The Flylow Billie Coat for women is a lightweight, waterproof, and functional jacket that is suited for variable climates and activities. The layering ability, helmet-compatible hood, and ample storage make this coat well suited for outdoor alpine sports.
The Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Hooded Down Jacket for women is a stretchy, comfortable, and stylish jacket that lacks some technical specifications to make it suited for outdoor activities. The limited warmth, windproofing, and packability makes this jacket not the best choice for intense or aerobic activities, but better suited for walking around town.
The Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket for women is so lightweight and compact that you can throw it in your pack and forget about it… until you need it. Then, the jacket provides no-frills protection from rain and wind.
The Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket for women has an extremely impressive weight-to-warmth ratio. However, the ultra-lightweight materials don’t provide as much overall heat or durability as some competitors. For those looking to go fast and light, and are willing to sacrifice some warmth, this is a terrific choice.
The North Face Apex Bionic 2 Softshell Jacket for women can be used around town for its style or as a layering option due to its warmth. However, it’s bulkiness and above average weight makes it less than ideal for high intensity activities or light and fast adventures.
The Smartwool Merino 250 Baselayer Crew for women is a fashionable base-layer that is equally suited for casual wear and outdoor adventures. The comfortable fabric, breathability, and flattering fit make this a top choice for solo-wear around town or for wearing underneath a shell in colder temperatures.
The Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover Insulated Jacket for women is a lightweight and comfortable jacket that is best suited for walking around town or for layering under a shell in cold temperatures. The limited breathability and mobility make this not ideally suited for intense outdoor activities. However, the impressive synthetic warmth-to-weight ratio and moderate wind-resistance make this a useful product.
The Outdoor Research Aspire Jacket for women is lightweight and packable, making it a nice choice for fast and light outdoor adventures. The light materials does come with a tradeoff, however, with some users reporting that water soaks through in heavy rain.
The Smartwool Merino 250 1/4-Zip Top for women is NOT itchy. That’s right, a wool shirt with no itchiness. This is an all-season shirt with breathability, warmth, comfort, and functionality, making it great for outdoor aerobic activities in all climates.
The Flylow Foxy Bib Pant for women is a high-end ski and snowboard bib intended for high intensity outdoor pursuits. The bib is cleverly designed with smart features and is well-built. It really shines when it comes to durability and ventilation options.