{"id":1333,"date":"2021-11-29T13:51:54","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T18:51:54","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-01-05T14:04:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T19:04:54","slug":"best-windbreaker-jackets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-windbreaker-jackets\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Windbreaker Jackets of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Best-Windbreakers-Black-Diamond-Alpine-Start-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A backpacker wearing the Black Diamond Alpine Start Windbreaker while hiking in Glacier National Park in June\" class=\"wp-image-27131\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Best-Windbreakers-Black-Diamond-Alpine-Start-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Best-Windbreakers-Black-Diamond-Alpine-Start-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Best-Windbreakers-Black-Diamond-Alpine-Start-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Best-Windbreakers-Black-Diamond-Alpine-Start.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\">\n<p>When the wind is howling at the summit or the lakeside, a windbreaker jacket will make a huge difference in your comfort. Over the last five years, we\u2019ve researched and tested over 30 of the best windbreakers on the market. We\u2019ve taken our top picks on thru-hikes, overnights, and day trips to determine which ones are the most weather resistant, breathable, packable, and comfortable. Our guide to the best windbreaker jackets highlights and ranks our favorites for this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And for more info, check out some of our other most popular gear guides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-sleeping-pads\/\">Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-sleeping-bags\/\">Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-backpacking-backpacks\/\">Best Backpacking Backpacks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/footwear\/best-hiking-shoes-men\/\">Best Hiking Shoes for Men<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/footwear\/best-hiking-shoes-women\/\">Best Hiking Shoes for Women<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-ultralight-tarps-and-tents\/\">Best Ultralight Tents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"quick-picks\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div id=\"quick-picks\" class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/QR-Windbreakers.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16742\" style=\"width:78px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\">Quick Picks for Windbreakers<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out this quick list of our favorites if you\u2019re in a hurry, or continue scrolling to see our full list with in-depth reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong><strong>Best Windbreaker Overall:<\/strong><\/strong> Arc\u2019teryx Squamish <a href=\"https:\/\/arcteryx.sjv.io\/c\/2536211\/1991772\/24493?u=https%3A%2F%2Farcteryx.com%2Fca%2Fen%2Fshop%2Fmens%2Fsquamish-hoody\">Men\u2019s&nbsp;($220)<\/a> \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/arcteryx.sjv.io\/c\/2536211\/1991772\/24493?u=https%3A%2F%2Farcteryx.com%2Fca%2Fen%2Fshop%2Fwomens%2Fsquamish-jacket-9517\">Women\u2019s ($220)<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6f59021e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#squamish\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong><strong>Best Lightweight Windbreaker:<\/strong> <\/strong>Patagonia Houdini <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F143470%2Fpatagonia-houdini-jacket-mens\">Men\u2019s ($109)<\/a> &nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F144128%2Fpatagonia-houdini-jacket-womens\">Women\u2019s ($109)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6f59021e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#patagonia-houdini\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong><strong>Super Breathable &amp; Packable Windbreaker:<\/strong> <\/strong>Montbell Tachyon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montbell.com\/us\/en\/products\/detail\/2303106\">Mens ($139)<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montbell.com\/us\/en\/products\/detail\/2303107\">Women&#8217;s ($139)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6f59021e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#montbell-tachyon\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong><strong>Highly Protective Windbreaker for Cold Weather:<\/strong><\/strong> Ortovox Windbreaker <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2536211\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fortovox-windbreaker-jacket-mens\">Men\u2019s ($185)<\/a> &nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2536211\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fortovox-windbreaker-jacket-womens\">Women\u2019s ($185)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#ortovox\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong><strong>Great Value Windbreaker:<\/strong> <\/strong>Rab Vital Windshell <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ultralight-Windproof-Jacket-Running-Climbing\/dp\/B08P3S7G61?language=en_US&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;linkId=ca84facd051b894916e1621b311e6428&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&amp;tag=cleve05e-20\">Men\u2019s ($95)<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Womens-Ultralight-Windproof-Running-Climbing\/dp\/B09QSXK7PL?language=en_US&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;linkId=95c70c478e4f580c81953416e127dc20&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&amp;tag=cleve05e-20\">Women\u2019s ($95)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6f59021e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#rab-vital\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong><strong>Most Protective &amp; Durable Windbreaker:<\/strong><\/strong> Black Diamond Alpine Start <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F237084%2Fblack-diamond-alpine-start-hoody-mens\">Men\u2019s ($185)<\/a> &nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F248942%2Fblack-diamond-alpine-start-hoody-womens\">Women\u2019s ($185)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#black-diamond\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong><strong>Highly Breathable Windshirt:<\/strong> <\/strong>Patagonia Airshed Pro <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F228565%2Fpatagonia-airshed-pro-pullover-mens\">Men&#8217;s ($139)<\/a> \/ <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F228465%2Fpatagonia-airshed-pro-pullover-womens\">Women&#8217;s ($139)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6f59021e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#columbia-flashback\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong><strong>Best Budget Windbreaker:<\/strong><\/strong> Cotopaxi Teca <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F203402%2Fcotopaxi-teca-half-zip-windbreaker-mens\">Men\u2019s ($80)<\/a> &nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F244266%2Fcotopaxi-teca-half-zip-windbreaker-womens\">Women\u2019s ($80)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#cotopaxi-teca\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong><strong>Ultralight Windbreaker for Die Hard Gram Counters:<\/strong><\/strong> Enlightened Equipment Copperfield <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=17349&amp;pw=180150&amp;ctc=&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fenlightenedequipment.com%2Fmens-cop-wind-shirt%2F\">Men&#8217;s ($120)<\/a> \/ <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=17349&amp;pw=180150&amp;ctc=&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fenlightenedequipment.com%2Fwomens-cop-wind-shirt%2F\">Women&#8217;s ($120)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#copperfield\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"whats-new\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content is-style-default has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e20e7e2d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb57;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-24-px-font-size\"><strong>What\u2019s new<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-font-14-px-font-size\">We put our top windbreaker picks through even more rigorous testing and we tried out some new jackets as well. Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s changed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-font-14-px-font-size\">A new favorite of ours for trail running and other high-output activities, the <strong>Montbell Tachyon<\/strong> is an extremely lightweight and breathable jacket.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-font-14-px-font-size\">The Patagonia <strong>Airshed Pro<\/strong> is unique as it fits more like a shirt than a jacket, making it great for throwing on for moderate temperatures in the shoulder seasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-font-14-px-font-size\">If you\u2019re someone who adds up every gram in your backpack, then you\u2019re going to love the whisper-light <strong>Enlightened Equipment Copperfield<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Arcteryx-Squamish-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tArc\u2019teryx Squamish\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best Windbreaker Overall<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.7\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Men&#039;s\">View Men&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/arcteryx.sjv.io\/c\/2536211\/1991772\/24493?u=https%3A%2F%2Farcteryx.com%2Fca%2Fen%2Fshop%2Fwomens%2Fsquamish-jacket-9517\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Women&#039;s\">View Women&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Ultralight<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">High-quality construction<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Packs into its pocket<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Good balance of breathability\/protection<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Hood works well with helmets<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Expensive<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Slim fit makes it a little hard to layer over bulky clothing<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Arc&#8217;teryx Squamish (<a href=\"https:\/\/arcteryx.sjv.io\/c\/2536211\/1991772\/24493?u=https%3A%2F%2Farcteryx.com%2Fca%2Fen%2Fshop%2Fmens%2Fsquamish-hoody\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">men&#8217;s <\/a>\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/arcteryx.sjv.io\/c\/2536211\/1991772\/24493?u=https%3A%2F%2Farcteryx.com%2Fca%2Fen%2Fshop%2Fwomens%2Fsquamish-jacket-9517\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">women&#8217;s<\/a>) is the ultimate ultralight, wind-resistant shell designed for outdoor enthusiasts who demand performance and durability. Weighing just five ounces, this jacket offers a perfect balance of packability, breathability, and weather resistance, making it an essential companion for hikers, climbers, runners, and skiers alike.