Patagonia Performance Better Sweater Fleece Jacket – Women’s

The Patagonia Performance Better Sweater Fleece Jacket for women is best used as a stylish piece around the town or during easy physical activities. The warmth, comfort, and attractiveness provided make this a good statement piece, but the lack of technical specs, like weather-resistance, layering comfort, and breathability, make this not the best option for intense outdoor activities.

Patagonia R1 Fleece Hooded Pullover – Women’s

The Women’s Patagonia R1 Fleece Hooded Pullover was designed to be your one midlayer purchase. With the durability, functionality, and lightweight compressibility you need for the trail, along with the style and comfort for a night on the town, this jacket can do it all. A high tech fabric allows for breathability while also trapping heat, but this breathability comes at the cost of minimal wind protection. While expensive, the Patagonia quality and extreme versatility ensures you’ll never regret this purchase.

Patagonia Better Sweater Full-Zip Hooded Jacket – Women’s

The Patagonia Women’s Better Sweater Full-Zip Hooded Jacket is more than just your average hoodie. With a classy and stylish fit and finish, pockets galore, and a surprising amount of breathability and weather resistance, this hooded fleece is the next logical evolution of the hoodie. Built like your favorite sweater, and probably more comfortable, this Patagonia Better Sweater was designed for a night on the town or casual hikes in the side country, but its limited packability makes it a poor choice for backpacking or extended wilderness stays.

Patagonia Nano-Air Hooded Jacket – Women’s

The Patagonia Nano-Air Hooded Jacket for women is one of the most versatile synthetic insulated jackets on the market, praised for its comfort and breathability. The jacket can block against light precipitation but wets-out in prolonged exposure to rain or snow and doesn’t block wind very well. While the soft fabric adds to its comfort, it can also cause the jacket to break down more quickly than its counterparts. Overall, the jacket is popular among those looking to stay warm and comfortable during high intensity cold weather activities.

Rab Microlight Alpine Down Jacket – Women’s

The Rab Microlight Alpine Down Jacket for women is a durable, versatile down jacket that pulls its weight against cold and wind. Users love its durability, flattering fit, and comfort, especially with the slightly longer back that packs in warmth, but there are mixed feelings about the stiff bill on the hood that is made to keep precipitation out of the face. Although it is not the lightest or most packable down jacket on the market, its durability, warmth, and weather-resistance can make up for the extra ounces.