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Arc'teryx Hyllus Fleece Hooded Jacket - Men's
Which jacket is warmer, the Hercules Hoodie or the Hercules jacket?...
By Chris
Ranked #872 - Men's Fleece Jackets
May 13, 2010
Which jacket is warmer, the Hercules Hoodie or the Hercules jacket? The hoddie has a 300 weight and the regular jacket has a 200 weight. I'm really looking for a piece without a hood, just as a simple winter jacket. I have also been looking at the Easyrider softshell. Out of all three, which one would be the warmest general use winter jacket? Does the "Hard Fleece" feel like more of a softshell jacket than a traditional fleece jacket? I like the weather protection of a softshell over the traditional fleece jacket. If anyone has any input, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks!
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By Mike Hilinsky
Ranked #524 - Men's Fleece Jackets
February 8, 2011
Jackets with hoods, i believe are always warmer, Because you can keep you head warm, or protected from the elements, also a lot of body heat is lost through your head.
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By Chris
Ranked #872 - Men's Fleece Jackets
May 13, 2010
Thanks for the great & helpful answer Brandon, I really appreciate it man.
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By Brandon Carlile
Ranked #4 - Men's Fleece Jackets
May 13, 2010
The Hercules Jacket and Hoody use the same fleece- a high-loft, which is equivalent warmth to a 300, but lighter. Both are equivalent warmth. The Easyrider is warmer because it uses the same highloft fleece, but has a more wind-resistant face fabric (Hercules-about 50% wind resist, Easyrider-about 90% wind resist). The hard-fleece indicates it has a smooth face, medium wind resistance, but is cut to be layered; it's still a soft jacket. Easyrider is meant to be worn as a stand-alone jacket.
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Change me.