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crafted from a stretchy and mobile nylon fabric, the Squamish excels in activities requiring a wide range of motion. Its 30-denier shell, enhanced with a durable water-repellent (DWR) coating, offers exceptional windproofing and light moisture resistance. A helmet-compatible brimmed hood provides extra protection from the elements, doubling as a sun-shielding bill on brighter days. Despite its slightly thicker material compared to some competitors, the Squamish remains breathable and excels in high-aerobic activities like backcountry skiing and mountain running. Its fitted design suits slender builds and alpine-focused layering. Its adjustable waist and hood cinches also ensure a secure, customized fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Squamish conveniently packs into its chest pocket, complete with a loop for easy attachment to backpacks or harnesses, making it incredibly portable. Although it sits at a premium price point, its exceptional durability\u2014proven to withstand years of rugged use\u2014justifies the investment for serious adventurers seeking a reliable, versatile layer. For those who value sleek functionality and all-season performance, the Arc&#8217;teryx Squamish remains a top-tier windbreaker that stands the test of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/arcteryx-squamish-jacket-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Arc\u2019teryx Squamish Full Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 4rem\" class=\"product-details__block --badged md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"patagonia-houdini\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Patagonia-Houdini.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Patagonia-Houdini.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Patagonia-Houdini-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Patagonia-Houdini-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Patagonia-Houdini-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPatagonia Houdini\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best Lightweight Windbreaker<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$109\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3.7 oz.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F143470%2Fpatagonia-houdini-jacket-mens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Men&#039;s\">View Men&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F144128%2Fpatagonia-houdini-jacket-womens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Women&#039;s\">View Women&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Ultralight<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Excellent value<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Lots of color options<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Packs down into pocket<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Good balance of breathability\/protection<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Slim fit makes it a little hard to layer over bulky clothing<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Patagonia Houdini (<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F143470%2Fpatagonia-houdini-jacket-mens\">men&#8217;s<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F144128%2Fpatagonia-houdini-jacket-womens\">women&#8217;s<\/a>) is a lightweight, packable, and weather-resistant windbreaker perfect for fast-and-light adventures. At just 3.5 ounces, this ultralight shell is one of the lightest windbreakers on the market that still offers exceptional wind protection. Designed for lightweight performance, the Houdini packs into its own chest pocket, creating a compact bundle smaller than a one-liter bottle, complete with an integrated carabiner loop for easy attachment to your gear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built for high-output activities, the Houdini features a slim, athletic fit. Elastic cuffs, an adjustable hem, and a cinchable hood provide a secure, streamlined fit to keep the wind at bay. The durable ripstop nylon construction includes a DWR finish to shed light moisture, but this is not a rain jacket\u2014it performs best on windy days with little to no precipitation. Its ventilation is limited to unzipping the front, but the Houdini remains breathable enough for moderate to high-intensity activities like hiking, trail running, and skiing. It dries quickly if exposed to light rain or sweat, making it a reliable option for variable conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Houdini\u2019s minimalist design, exceptional packability, and affordable price make it a must-have for hikers, climbers, and outdoor enthusiasts who prioritize weight savings and simplicity. Whether stowed in a backpack or clipped to a harness, it\u2019s a dependable layer for any adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/patagonia-houdini-jacket-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Patagonia Houdini Full Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__badge\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/EditorsPick-Windbreaker.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"The CleverHiker Editor&#039;s Pick Badge Logo with a windbreaker picture in the middle\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"montbell-tachyon\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Montbell-CH-Formatted.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Montbell-CH-Formatted.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Montbell-CH-Formatted-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Montbell-CH-Formatted-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Montbell-CH-Formatted-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMontbell Tachyon Jacket\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Super Breathable &#038; Packable Windbreaker<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$139\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2.5 oz.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montbell.com\/us\/en\/products\/detail\/2303106\/\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Men&#039;s\">View Men&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montbell.com\/us\/en\/products\/detail\/2303107\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Women&#039;s\">View Women&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Ultralight<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Pit vents<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Extremely Breathable<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Packable<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Zip hand pockets<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Not as durable as some<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Hard to adjust hood<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Montbell Tachyon Jacket (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montbell.com\/us\/en\/products\/detail\/2303106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Men&#8217;s<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montbell.com\/us\/en\/products\/detail\/2303107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women&#8217;s<\/a>) is the ultimate windbreaker for ultralight enthusiasts, weighing just 2.5 ounces (men\u2019s medium). Crafted from a paper-thin seven-denier Ballistic Airlight nylon ripstop, it offers complete windproof protection while remaining incredibly packable. It folds into its internal stuff pocket, reducing to the size of a tangerine. Plus, it fits easily into a running vest, backpack, or pants pocket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This jacket has excellent breathability, making it an ideal choice for high-output activities like trail running and strenuous uphill hikes. Four built-in vents in each armpit and moisture-permeable fabric allow sweat to evaporate quickly, keeping you dry and comfortable during intense efforts. Though it lacks water resistance and wets through almost instantly in rain, it dries remarkably fast, making it suitable for dry, windy conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tachyon\u2019s performance fit is slim and tailored. Though the elastic cuffs provide a secure fit, the non-stretch hem can ride up during activity, and the trim cut may feel restrictive for those with broader shoulders or bulkier layers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ultralight windbreaker is perfect for thru-hikers, ultra runners, and anyone who prioritizes minimal weight without sacrificing performance. Its impressive packability and breathability make it a reliable companion for adventures where every gram counts. If you\u2019re looking for a windbreaker that blends technical features with ultralight construction, the Montbell Tachyon delivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/montbell-tachyon-hooded-jacket-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Montbell Tachyon Full Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"ortovox\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ortovox-Windbreaker.