Patagonia Macro Puff vs Rab Kinetic 2.0

The rest of the interior is made up mostly of the same ripstop material as the exterior. There’s no fancy liner that would spoil the lightweight nature of the Macro Puff Hoody. If that’s more your thing, this isn’t it, chief. That said, we think it’s a fair trade to swap out a fancier liner for the sake of weight reduction—it certainly has its merits in ease of movement

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