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This week ?

Canada Goose Expedition Parka holds #1.

#1 in 2 of the last 25 weeks

3 back3 out

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#ProductPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekExpedition ParkaCanada GooseAlso #1 Best Winter Jackets · #5 Best Down Jackets · +1Last week #1 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#92
    2. Claude#1
    3. Gemini#18
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#1
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Overview: Canada Goose Expedition ParkaYouTube: Robby's Reviews · 96.9K views · Oct 2018

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  2. #2up 3 places since last weekCerium HoodyArc'teryxnot checkedAlso #1 Best Down Jackets · #14 Fashion & FootwearLast week #5 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#6
    2. Claude#11
    3. Gemini#13
    4. AI Mode#12
    5. Grok#7
    6. Perplexity#13

    named by 6/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Press2/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Press · 4 publications
    • Switchback TravelRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearJunkieMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearLabMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • CleverHikerRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Arcteryx Cerium Hoody Review - New 2023 Version UpdatesYouTube: Engearment · 46.9K views · Jan 2023

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  3. #3down 1 place since last weekDown Sweater HoodyPatagoniaAlso #2 Best Down Jackets · #15 Fashion & Footwear · +1Last week #2 · 23 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#16
    2. Claude#13
    3. Gemini#19
    4. AI Mode#1
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#16

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.61,815 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody Jacket ReviewYouTube: NY Gear Review · 135K views · Jul 2018

    Also in the top 20 of ?

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  4. #4down 1 place since last weekHelium Rain JacketOutdoor ResearchAlso #3 Best Lightweight Jackets · #5 Best Rain Jackets · +1Last week #3 · 25 weeks in top 20Monthly check: Fails the check: breakage reports

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#5
    2. Claude#4
    3. Gemini#3
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#28
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.2385 ratings · Aug 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 5 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures1serious failure · 8 threads read · Oct 2026 123
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    Breakage · 4 distinct threads · 8 read

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Outdoor Research Men's Helium Rain Jacket ReviewYouTube: Enwild · 10.7K views · Aug 2025

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket
  5. #5up 1 place since last weekAlpine Start HoodyBlack DiamondAlso #2 Best Softshell Jackets · #6 Best Lightweight Jackets · +1Last week #6 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#24
    2. Claude#8
    3. Gemini#5
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#2
    6. Perplexity#7

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.6174 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 8 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    8 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody Gear PreviewYouTube: Outdoor Gear Exchange · 13.6K views · Feb 2018

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    Search Google for Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody
  6. #6down 2 places since last weekTorrentshell 3L JacketPatagoniaAlso #1 Best Rain Jackets · #9 Best Lightweight JacketsLast week #4 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#36
    2. Claude#2
    3. Gemini#12
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating3.91,919 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 5 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    2 YEARS with the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket My ReviewYouTube: David P. McEntee · 259K views · Aug 2022

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Jacket
  7. #7same place as last weekHoudini JacketPatagoniaAlso #1 Best Lightweight JacketsLast week #7 · 19 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#9
    2. Claude#5
    3. Gemini#11
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#18

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.51,140 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 5 videos · Jun 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Patagonia® Men's Houdini® JacketYouTube: Patagonia · 135K views · Jun 2019

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Patagonia Houdini Jacket
  8. #8up 2 places since last weekGamma HoodyArc'teryxAlso #1 Best Softshell JacketsLast week #10 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#10
    2. Claude#41
    3. Gemini#15
    4. AI Mode#3
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#5

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.591 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Aug 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Looking At The Arc'teryx Gamma Hoody (2025)YouTube: Me And My Jackets · 13.1K views · Nov 2025

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Arc'teryx Gamma Hoody
  9. #9down 1 place since last weekSquamish HoodyArc'teryxAlso #2 Best Lightweight JacketsLast week #8 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#17
    2. Claude#17
    3. Gemini#9
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#96
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.7391 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Press0/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Sep 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • GearLabMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • CleverHikerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Switchback TravelMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Arc'teryx Squamish Hoody
  10. #10down 1 place since last weekMicrolight Alpine JacketRabMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #3 Best Down Jackets · #11 Best Lightweight JacketsLast week #9 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#72
    2. Claude#7
    3. Gemini#68
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#27
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.71,580 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket
  11. #11same place as last weekNeutrino ProRabMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #2 Best Winter Jackets · #10 Best Down JacketsLast week #11 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#27
    2. Claude#35
    3. Gemini#52
    4. AI Mode#17
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#4

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and video reviews rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.799 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.5/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Rab Neutrino Pro
  12. #12same place as last weekAtom HoodyArc'teryxMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #4 Best Lightweight Jackets · #9 Best Winter JacketsLast week #12 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#22
    3. Gemini#2
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#36

