At five ounces, this is the ultimate hoodie when it comes to packable, wind-protecting layers. Stash it in your biking gear, hiking pack, or climbing bag and its compact footprint will barely be noticed, that is until the weather turns or a day trip accidently extends past dark. The real beauty of this shell is that it’s actually comfortable to wear while moving and doing things, due to the stretch-woven material that OR uses. The pared-down, simple and light design still has three zipped pockets (two hand and one chest) and the hood is stowable. MSRP: $129. Outdoorresearch.com