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ortovox-Windbreaker.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ortovox-Windbreaker-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ortovox-Windbreaker-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ortovox-Windbreaker-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOrtovox Windbreaker\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Highly Protective Windbreaker for Cold Weather<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$185\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5.5 oz.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2536211\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fortovox-windbreaker-jacket-mens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Men&#039;s\">View Men&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2536211\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fortovox-windbreaker-jacket-womens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Women&#039;s\">View Women&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Moisture wicking<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Warm<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Odor reisstant<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Easy to layer<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Protective<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Packs into its pocket<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Durable<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Stylish<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Very expensive<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Fits a little short in the torso<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Ortovox Windbreaker (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ortovox.com\/us-en\/shop\/shop\/p656813-jackets-vests-windbreaker-jacket-m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Men\u2019s<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ortovox.com\/us-en\/shop\/shop\/p656833-jackets-vests-windbreaker-jacket-w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Women\u2019s<\/a>) <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">combines lightweight construction, exceptional breathability, and the natural warmth of merino wool to create a versatile, high-performing layer for outdoor adventures. At just 5.5 ounces, its low weight allows it to pack down to the size of an apple in its zippered chest pocket.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crafted with Ortovox\u2019s proprietary Merino Protect fabric\u2014a blend of 55% Merino wool and 45% nylon\u2014it offers impressive wind resistance while maintaining excellent temperature regulation. Stretchy, Tec-Stretch side panels enhance mobility and ventilation, though they sacrifice some windproofing in high gusts. The jacket\u2019s DWR coating, combined with Merino\u2019s naturally hydrophobic properties, beads light rain and snow effectively. Although, it\u2019s best suited for dry or lightly misting conditions rather than heavy precipitation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed with a slim, athletic fit, the Ortovox is ideal for trail running, hiking, and skiing. However, its snug cut can feel restrictive over thicker mid-layers, and the short torso may ride up during activity, particularly when wearing a pack. Elastic cuffs and an adjustable hood provide additional comfort and security.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It carries a higher price tag, but the Ortovox Windbreaker excels in breathability, comfort, and durability, making it a standout choice for aerobic pursuits and four-season use. For those seeking a lightweight windbreaker that balances performance and premium materials, the Ortovox is a strong choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/ortovox-windbreaker-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ortovox Windbreaker Full Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"rab-vital\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rab-Vital-Windshell.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rab-Vital-Windshell.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rab-Vital-Windshell-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rab-Vital-Windshell-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rab-Vital-Windshell-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRab Vital Windshell\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Great Value Windbreaker<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$95\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.8 oz.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2536211\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Frab-vital-windshell-hooded-jacket-mens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Men&#039;s\">View Men&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2536211\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Frab-vital-hooded-windshell-womens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Women&#039;s\">View Women&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Good value<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Zippered hand pockets<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Packs into its pocket<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Ulralight<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Not as breathable as some<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">No water-resistant coating<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Rab Vital Windshell (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ultralight-Windproof-Jacket-Running-Climbing\/dp\/B08P3S7G61?language=en_US&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;linkId=ca84facd051b894916e1621b311e6428&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&amp;tag=cleve05e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Men\u2019s<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Womens-Ultralight-Windproof-Running-Climbing\/dp\/B09QSXK7PL?language=en_US&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;linkId=95c70c478e4f580c81953416e127dc20&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&amp;tag=cleve05e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Women\u2019s<\/a>) <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a durable, moderately lightweight, and versatile layer designed for windy adventures and unpredictable weather. Constructed with 20-denier Atmos woven nylon and treated with a fluorocarbon-free DWR coating, it effectively blocks wind and sheds light moisture, making it ideal for hiking, climbing, and everyday wear. At 4.8 ounces it\u2019s slightly heavier than some competitors, but its robust build provides extra protection against the elements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Vital\u2019s thoughtful design includes an elastic hood with a structured brim, elastic cuffs, and a drawcord hem to keep the jacket secure during gusty conditions. Unique to the Vital, a snap closure at the chest allows you to fully unzip the jacket for ventilation while keeping it in place\u2014a feature that\u2019s especially useful during high-output activities like trail running. Two zippered hand pockets add functionality, though their placement beneath a backpack\u2019s waist strap may limit accessibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not the most breathable windbreaker in its class, but the Vital performs well enough for moderate exertion and excels in colder, windier conditions where warmth and durability are priorities. It can be packed into one of its hand pockets for stowing, though the lack of a dedicated reversible stuff pocket can make this less convenient.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering excellent value at a reasonable price, the Rab Vital is a reliable choice for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a windbreaker that balances performance, versatility, and durability. Its thoughtful features and sturdy design make it a standout for adventures in adverse weather.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/rab-vital-jacket-review\/\">Rab Vital Windbreaker Full Review<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"black-diamond\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Black-Diamond-Alpine-Start.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Black Diamond mens alpine start stock image in blue\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Black-Diamond-Alpine-Start.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Black-Diamond-Alpine-Start-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Black-Diamond-Alpine-Start-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Black-Diamond-Alpine-Start-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBlack Diamond Alpine Start\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Most Protective &#038; Durable Windbreaker<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.4\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$185\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t7.2 oz.