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · video reviews rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating3.9201 ratings · Aug 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.5/5read from 4 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
    • Press1/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Aug 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • GearJunkieRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • CleverHikerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearLabMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Arc'teryx Atom Hoody
  13. #13up 3 places since last weekFerrosi HoodieOutdoor ResearchAlso #3 Best Softshell JacketsLast week #16 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#18
    2. Claude#9
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#14

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.634 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hoodie
  14. #14up 1 place since last weekBeta SL JacketArc'teryxAlso #2 Best Rain Jackets · #13 Best Lightweight JacketsLast week #15 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#1
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#2

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Score read from review videos4.2/5read from 3 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket
  15. #15down 1 place since last weekForay 3L JacketOutdoor ResearchAlso #3 Best Rain Jackets · #14 Best Lightweight JacketsLast week #14 · 5 weeks in top 20Monthly check: Fails the check: breakage reports

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#2
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#27

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures1serious failure · 9 threads read · Oct 2026 123
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    Breakage · 4 distinct threads · 9 read

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Outdoor Research Foray 3L Jacket
  16. #16up 3 places since last weekKinetic 2.0 JacketRabAlso #6 Best Softshell JacketsLast week #19 · 9 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#21
    2. Claude#69
    3. Gemini#51
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#45
    6. Perplexity#23

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.5125 ratings · Jul 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 7 threads read · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    7 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Rab Kinetic 2.0 Jacket
  17. #17down 4 places since last weekRainier Rain JacketREI Co-opnot checkedAlso #4 Best Rain Jackets · #16 Best Lightweight JacketsLast week #13 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#61
    3. Gemini#22
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#5
    6. Perplexity#21

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for REI Co-op Rainier Rain Jacket
  18. #18up 3 places since last weekStretch Ozonic JacketMountain HardwearRe-entryAlso #10 Best Rain Jackets · #19 Best Softshell JacketsLast week #21 · 4 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#4
    2. Claude#3
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating5.039 ratings · Oct 2026

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Mountain Hardwear Stretch Ozonic Jacket
  19. #19up 3 places since last weekNano Puff JacketPatagoniaRe-entryMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #5 Best Lightweight Jackets · #14 Best Winter JacketsLast week #22 · 6 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#12
    3. Gemini#29
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#34

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.63,877 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press3/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • GearLabRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearJunkieRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Gear PatrolRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket
  20. #20up 5 places since last weekWatertight II JacketColumbiaRe-entrynot checkedAlso #6 Best Rain Jackets · #15 Best Lightweight JacketsLast week #25 · 14 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#47
    3. Gemini#23
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#32
    6. Perplexity#78

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Columbia Watertight II Jacket

