The Helly Hansen Women's Lifaloft looks and even feels like a down puffy, but since it's actually a synthetic insulator, this jacket can stand up to snowy weather better. Unlike down, synthetic retains its loft better when drenched in moisture, so this jacket stays warm when you're walking under snowfall. The DWR-treated nylon shell adds water- and wind-resistance for extra defense against winter weather.
Price: $183.75 from Backcountry
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What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: “I use this jacket constantly as a lightweight midlayer for skiing and as an outer layer for cool, drizzly hikes. It traps heat surprisingly well for how light it is, and it still performs when conditions get...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: “I use this jacket constantly as a lightweight midlayer for skiing and as an outer layer for cool, drizzly hikes. It traps heat surprisingly well for how light it is, and it still performs when conditions get...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: “I like this jacket when I want simple, lightweight insulation that works across a lot of activities. It’s warm for its weight, blocks wind well, and still insulates if it gets damp. The trim fit makes it easy...