The Futurelight technology makes this one of our favorite jackets and a great pick for hiking in most weather. Quick Review: The North Face Apex Flex jacket presents the cheapest opportunity for you to get the brand's Futurelight technology, and it pays off. Pros: The Futurelight fabric is superb in almost all weather conditions. All of the seams are sealed and there's no visible stitching on the outside of the jacket. It's stretchy and comfortable. Cons: It's heavier than so

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A giant in the outdoor world, Patagonia has a bevy of iconic products. Here we take a look at our top 5 Patagonia jackets. Patagonia Better Sweater, $139 Pro: Great looks mean this can be worn on its own or as a midlayer Con: Doesn’t protect from the wind Versatility is the name of the game with the Patagonia Better Sweater. It looks good enough to wear on its own, plus it makes for a superb midlayer. Put this under your uninsulated shell and you can weather some low temperat