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F237084%2Fblack-diamond-alpine-start-hoody-mens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Men&#039;s\">View Men&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F248942%2Fblack-diamond-alpine-start-hoody-womens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Women&#039;s\">View Women&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Durable<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Excellent wind protections and better-than-anverage rain protection<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Breathable<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Stretchy<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Hood works well with helmets<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Packs into its pocket<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Expensive<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Slightly heavier\/bulkier than others<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Black Diamond Alpine Start (<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F237084%2Fblack-diamond-alpine-start-hoody-mens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Men&#8217;s<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F248942%2Fblack-diamond-alpine-start-hoody-womens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women&#8217;s<\/a>) is a versatile windbreaker designed for alpine adventures where durability, wind resistance, and mobility are essential. Made from Schoeller stretch-woven fabric with an Eco-Repel Bio PFC-free DWR coating, it offers the lightweight breathability of a windbreaker with the weather resistance of a soft shell. At 7.7 ounces it\u2019s one of the heaviest jackets in our lineup but provides superior protection and durability, making it a reliable choice for challenging conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Alpine Start excels at blocking wind and repelling light snow or drizzle but isn\u2019t suitable for sustained rain. Its breathable fabric prevents moisture buildup during high-output activities like backcountry skiing or trail running. Though warmer than most windbreakers, it\u2019s ideal for cooler alpine environments or layering in winter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This jacket is thoughtfully designed with a helmet-compatible hood, elastic hem, and a cinchable hood for a secure fit. It packs into its chest pocket, compressing to the size of an orange, and includes a harness loop for easy carry. The fit is roomy, accommodating layers underneath, but may feel oversized for summer use with just a base layer. Sizing down is recommended for a slimmer fit in warmer conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Alpine Start is perfect for climbers, alpine hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts who need a durable and flexible layer. Its premium construction, stretch, and weather resistance make it an excellent choice for windy, cold-weather adventures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/black-diamond-alpine-start-jacket-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Diamond Alpine Start Full Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"airshed\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Patagonia_Airshed_Pro-Product-Card.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Patagonia_Airshed_Pro-Product-Card.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Patagonia_Airshed_Pro-Product-Card-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Patagonia_Airshed_Pro-Product-Card-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Patagonia_Airshed_Pro-Product-Card-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPatagonia Airshed Pro\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Highly Breathable Windshirt<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.4\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$139\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4 oz\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F228565%2Fpatagonia-airshed-pro-pullover-mens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Men&#039;s\">View Men&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F228465%2Fpatagonia-airshed-pro-pullover-womens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Women&#039;s\">View Women&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Excellent breathability<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Comfortable on the skin<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Packable<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Stretchy<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Push up arms increase ventilation<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Not as windproof as some<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Hard to layer underneath<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Patagonia Airshed Pro (<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F228565%2Fpatagonia-airshed-pro-pullover-mens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Men&#8217;s<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F228465%2Fpatagonia-airshed-pro-pullover-womens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women&#8217;s<\/a>) is an ultralight, breathable, and wind-resistant layer designed for high-output activities like trail running and hiking. Blurring the line between a shirt and a jacket, it features a wind-resistant polyester body for core protection and recycled Capilene Cool polyester in the hood and sleeves for breathability and stretch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weighing just 3.7 ounces, the Airshed Pro is lightweight and packable, zipping into its chest pocket to form a compact bundle that fits into a running vest, belt, or coat pocket. Its slim fit is comfortable against the skin and ideal for layering over a baselayer, though it isn\u2019t roomy enough for mid-layers. The Capilene Cool fabric in the arms and hood wicks moisture effectively and feels soft, making it comfortable for long aerobic outings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body provides solid wind resistance, but the breathable arms and hood allow wind to pass through, limiting its effectiveness in strong winds or extended exposure. The DWR-treated fabric can repel light moisture but wets through quickly in rain, making it better suited for dry conditions. Ideal for trail runners and climbers, the Airshed Pro excels in breathability, comfort, and lightweight performance. It\u2019s best for cool, calm conditions where its unique blend of wind protection and moisture-wicking shines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/patagonia-airshed-pro-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patagonia Airshed Pro Full Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 4rem\" class=\"product-details__block --badged md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"cotopaxi-teca\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cotopaxi-mens-teca-half-zip.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"cotopaxi teca men&#039;s half zip stock image in riverbend\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cotopaxi-mens-teca-half-zip.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cotopaxi-mens-teca-half-zip-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cotopaxi-mens-teca-half-zip-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cotopaxi-mens-teca-half-zip-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCotopaxi Teca\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best Budget Windbreaker<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.2\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$80\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.4 oz.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F203402%2Fcotopaxi-teca-half-zip-windbreaker-mens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Men&#039;s\">View Men&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F244266%2Fcotopaxi-teca-half-zip-windbreaker-womens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Women&#039;s\">View Women&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Affordable<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Stylish<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Easy to layer<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Hand pockets<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Packs into its pocket<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Slightly heavier\/bulkier than others<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Not as breathable as others<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Half-zip isn&#039;t as convenient<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cotopaxi Teca Half-Zip Windbreaker (<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F203402%2Fcotopaxi-teca-half-zip-windbreaker-mens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Men&#8217;s<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F244266%2Fcotopaxi-teca-half-zip-windbreaker-womens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women&#8217;s<\/a>) combines eco-friendly materials, bold style, and reliable wind resistance, making it a versatile choice for front-country adventures and trail-to-town outings. Made from repurposed polyester taffeta, this sustainable layer offers durability and windproof protection while reducing environmental impact. Its DWR finish adds light water resistance, effectively beading off drizzle and snow for short stints in the elements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Teca stands out with its retro-inspired colorways and unique design. A kangaroo pouch with a zippered pocket and pass-through hand pocket adds functionality, and the elastic cuffs, hood, and hem provide a secure fit. The fit is relaxed and slightly baggy, ideal for layering in cooler weather. At the same time, it lacks the streamlined profile of more performance-oriented windbreakers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weighing 5.2 ounces (men\u2019s medium) the Teca is bulkier than other options in our lineup. However, it can pack into its kangaroo pocket, compressing to roughly the size of a Nalgene bottle. Its thick nylon construction offers superior wind and rain resistance compared to competitors but sacrifices breathability, making it less suitable for high-intensity activities like running or skiing. Sweat buildup can occur during exertion, so it\u2019s best reserved for casual hikes, bike rides, or low-output adventures. Affordable, stylish, and sustainable, the Cotopaxi Teca is a great entry-level windbreaker or casual layer for those prioritizing a vibrant design and eco-conscious construction over technical performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/patagonia-airshed-pro-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cotopaxi Teca Full Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__badge\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BudgetBuy\u2014Windbreaker.