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Arc'teryx Hyllus Jacket

rated 4.5 of 5 stars
photo: Arc'teryx Hyllus Jacket fleece jacket
Version reviewed: Hercules

Thick fleece with wind resistance, perfect for a day on the slopes and a walk around Whistler village. I own the "Hercules" which is the same jacket in an older flavor.

Pros

  • Wind resistance
  • Warmth
  • Looks

Cons

  • Thickness

Con: The thickness of the jacket can be a little restrictive. Probably not the best idea for climbing, but great for skiing.  

Pros: Everything else. Warm, sometimes too warm of a jacket. Warmth is comparable to Mountain Hardwear's Monkey Man, but this has added wind resistance and none of the "wow, that's a fuzzy jacket." The wind resistance is good, but only up to about 35 mph winds. Riding on my scooter, it starts to get me at about 35MPH. That's how I came up with that number.  

Fit: OK. 7/10. Mostly a style jacket.

Water resistance: 6/10. The DWR doesnt last long, but it keeps you warmer when you are wet.

Breathability: 7/10

Warmth: 8/10

Layering: Not much room underneath, and it might be silly to put something on top of it.  

Abrasion: Very durable for an insulated "soft shell".

Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $150

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Specs

Men's
Price MSRP: $350.00
Historic Range: $149.50-$350.00
Reviewers Paid: $150.00
Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL
Weight 544 g / 1 lb 3.2 oz
Fit Relaxed fit, Waist length
Materials Polartec® Power Shield® O2 High Loft
Women's
Price Historic Range: $129.98-$325.00
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