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Compare Soft Shell Garments  Updated 11/18/08
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= some waterproof protection
= highly water-resistant; nearly 100% waterproof
= 100% waterproof
= unlined or minimal lining; a shell
= brushed interior; bit of warmth
= insulated
* This chart is a guide for basic information. The correct price for each item is in that item's product description.  
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mfr   model sex price oz H2O-proof warmth unique
Cloudveil Cloudveil Inertia Peak Inertia Peak M $165   2  2 • highly weather-resistant
• 2 handwarmer pockets
• lighter-weight poly-weave side panels
• poly-weave with mechanical stretch; no elastane or spandex!
Isis Isis Prima Diva Jacket (W) Prima Diva W $229
$115
  2  1  • women specific design
• removable hood
• pit vents
• waterproof stretch nylon with DWR finish, bonded to microfleece
Kühl Kühl Retro Hoody Retro Hoody W $130   2  1  • attached hood
• brushed fleece lining
• double pigment-dyed soft-shell fabric
Marmot Marmot Adamant Adamant M $250 34 2  2 • weather-resistant
• DriClime lined collar
• mesh lining
• wool/acrylic/poly blend
Marmot Marmot Furlong Furlong W $150   2  1 • attached hood
• faux fur trim
• nylon/elastane
Marmot Marmot Gravity Gravity M $150   2  2 • highly weather- and abrasion-resistant
• DriClime lined collar
• laser-drilled, water-resistant sleeve pocket
• nylon/poly stretch
Marmot Marmot Kingpin Kingpin M $230   2  3 • highly weather- and abrasion-resistant
• attached hood
• Pack Pockets (high and away from the pack straps)
• Polartec Windbloc (100% poly windproof)
Marmot Marmot Kingpin Torre M $375 28 3  2 • waterproof material, breathable
• highly weather-resistant
• exterior pockets have WR zips • DriClime-lined chin guard
• attached, adjustable, helmet-compatible hood with laminated brim
• stretch poly w/3L Gore power
• Gore-Tex Pro Shell
Marmot Marmot Reyna Reyna M $230 21 2  3 • highly weather- and abrasion-resistant
• attached hood
• Pack Pockets (high and away from the pack straps)
• Polartec Windbloc (100% poly windproof)
Mtn Hardwear Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Alchemy M $200 22 2  3 • windproof, water-resistant
• air-permeable stretch side panels for mobility
• soft fleece lining
• Gore-Tex Windstopper Soft Shell laminate
• nylon/spandex with DWR
Mtn Hardwear Mountain Hardwear Destiny Destiny W $200   3  3 • fleece-lined hand pockets
• attached hood with extra beefy, laminated brim
• pockets include one for MP3
• PrimaLoft One insulation
• nylon/poly/elastane doubleweave with four-way, wicking polyester loops inside and DWR finish
Mtn Hardwear Mountain Hardwear Destiny Ascensionist W $225 18.5 3  2 • helmet-compatible, 3-way stretch adjustable hood
• brushed chamois at chin and cheek
• handwarmer pockets with DWR zips
• stitch-free, lap-glued seams
• part-recycled poly, 2-way mechanical stretch; spandex-free
Mtn Hardwear Mountain Hardwear Dragon Dragon M $240   3  2 • ariculated sleeves
• attached, adjustable hood
• pockets include one for MP3
• welded, waterproof construction
• 100% poly microfiber knit with 40d brushed knit tricot back; Gore Windstopper laminate and DWR finish
Patagonia Patagonia Guide Jacket Guide M $175   2  2 • water- and wind-resistant
• chamois-lined collar
• DWR-coated front zipper
• articulated arms
• stretch-woven double poly-weave; some recycled
Patagonia Patagonia Slopestyle Hoody Slopestyle Hoody M, W $175   2  2 • water- and wind-resistant
• high collar, generous hood
• offset shoulder seams; sweat jacket styling
• straddles the soft shell/technical fleece boundary
• poly interlock bonded to poly microfleece
The North Face The North Face Apex Bionic Apex Bionic M, W $129 18.7 2  2 • windproof
• Apex Weatherblock w/DWR
• microfleece lining
The North Face The North Face Apex Bionic Hoody Apex Bionic Hoody W $149 18.7 2  2 • windproof
• attached hood
• Apex Weatherblock w/DWR
• microfleece lining
The North Face The North Face Morgan Morgan W $229   2  2 • weather-resistant
• attached hood
• checkered yarn-dye soft shell exterior with raschel bunny fur backer
Westcomb Westcomb Flex HX Hoody Flex HX M, W $350   3  2 • adjustable, helmet-compatible hood
• zip goes offset for easy zippering and keeping it away from chin
• velour-lined chin collar
• Polartec Power Shield with eVent waterproof, breathable technology
Westcomb Westcomb Recon IL Recon IL M $399   3  3 • adjustable, helmet-compatible hood
• front zip with storm flap
• weather-tight cuffs • adjustable waist
• PrimaLoft Sport insulation
• Polartec Power Shield
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mfr   model sex price oz H2O-proof warmth unique
Cloudveil Cloudveil Inertia Peak Inertia Peak M, W $135   3  2  • gusseted ankle zips
• reinforced knee panels
• brushed tricot-lined waistband
• angled hand pockets
• YKK Reverso zips
• poly-weave with mechanical stretch; no elastane or spandex!
Cloudveil Cloudveil RPK RPK W $350
$175
23 3  2  • soft poly-flannel lining
• schoeller-dynatec scuff guard
• Gore-Tex Soft Shell
FlyLow FlyLow Drop Kick Pro (M) Drop Kick M $255   2  2 • urethane-coated Cordura on knees and cuffs
• articulated knee box
• highly water resistant
• inner and outer vents
• 3L 4-way stretch with soft, jersey backing
Marmot Marmot Storm King Pant (M) Storm King M $225
$112
29 2  3 • Gore-Tex Windstopper (blocks wind, keeps you warm)
• leg vents
• removable, adjustable suspenders
• articulated knees
• stretch woven nylon with brushed tricot lining
Patagonia Patagonia Backcountry Guide Backcountry Guide M, W $175 25 2  2  • brushed interior
• removable suspenders
• thigh vents
• gusseted crotch
• waterproof abrasion panels
• part-recycled poly/spandex blend
Patagonia Patagonia Guide Guide M, W $145
$87-99
20 2  2  • articulated knees
• stretch woven nylon w/Deluge DWR
• microfleece lining
Westcomb Westcomb Flex HX Hoody Flex HX M $299   3  2 • adjustable waist
• gusseted crotch
• lumbar support
• Polartec Power Shield with eVent waterproof, breathable technology
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