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"The CleverHiker Budget Buy Badge Logo with a windbreaker jacket picture in the middle\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"copperfield\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Enlightened_Equipment_Copperfield-Product-Card.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Enlightened_Equipment_Copperfield-Product-Card.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Enlightened_Equipment_Copperfield-Product-Card-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Enlightened_Equipment_Copperfield-Product-Card-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Enlightened_Equipment_Copperfield-Product-Card-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEnlightened Equipment Copperfield Wind Shirt\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Ultralight Windbreaker for Die Hard Gram Counters<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.1\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$120\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2.3 oz\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&#038;mi=17349&#038;pw=180150&#038;ctc=&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fenlightenedequipment.com%2Fmens-cop-wind-shirt%2F\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Men&#039;s\">View Men&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&#038;mi=17349&#038;pw=180150&#038;ctc=&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fenlightenedequipment.com%2Fwomens-cop-wind-shirt%2F\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Women&#039;s\">View Women&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Packable<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Extremely lightweight<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Cinches in hood and waist<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Breathable<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">No pockets<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Runs large<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Enlightened Equipment Copperfield Wind Shirt (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=17349&amp;pw=180150&amp;ctc=&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fenlightenedequipment.com%2Fmens-cop-wind-shirt%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Men&#8217;s<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=17349&amp;pw=180150&amp;ctc=&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fenlightenedequipment.com%2Fwomens-cop-wind-shirt%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women&#8217;s<\/a>) is a standout choice for ultralight hikers who prioritize weight savings above all else. Weighing in at a mere 2.3 ounces, this windbreaker is one of the lightest on the market, making it an ideal choice for thru-hikers, trail runners, and fast packers. Its 10-denier nylon fabric provides wind resistance, though it doesn\u2019t perform as well in high gusts as heavier alternatives. Thanks to its ultralight construction, the Copperfield excels in packability, easily compressing into the palm of your hand to the size of a tangerine, ensuring it&#8217;s always within reach when the weather turns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The jacket&#8217;s design forgoes features like pockets, adjustable cuffs, or a helmet-compatible hood, making it less versatile for those seeking all-weather protection for a variety of activities. The thin material, while breathable, doesn&#8217;t manage moisture as well as hoped, and its lightness comes at the cost of durability, as it is more susceptible to abrasions and cuts than a more robust jacket. Additionally, the Copperfield runs large, offering ample space for layering but necessitating a size down for those who prefer it worn with only a base layer underneath.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for gram counters and minimalist hikers who won\u2019t mind sacrificing durability and features for extreme weight savings, the Copperfield is best suited for committed ultralight enthusiasts looking to shave ounces from their kit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/enlightened-equipment-copperfield-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copperfield Wind Shirt Full Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-object-cover-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-runner-running-on-a-trail-wearing-the-Rab-Vital-Windshell.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11931\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-runner-running-on-a-trail-wearing-the-Rab-Vital-Windshell.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-runner-running-on-a-trail-wearing-the-Rab-Vital-Windshell-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-runner-running-on-a-trail-wearing-the-Rab-Vital-Windshell-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-runner-running-on-a-trail-wearing-the-Rab-Vital-Windshell-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rab Vital Windshell. &#8211; Photo credit: Heather Eldridge (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\r\n<section style=\"margin-block-start: 1rem;\" class=\"product-comparison-table__block alignfull-mobile alignfull-desktop align wp-block-acf-product-comparison-table-v2\" id=\"acf-block-6835db52697db\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"product-comparison-table__heading\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"compare\">Product Comparison Table<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div id=\"tableContainer\" class=\"w-full overflow-x-auto product-comparison-table__wrapper\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<table class=\"w-full border border-collapse table-auto border-arsenic sortable desc\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<thead>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<th id=\"defaultSort\" class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">oSort<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<th id=\"productTitle\" class=\"text-left border border-arsenic\">Product<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeather Resistance\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBreathability\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight &amp; Packability\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tComfort &amp; Fit\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\r\n\t\t\t\t<tbody>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"Arc\u2019teryx Squamish\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tArc\u2019teryx Squamish<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/arcteryx.sjv.io\/c\/2536211\/1991772\/24493?u=https%3A%2F%2Farcteryx.com%2Fca%2Fen%2Fshop%2Fmens%2Fsquamish-hoody\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/arcteryx.sjv.io\/c\/2536211\/1991772\/24493?u=https%3A%2F%2Farcteryx.com%2Fca%2Fen%2Fshop%2Fwomens%2Fsquamish-jacket-9517\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.7\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"220\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$220\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"4.9\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.9 oz.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"Patagonia Houdini\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPatagonia Houdini<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F143470%2Fpatagonia-houdini-jacket-mens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F144128%2Fpatagonia-houdini-jacket-womens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"109\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$109\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"3.7\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3.7 oz.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"Montbell Tachyon Jacket\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMontbell Tachyon Jacket<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montbell.com\/us\/en\/products\/detail\/2303106\/\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montbell.com\/us\/en\/products\/detail\/2303107\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"139\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$139\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"2.5\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2.5 oz.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3.9\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"Ortovox Windbreaker\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOrtovox Windbreaker<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2536211\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fortovox-windbreaker-jacket-mens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2536211\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fortovox-windbreaker-jacket-womens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"185\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$185\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"5.5\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5.5 oz.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"Rab Vital Windshell\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRab Vital Windshell<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2536211\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Frab-vital-windshell-hooded-jacket-mens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2536211\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Frab-vital-hooded-windshell-womens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"95\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$95\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"4.8\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.8 oz.