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#2 on this list
Squamish Hoody
Arc'teryx
Tyono 30 with the best hood in the business. Cut for climbing and still cut for hiking.
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- $185 MSRP
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- Specification researched
#3 on this list
Tachyon Anorak
Montbell
Japanese 7-denier ballistic ripstop at 1.6 ounces. Nothing lighter is this durable.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Squamish Hoody | Tachyon Anorak |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Tyono 30D nylon | 7-denier Ballistic Airlight nylon ripstop |
| Weight | Approx. 5.5 oz (155 g) | 1.6 oz (men's M) |
| Fit | Trim, articulated | Athletic, trim |
| Packability | Stuffs into chest pocket | — |
| Key Feature | StormHood adjustment system | — |
| Maker | — | Montbell |
| Model | — | Tachyon Anorak |
| Pockets | — | None |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Squamish Hoody
- Exceptional wind protection for its weight
- Best-in-class hood design with full adjustability
- Outstanding freedom of movement for active use
- Highly packable into its own chest pocket
- Surprisingly durable 30D nylon fabric
- Higher price point than many competitors
- Minimal insulation, strictly a shell layer
- Not fully waterproof for heavy rain
Tachyon Anorak
- Unbelievably light, barely registers in a pack
- Excellent wind protection for its weight
- Surprisingly durable for 7-denier fabric
- Highly breathable for a wind shell
- Exceptional packability to clementine size
- No pockets, minimal features
- Limited water resistance in heavy rain
- Not suited for heavy abrasion or bushwhacking
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