Arc'teryx Cerium LT Jacket Men's vs Rab Kinetic 2.0

However, the Patagonia is fairly heavy at 15.1 ounces and the fit is a bit boxier than we like (although this is good news if you plan to layer). In the end, we like the Down Sweater for daily wear and light outdoors use—it tops our down jacket round-up largely because of its versatility—but the Cerium LT offers better performance for less weight. Arc’teryx recently released another alternative to the Cerium LT in the Agrium Hoody

But for $500, it’s definitely a souped-up option: The design is decidedly fashionable (as we’ve come to expect from Sweden-based Fjallraven), considerably more durable with a 60-denier polyester fabric, and heavier at 1 pound 0.6 ounces. Notably, the Eco-Shell also proved to be a lot more waterproof throughout our testing (Fjallraven gives it a 30K waterproof rating, which towers over the Rab's 10K rating). In the end, the lightweight and streamlined Rab is a better option for weight-conscious alpine climbers looking for a decently waterproof hybrid, but we’re big fans of the Fjallraven for shoulder-season hiking, skiing, and around-town use