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"Black Diamond Alpine Start\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBlack Diamond Alpine Start<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F237084%2Fblack-diamond-alpine-start-hoody-mens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F248942%2Fblack-diamond-alpine-start-hoody-womens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.4\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"185\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$185\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"7.2\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t7.2 oz.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"Patagonia Airshed Pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPatagonia Airshed Pro<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F228565%2Fpatagonia-airshed-pro-pullover-mens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F228465%2Fpatagonia-airshed-pro-pullover-womens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.4\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"139\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$139\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"4\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4 oz\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3.9\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"Cotopaxi Teca\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCotopaxi Teca<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F203402%2Fcotopaxi-teca-half-zip-windbreaker-mens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F244266%2Fcotopaxi-teca-half-zip-windbreaker-womens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.2\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"80\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$80\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"4.4\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.4 oz.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3.9\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3.9\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"Enlightened Equipment Copperfield Wind Shirt\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnlightened Equipment Copperfield Wind Shirt<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&#038;mi=17349&#038;pw=180150&#038;ctc=&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fenlightenedequipment.com%2Fmens-cop-wind-shirt%2F\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&#038;mi=17349&#038;pw=180150&#038;ctc=&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fenlightenedequipment.com%2Fwomens-cop-wind-shirt%2F\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.1\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"120\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$120\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"3\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2.3 oz\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3.8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3.8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\r\n\t\t\t\t<caption class=\"table-caption p-2 pb-4 text-left text-14px w-full max-w-[100vw]\"><div class=\"flex flex-row items-center\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-initial mr-3 basis-auto\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"resetSort\" class=\"reset-sort btn btn-secondary !py-1 !px-3\">Reset Sort<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-auto px-2 basis-auto\"><\/div><\/caption>\t\t\t<\/table>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center justify-end w-full product-comparison-table__footer\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center product-comparison-table__footer__nav\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<button\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex items-center justify-center product-comparison-table__footer__nav__button --prev scroll-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg 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document.getElementById('defaultSort')\r\n\t\tif (el) {\r\n\t\t\tel.click();\r\n\t\t\tresetClicked = true;\r\n\t\t}\r\n\t});\r\n\r\n\t\/\/ Add event listener to all sortable headers to reset the resetClicked flag\r\n\tvar headers = document.querySelectorAll('.sortable th');\r\n\theaders.forEach(function(header) {\r\n\t\theader.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n\t\t\tresetClicked = false;\r\n\t\t});\r\n\t});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_8031-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A man walks along an alpine ridge wearing a windbreaker.\" class=\"wp-image-46159\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_8031-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_8031-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_8031-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_8031-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_8031-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_8031-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Arc\u2019teryx Squamish is elastic and mobile for days on the trail. &#8211; Photo Credit: Miles Knotek (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"how-we-test\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"how-we-tested\">How We Test &amp; Methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We assessed each windbreaker jacket for weather resistance, breathability, weight and packability, and comfort and fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-weather-resistance\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">WEATHER RESISTANCE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Field testing is at the core of every one of our metrics. We brought every jacket out into wind, rain, and snow to test how well it protected us from the elements. We finished our testing with an at-home test where we held a blow dryer on full blast to each jacket to be able to compare each jacket\u2019s wind resistance in a controlled setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-breathability\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">BREATHABILITY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When using each jacket on hikes, runs, and skis, we noted any clamminess or sweat build up. We also wore the jacket for an hour run while intentionally overdressed to see how well the jacket vented excess perspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-weight-amp-packability\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">WEIGHT &amp; PACKABILITY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We weighed every windbreaker jacket in our gear guide to compare it to the manufacturer\u2019s stated weight. We also packed every jacket as small as possible and tried to fit them in different packs, running vests, and pockets to test their portability. We evaluated them based on measured weight and noted which jackets stuff into their own pockets or not. An ounce difference may not seem like much of a difference, but we take into account every bit of weight to find which jacket is the lightest and most packable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-comfort-amp-fit\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">COMFORT &amp; FIT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We wore each jacket multiple days for hours at a time to assess how it felt in the field. We also experimented with layering under each wind jacket to determine which ones were a better fit for winter layering and which ones were slim-fitting and better worn with only a base layer underneath. Even though comfort and fit are ultimately up to the wearer, we take pride in our ability to determine how each jacket fits and which outdoor activities make the most sense for a specific windbreaker.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250107_133829.jpg\" alt=\"A closeup of the chest zipper on a windbreaker.\" class=\"wp-image-51125\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250107_133829.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250107_133829-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250107_133829-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250107_133829-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250107_133829-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Patagonia Airshed Pro&#8217;s double zipper is great for enhancing airflow. &#8211; Photo Credit: Miles Knotek (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"why-trust\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"trust-us\">Why Trust CleverHiker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve hiked upward of 100,000 miles on trails all over the world, including treks through the alpine peaks of Patagonia, summer monsoons in the Rockies, and sweltering days in the desert, with more than 5000 nights in the wilderness.&nbsp;Gear Analyst <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/author\/brett-kretzer\/\">Brett Kretzer<\/a> pitched and slept in these shelters along his many thru-hikes of the Long Trail, Colorado Trail, GR11, Wonderland Trail, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He weathered nights through high-alpine storms in frigid temperatures on trail and nerded out on all of their specs at basecamp. His extensive experience as a gear tester and adviser gives him a unique, data-driven insight into the features and functionality that backpackers, including himself, are most often looking for.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8547.jpg\" alt=\"A man hikes down a steep mountain trail.\" class=\"wp-image-48029\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8547.