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

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  1. #21R2 TechFace HoodyPatagonia · last wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  2. #221996 Retro Nuptse JacketThe North Face · last wk #18 6 wks in top 20Passes the check
  3. #23Borealis HoodyRab · last wk #24 0 wks in top 20
  4. #24McMurdo ParkaThe North Face · last wk #23 17 wks in top 20
  5. #25Down SweaterPatagonia · last wk #31 7 wks in top 20
  6. #26Beta LT JacketArc'teryx · last wk #32 4 wks in top 20
  7. #27Precip Eco JacketMarmot · last wk #20 18 wks in top 20
  8. #28Tres 3-in-1 ParkaPatagonia · last wk #29 12 wks in top 20
  9. #29Eos Down JacketFeathered Friends · last wk #17 7 wks in top 20
  10. #30Versalite JacketMontbell · last wk #40 5 wks in top 20
  11. #31Aspire 3L JacketOutdoor Research · last wk #28 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Fitz Roy Down HoodyPatagonia · last wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33Nuuk ParkaFjällräven · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Borealis JacketRab · last wk #37 4 wks in top 20Passes the check
  15. #35Stormline Stretch Rain ShellBlack Diamond · last wk #36 2 wks in top 20Passes the check
  16. #36Vital HoodyRab · last wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Ghost Whisperer/2Mountain Hardwear · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Stormshadow ParkaPatagonia · last wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39650 Down JacketREI Co-op · last wk #60 1 wk in top 20
  20. #40Distance Wind ShellBlack Diamond · last wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41Kor AirShell HoodyMountain Hardwear · last wk #39 3 wks in top 20
  22. #42Coze Down ParkaOutdoor Research · last wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Plasma 1000 Alpine Down ParkaMontbell · last wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Therme SV ParkaArc'teryx · last wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45R1 Air Full-Zip HoodyPatagonia · last wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46PreCip Eco Pro JacketMarmot · last wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Thorium HoodyArc'teryx · last wk #56 4 wks in top 20
  28. #48Beta AR JacketArc'teryx · last wk #43 9 wks in top 20
  29. #49Helium Down HoodieOutdoor Research · last wk #34 6 wks in top 20
  30. #50Mythic Ultra JacketRab · last wk #26 3 wks in top 20
  31. #51Gamma MX HoodyArc'teryx · last wk #59 6 wks in top 20
  32. #52Houdini Air JacketPatagonia · last wk #48 5 wks in top 20
  33. #53Alpine Light Down JacketMontbell · last wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Helium Down HoodyOutdoor Research · last wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Torrentshell 3L Rain JacketPatagonia · last wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Ultra Light Down JacketUniqlo · last wk #57 1 wk in top 20
  37. #57Ferrosi JacketOutdoor Research · last wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Falketind Gore-Tex JacketNorrøna · last wk #84 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Summit Series Breithorn HoodieThe North Face · last wk #75 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Granite Crest Rain JacketPatagonia · last wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61R1 TechFace HoodyPatagonia · last wk #41 4 wks in top 20Passes the check
  42. #62Downpour Eco JacketRab · last wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63R1 CrossStrata HoodyPatagonia · last wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Stormhenge 850 Down Hybrid ParkaREI Co-op · last wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Ultimate VII SO Hooded JacketMammut · last wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Fineline Stretch ShellBlack Diamond · last wk #66 2 wks in top 20
  47. #67Gamma Lightweight HoodyArc'teryx · last wk #67 7 wks in top 20
  48. #68Alpine Down ParkaMontbell · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Gamma LT HoodyArc'teryx · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Dawn Patrol ShellBlack Diamond · last wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Expedition Down JacketFjällräven · last wk #93 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Maya Short Down JacketMoncler · last wk #92 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Guides Down HoodyMarmot · last wk #95 3 wks in top 20
  54. #74Jackson Glacier ParkaPatagonia · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Maya Jacket 2026Moncler · last wk #89 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76Verglas Infinity Shell Jacket 2.0Helly Hansen · last wk #100 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Kinetic 2.0Rab · last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Mythic Alpine Light Down JacketRab · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Hi-Loft Down HoodyPatagonia · last wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Ferrosi HoodyOutdoor Research · last wk #54 3 wks in top 20
  61. #81McMurdo Down ParkaThe North Face · last wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Ghost Whisperer HoodyMountain Hardwear · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Magma 850 Down HoodieREI Co-op · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84Mythic Alpine Light JacketRab · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Expedition Down Lite JacketFjällräven · last wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Atom SL HoodyArc'teryx · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87Apex Bionic 3 JacketThe North Face · last wk #78 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  68. #88XeroCloud 3L Rain JacketREI Co-op · last wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89Nano-Air Light Hybrid HoodyPatagonia · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Ascender Softshell JacketColumbia · last wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Squamish Hoody 2026Arc'teryx · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92Stretchdown HoodyMountain Hardwear · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Ghost Whisperer/2 HoodyMountain Hardwear · last wk #45 11 wks in top 20
  74. #94Nano-Air Light Hoody 2026Patagonia · last wk #90 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Beta Lightweight JacketArc'teryx · last wk #91 0 wks in top 20
  76. #96McMurdo Parka 2026The North Face · last wk #94 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Storm10 JacketPatagonia · last wk #96 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Triolet JacketPatagonia · last wk #63 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99ROM 2.0 HoodyMarmot · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Granite Crest JacketPatagonia · last wk #73 0 wks in top 20

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New #1: Arc'teryx, up from #2.

#1 in 3 of the last 25 weeks

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#BrandPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1up 1 place since last weekArc'teryxNew #1Models here: #2 Cerium Hoody · #8 Gamma Hoody · +13Last week #2 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Arc'teryx products here ?

    15 products in the top 100 · 5 in the top 20

    1. #2 Cerium Hoodynot checked
    2. #8 Gamma HoodyBuyers’ rating 4.5 · 91 ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #9 Squamish HoodyBuyers’ rating 4.7 · 391 ratings · Jun 2026
    4. #12 Atom HoodyPasses the check: video reviews 4.5/5
    5. #14 Beta SL JacketScore read from review videos: 4.2/5 from video

    Where Arc'teryx is strong · top 20 ?

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  2. #2down 1 place since last weekPatagoniaModels here: #3 Down Sweater Hoody · #6 Torrentshell 3L Jacket · +20Last week #1 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Patagonia products here ?

    22 products in the top 100 · 4 in the top 20

    1. #3 Down Sweater HoodyBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 1.8K ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #6 Torrentshell 3L JacketBuyers’ rating 3.9 · 1.9K ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #7 Houdini JacketBuyers’ rating 4.5 · 1.1K ratings · Oct 2026
    4. #19 Nano Puff JacketPasses the check: buyers 4.6★ · press 3/3
    5. #21 R2 TechFace Hoodybelow the top 20

    Where Patagonia is strong · top 20 ?

