HPG windcheater vs Red Kettle M20 wind shell

[nnmarcher]

It does great in the wind and dries fast. I also wear it jogging in the winter and it moves moisture really well. The wind blocking is great without feeling like you are wearing plastic. The durability is decent considering its weight. I try to minimize my time wearing it with a heavy pack, but it has still pilled on the shoulders and in the lumbar region. No tears or anything and I've used it a ton over 3 years.

 

[Tommyhaak]

This is the one I have. Big fan. I got it in the spring and wore it bc skiing a few times and a bunch this fall in a range of conditions. The L35 ventile is the lightest, but the color options are limited. L34 is slightly heavier with more color options (e.g., olive). The moon color isn't terrible in the field though. Hilltrek will do some customization too, and seems like they'll make any of their single ventile pieces with whichever weight ventile you want (they would at least do the Bealach in either L35 or L34, and they added a chest pocket for me).

Bealach Lightweight Ventile Smock

A classic lightweight over-the-head smock designed for windproof and showerproof use and giving excellent breathability.

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This with a wool base layer is money for wind, cold, and wet. And you don’t have to be gentle with it. I got mine just big enough to wear a down layer under too, but usually it’s just a wool sweater.

Braemar SV Smock L27 Limited Edition

An over-the-head, classic styled smock with hood, designed for windproof and showerproof use. The Braemar Single Ventile® smock provides good weather protection with a storm flap and adjustable hood and hem.

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