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8547-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8547-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8547-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8547-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Miles testing the Enlightened Equipment Copperfield Wind Shirt. &#8211; Photo Credit: Miles Knotek (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"analysis\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"results\">Analysis &amp; Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We ranked the best windbreaker jackets by five metrics: value, weather resistance, breathability, weight &amp; packability, and comfort &amp; fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-value\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">VALUE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At CleverHiker, the metric of value refers to the balance between price and performance. With that definition in mind, the <strong>Rab Vital Windbreaker<\/strong> is a standout option. With a sub-hundred-dollar price point and solid performance across our other metrics, it\u2019s a versatile and reliable option for budget-conscious adventurers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Patagonia Houdini<\/strong> is another long-time favorite of ours with excellent performance. Its combination of packability, weather resistance, and affordability make it one of our best all-around jackets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If price is your number one concern when picking out windbreakers, then the <strong>Cotopaxi Teca<\/strong> is the obvious choice. The least expensive jacket in our lineup, it\u2019s made of sustainable materials in bold colorways to create a unique and distinctive jacket that is sure to earn a place in any budget adventurer\u2019s closet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sheets-chart-block\" data-block-id=\"78680ffb-6592-4801-9060-866f6ab236ff\" data-chart-type=\"scatter\" data-sheet-title=\"Value (Price vs. Overall Score)\" data-sheet-id=\"1T1jPRzbkrtyi6FmdW5-S2g_K6hFK12fqu_aozsiSeW8\" data-label=\"A2:A13\" data-stats=\"O2:O13\" data-overlay=\"\" data-overlays=\"[&quot;A2:A10&quot;]\" data-bar-color=\"#529ECC\" data-x-axis-label=\"Overall Score\" data-y-axis-label=\"Price\" data-trendline-label=\"Trendline (below = better value)\" data-x-axis-data=\"L2:L10\" data-y-axis-data=\"C2:C10\" data-sort-order=\"default\" data-editors-pick-text=\"\" data-editors-pick-image=\"\" data-budget-buy-text=\"\" data-budget-buy-image=\"\" data-axis-prepend-symbol=\"$\" data-axis-symbol-selection=\"y\"><div class=\"sheets-chart-canvas-wrap\" style=\"height:420px;max-width:800px\"><canvas class=\"sheets-chart-canvas\"><\/canvas><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"weather\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-weather-resistance-0\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">WEATHER RESISTANCE <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though a windbreaker won\u2019t replace your rain jacket or hardshell on the harshest days, we were pleasantly surprised with the weather resistance of a few jackets in our lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Black Diamond Alpine Start<\/strong> is purpose-built for alpine environments exposed to high wind and the occasional pulse of precipitation. This quickly became one of our top layers to bring out when the forecast was uncertain because it provides superior wind resistance and even repels light moisture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, the <strong>Arc\u2019teryx Squamish <\/strong>is another windbreaker we found ourselves using again and again on some of the harshest days. This quickly became our jacket of choice for backcountry ski days when we needed protection from wind and snow, but didn\u2019t need the bulk of a hardshell.&nbsp;<br>Lastly, the <strong>Rab Vital<\/strong> is an affordable option that packs a punch when the weather turns bad. On an extremely windy day in the Alpine of Alaska\u2019s Western Chugach, we were glad to have this jacket with us as it kept us warm and protected from even the strongest gusts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sheets-chart-block\" data-block-id=\"a15e19a2-ff06-4e06-ae35-09bf7e9f1e3b\" data-chart-type=\"bar\" data-sheet-title=\"Weather Resistance Rating\" data-sheet-id=\"1T1jPRzbkrtyi6FmdW5-S2g_K6hFK12fqu_aozsiSeW8\" data-label=\"A2:A10\" data-stats=\"H2:H10\" data-overlay=\"\" data-overlays=\"[&quot;F2:F10&quot;]\" data-bar-color=\"#529ECC\" data-x-axis-label=\"\" data-y-axis-label=\"\" data-trendline-label=\"\" data-x-axis-data=\"\" data-y-axis-data=\"\" data-sort-order=\"value-high-low\" data-editors-pick-text=\"\" data-editors-pick-image=\"\" data-budget-buy-text=\"\" data-budget-buy-image=\"\" data-axis-prepend-symbol=\"\" data-axis-symbol-selection=\"\"><div class=\"sheets-chart-canvas-wrap\" style=\"height:420px;max-width:800px\"><canvas class=\"sheets-chart-canvas\"><\/canvas><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"breathability\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-breathability-0\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">BREATHABILITY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We hate feeling trapped in a sweaty bag as much as anyone and as such have narrowed down the field to bring you the highest performers and most breathable options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Montbell Tachyon<\/strong> is a clear leader in this metric as it offers some of the best breathability on the market. Thanks to four-inch-long vents under each arm, and extremely sweat-permeable fabric, the Tachyon quickly became our top choice for trail runs and cross-country skis where we anticipated needing to breathe and sweat a lot.&nbsp;<br>Feeling more like a shirt than a jacket, the <strong>Patagonia Airshed Pro<\/strong> is a unique layer in our lineup. Its extremely thin body fabric is windproof while still being extremely breathable. For a full jacket that still has strong weather resistance, the <strong>Arc\u2019teryx Squamish<\/strong> is impressively breathable. We were never plagued with the classic sweaty back found while wearing this jacket under a backpack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sheets-chart-block\" data-block-id=\"a15e19a2-ff06-4e06-ae35-09bf7e9f1e3b\" data-chart-type=\"bar\" data-sheet-title=\"Breathability Rating\" data-sheet-id=\"1T1jPRzbkrtyi6FmdW5-S2g_K6hFK12fqu_aozsiSeW8\" data-label=\"A2:A10\" data-stats=\"I2:I10\" data-overlay=\"\" data-overlays=\"[&quot;F2:F10&quot;]\" data-bar-color=\"#529ECC\" data-x-axis-label=\"\" data-y-axis-label=\"\" data-trendline-label=\"\" data-x-axis-data=\"\" data-y-axis-data=\"\" data-sort-order=\"value-high-low\" data-editors-pick-text=\"\" data-editors-pick-image=\"\" data-budget-buy-text=\"\" data-budget-buy-image=\"\" data-axis-prepend-symbol=\"\" data-axis-symbol-selection=\"\"><div class=\"sheets-chart-canvas-wrap\" style=\"height:420px;max-width:800px\"><canvas class=\"sheets-chart-canvas\"><\/canvas><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"weight\/packability\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-weight-amp-packability-0\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">WEIGHT &amp; PACKABILITY <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our lineup ranges from 2.2 ounces up to 7.2 ounces. A five-ounce difference may not seem like much. However, in the world of windbreakers, an ounce is a lot, so we were intentional about finding the lightest jackets that still provide the features and weather protection to be practical on the trails and in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re the type of hiker who prioritizes weight savings above all else, then the <strong>Enlightened Equipment Copperfield <\/strong>is the jacket you\u2019ve been looking for. Coming in at a feather-light 2.2 ounces, it\u2019s the lightest in our lineup. The <strong>Patagonia Airshed Pro<\/strong> is another lightweight option. Fitting and weighing more like a shirt, this excellent layer is great for throwing on and forgetting it\u2019s there.&nbsp;<br>For a fully featured jacket, the <strong>Montbell Tachyon<\/strong> is an incredibly lightweight option. At 2.7 ounces, it still has the features of a heavier jacket&nbsp; &#8211; like zippered hand pockets and a well-constructed hood -but it\u2019s still light enough to please any ounce counter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sheets-chart-block\" data-block-id=\"a15e19a2-ff06-4e06-ae35-09bf7e9f1e3b\" data-chart-type=\"bar\" data-sheet-title=\"Weight &amp; Packability Rating\" data-sheet-id=\"1T1jPRzbkrtyi6FmdW5-S2g_K6hFK12fqu_aozsiSeW8\" data-label=\"A2:A10\" data-stats=\"J2:J10\" data-overlay=\"\" data-overlays=\"[&quot;E2:E10&quot;]\" data-bar-color=\"#529ECC\" data-x-axis-label=\"\" data-y-axis-label=\"\" data-trendline-label=\"\" data-x-axis-data=\"\" data-y-axis-data=\"\" data-sort-order=\"value-high-low\" data-editors-pick-text=\"\" data-editors-pick-image=\"\" data-budget-buy-text=\"\" data-budget-buy-image=\"\" data-axis-prepend-symbol=\"\" data-axis-symbol-selection=\"\"><div class=\"sheets-chart-canvas-wrap\" style=\"height:420px;max-width:800px\"><canvas class=\"sheets-chart-canvas\"><\/canvas><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"comfort-fit\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-comfort-amp-fit-0\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">COMFORT &amp; FIT <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Renowned for its eye for design and well-thought-out pieces, Arc\u2019teryx continues to impress with the <strong>Arc\u2019yteryx Squamish<\/strong>. We love this jacket\u2019s elastic material that moves with the body combined with cinches in the hem and hood that help dial in the fit. It\u2019s athletic without being restrictive, yet still roomy enough to layer underneath with a warm mid-layer.