microdenier ripstop polyester with Deluge® DWR	Polarguard® Delta 2.6 oz/yd2	I chest	Half length zip pullover
		Notes:
		Moonstone Moonstone Cirrus Ultralight Jacket	$140	12.7 oz (Men's M)	360 g (Men's M)	Water-resistant	20D High tenacity ripstop nylon	Thermolite® Micro 3.4 oz yd2	2 hand warmer, 1 internal	Full zip jacket
		Notes:
		Montane Montane Prism Jacket	$145 US	12.9 oz (Men's L)	366 g (Men's L)	Water-resistant	Pertex Microlight	Prism 0.78 oz/yd2	2 handwarmer	Full zip jacket, with hood
		Notes:
		Montane Montane Solo Jacket	$249	15.5 oz. (Men's L)	440 g (Men's L)	Water-resistant	Pertex Quantum Nylon Ripstop	Primaloft® One™ 1.8 oz/yd2	2 large chest pockets	Full zip jacket with roll away hood
		Notes:
		GoLite GoLite Buzz Jacket	$150	15.9 oz (Men's L)	451 g (Men's L)	Water-resistant	Pertex	Primaloft One 1.8 oz/yd2	2 hand warmer, i chest	Full zip jacket
		Notes: Power Stretch underarms, hem drawcord
		Patagonia Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket	$170	16.5 oz (Men's M)	467 g (Men's M)	Water-resistant	Microdenier ripstop polyester with Deluge® DWR	Polarguard® Delta 2.6 oz/yd2	2 hand warmer, 1 interior mesh, 1 interior storage	Full zip jacket with insulated hood
		Notes:
		Wild Things, Inc Wild Things Primaloft Sweater	$132	15.0 oz (Men's M)	525 g (Men's M)	Water-resistant	Nylon shell	Primaloft® One™	2 hand warmer, 1 chest	Full zip jacket
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