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another timeless piece that we have long loved is the <strong>Patagonia Houdini<\/strong>. The fit is trim yet comfortable and roomy enough to layer underneath. A unique jacket incorporating Merino wool and elastic side panels, the <strong>Ortovox Windbreaker<\/strong> stood out to us for its comfort and mobility. We loved this jacket for activities requiring dynamic movements like cross-country skiing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sheets-chart-block\" data-block-id=\"a15e19a2-ff06-4e06-ae35-09bf7e9f1e3b\" data-chart-type=\"bar\" data-sheet-title=\"Comfort &amp; Fit Rating\" data-sheet-id=\"1T1jPRzbkrtyi6FmdW5-S2g_K6hFK12fqu_aozsiSeW8\" data-label=\"A2:A10\" data-stats=\"K2:K10\" data-overlay=\"\" data-overlays=\"[&quot;G2:G10&quot;]\" data-bar-color=\"#529ECC\" data-x-axis-label=\"\" data-y-axis-label=\"\" data-trendline-label=\"\" data-x-axis-data=\"\" data-y-axis-data=\"\" data-sort-order=\"value-high-low\" data-editors-pick-text=\"\" data-editors-pick-image=\"\" data-budget-buy-text=\"\" data-budget-buy-image=\"\" data-axis-prepend-symbol=\"\" data-axis-symbol-selection=\"\"><div class=\"sheets-chart-canvas-wrap\" style=\"height:420px;max-width:800px\"><canvas class=\"sheets-chart-canvas\"><\/canvas><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"how-to-choose\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"choose\">How to Choose a Windbreaker Jacket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those of us at CleverHiker, windbreakers are one of the most versatile pieces of gear. We use ours year round from winter backcountry skis to summer hikes and backpacking trips. They are lightweight, packable, and provide impressive warmth and weather protection for their thin material.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, not all windbreakers are created equally, and some excel better than others in specific circumstances. Every choice comes with a tradeoff, so we\u2019ve made this guide to outline how to weigh multiple options to make the best purchase when choosing your next windbreaker.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20241223_124852_026-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A man runs up a steep trail above the ocean.\" class=\"wp-image-42673\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20241223_124852_026-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20241223_124852_026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20241223_124852_026-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20241223_124852_026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20241223_124852_026-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20241223_124852_026-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Rab Vital is versatile for running, hiking and skiing. &#8211; Photo Credit: Miles Knotek (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"activity\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-matching-your-windbreaker-to-your-activity\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">MATCHING YOUR WINDBREAKER TO YOUR ACTIVITY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in choosing a windbreaker is identifying the activity you\u2019ll use it for. For high-energy activities like trail running prioritize low weight and breathability with a slim fit to reduce excess material and enhance mobility. Ventilation features such as breathable panels or underarm vents are crucial for maintaining airflow during intense activity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If hiking or backpacking where long exposure to adverse weather is common, consider windbreakers that emphasize weather protection and durability. You may also wish to opt for a slightly roomier jacket to be able to layer underneath in colder temperatures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, casual users may prefer stylish yet functional designs that provide basic wind resistance for everyday wear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0665-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A man stands on a snowy mountainside wearing a purple jacket.\" class=\"wp-image-42665\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0665-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0665-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0665-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0665-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0665-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0665-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Patagonia Houdini has enough weather resistance for skiing as well. &#8211; Photo Credit: Miles Knotek (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"breathability-or-weather-pro\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-breathability-vs-weather-resistance\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">BREATHABILITY VS. 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The best jackets combine the best elements of both breathability and weather resistance to make a shell that vents excess heat and moisture while keeping you protected from wind and rain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_7115-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A man ice skates away from the camera under a blue sky.\" class=\"wp-image-42609\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_7115-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_7115-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_7115-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_7115-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_7115-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_7115-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Black Diamond Alpine Start is breathable for active adventures. &#8211; Photo Credit: Miles Knotek (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"weight-vs-durability\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-weight-vs-durability\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">WEIGHT VS DURABILITY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The balance between weight and durability is another critical factor. Lightweight windbreakers are ideal for activities where packability and freedom of movement are priorities, such as trail running, cross-country skiing, or ultralight backpacking. These jackets often fold into their own pockets for convenience and are made of paper-thin materials. If you\u2019re someone who prefers to cut every excess ounce from their pack but is ok with a less robust jacket, an ultralight wind shirt might be just what you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the trade-off of ultralight windbreakers is that they may lack the abrasion resistance needed for rugged terrain or high-impact use. If durability is a concern\u2014such as during hiking trips where abrasion from rocks or branches is likely\u2014choose a slightly heavier windbreaker with reinforced construction to withstand wear and tear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20241204_123932-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A closeup of the chest of a windbreaker jacket.\" class=\"wp-image-46153\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20241204_123932-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20241204_123932-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20241204_123932-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20241204_123932-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20241204_123932-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Arc\u2019teryx Squamish has survived rigorous testing without and scratches or tears. &#8211; Photo Credit: Miles Knotek (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wind-or-rain-or-hardshell\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-windbreaker-vs-rain-jackets-amp-hardshells\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">WINDBREAKER VS RAIN JACKETS &amp; HARDSHELLS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to distinguish windbreakers from other options like rain jackets and hard shells. Windbreakers are designed to block wind and provide light rain resistance but are not fully waterproof, making them ideal for moderate weather and high-output activities. Rain jackets, on the other hand, offer complete waterproofing with sealed seams but tend to be heavier and less breathable. Hardshell jackets are the most robust, built for extreme weather with advanced waterproofing and durability but at the cost of weight and breathability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assess your activity and environment to determine which type of outerwear meets your needs. While a windbreaker will never match the wet weather performance of a rain jacket or hard shell, it can go a long way in making your outing comfortable, safe, and fun in relatively dry weather.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1266\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20220722_071844.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11930\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20220722_071844.jpg 1266w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20220722_071844-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20220722_071844-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20220722_071844-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1266px) 100vw, 1266px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Patagonia Houdini&nbsp;<a rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/patagonia.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1948563\/23649?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patagonia.com%2Fproduct%2Fmens-houdini-windbreaker-jacket%2F24142.html\">(Men\u2019s<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/patagonia.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1948563\/23649?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patagonia.com%2Fproduct%2Fwomens-houdini-windbreaker-jacket%2F24147.html\">Women\u2019s)<\/a> &#8211; Photo credit: Heather Eldridge (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>From our diligent market analysis to our thorough field testing, we take pride in the level of detail and attention we pay to every product we consider. Our thorough Gear Analysts narrow down the field to bring you only the top-performing products. We spend hours in the field with every product and purchase everything we recommend. From wind storms to high alpine days, we\u2019ve tested every wind jacket thoroughly to bring you the top performers that we use and own ourselves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Best-Windbreakers-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11929\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Best-Windbreakers-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Best-Windbreakers-300x169.jpeg 300w, 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