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  3. #3up 1 place since last weekOutdoor ResearchModels here: #4 Helium Rain Jacket · #13 Ferrosi Hoodie · +7Last week #4 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Outdoor Research products here ?

    9 products in the top 100 · 3 in the top 20

    1. #4 Helium Rain JacketFails the check: breakage reports
    2. #13 Ferrosi HoodieBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 34 ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #15 Foray 3L JacketFails the check: breakage reports
    4. #31 Aspire 3L Jacketbelow the top 20
    5. #42 Coze Down Parkabelow the top 20

    Where Outdoor Research is strong · top 20 ?

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  4. #4down 1 place since last weekRabMonthly check: Passes the checkModels here: #10 Microlight Alpine Jacket · #11 Neutrino Pro · +9Last week #3 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Rab products here ?

    11 products in the top 100 · 3 in the top 20 · 2 of the 3 checked pass the check

    1. #10 Microlight Alpine JacketPasses the check: buyers 4.7★
    2. #11 Neutrino ProPasses the check: buyers 4.7★ · video reviews 4.5/5
    3. #16 Kinetic 2.0 JacketBuyers’ rating 4.5 · 125 ratings · Jul 2026
    4. #23 Borealis Hoodybelow the top 20
    5. #34 Borealis Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Rab is strong · top 20 ?

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  5. #5same place as last weekThe North FaceModels here: #22 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket · #24 McMurdo Parka · +4Last week #5 · 25 weeks in top 20

    The North Face products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #22 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacketbelow the top 20
    2. #24 McMurdo Parkabelow the top 20
    3. #59 Summit Series Breithorn Hoodiebelow the top 20
    4. #81 McMurdo Down Parkabelow the top 20
    5. #87 Apex Bionic 3 Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where The North Face is strong · top 20 ?

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  6. #6same place as last weekMountain HardwearModels here: #18 Stretch Ozonic Jacket · #37 Ghost Whisperer/2 · +4Last week #6 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Mountain Hardwear products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #18 Stretch Ozonic JacketBuyers’ rating 5.0 · 39 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #37 Ghost Whisperer/2below the top 20
    3. #41 Kor AirShell Hoodybelow the top 20
    4. #82 Ghost Whisperer Hoodybelow the top 20
    5. #92 Stretchdown Hoodybelow the top 20

    Where Mountain Hardwear is strong · top 20 ?

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  7. #7same place as last weekBlack DiamondModels here: #5 Alpine Start Hoody · #35 Stormline Stretch Rain Shell · +3Last week #7 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Black Diamond products here ?

    5 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #5 Alpine Start HoodyBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 174 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #35 Stormline Stretch Rain Shellbelow the top 20
    3. #40 Distance Wind Shellbelow the top 20
    4. #66 Fineline Stretch Shellbelow the top 20
    5. #70 Dawn Patrol Shellbelow the top 20

    Where Black Diamond is strong · top 20 ?

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  8. #8same place as last weekColumbiaModels here: #20 Watertight II Jacket · #90 Ascender Softshell JacketLast week #8 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Columbia products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #20 Watertight II Jacketnot checked
    2. #90 Ascender Softshell Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Columbia is strong · top 20 ?

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  9. #9same place as last weekMarmotModels here: #27 Precip Eco Jacket · #46 PreCip Eco Pro Jacket · +2Last week #9 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Marmot products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #27 Precip Eco Jacketbelow the top 20
    2. #46 PreCip Eco Pro Jacketbelow the top 20
    3. #73 Guides Down Hoodybelow the top 20
    4. #99 ROM 2.0 Hoodybelow the top 20

    Where Marmot is strong · top 20 ?

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  10. #10same place as last weekREI Co-opModels here: #17 Rainier Rain Jacket · #39 650 Down Jacket · +3Last week #10 · 25 weeks in top 20

    REI Co-op products here ?

    5 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #17 Rainier Rain Jacketnot checked
    2. #39 650 Down Jacketbelow the top 20
    3. #64 Stormhenge 850 Down Hybrid Parkabelow the top 20
    4. #83 Magma 850 Down Hoodiebelow the top 20
    5. #88 XeroCloud 3L Rain Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where REI Co-op is strong · top 20 ?

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  11. #11same place as last weekCanada GooseModels here: #1 Expedition ParkaLast week #11 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Canada Goose products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #1 Expedition ParkaScore read from review videos: 4.3/5 from video

    Where Canada Goose is strong · top 20 ?

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  12. #12same place as last weekMontbellModels here: #30 Versalite Jacket · #43 Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka · +2Last week #12 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Montbell products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #30 Versalite Jacketbelow the top 20
    2. #43 Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parkabelow the top 20
    3. #53 Alpine Light Down Jacketbelow the top 20
    4. #68 Alpine Down Parkabelow the top 20

    Where Montbell is strong · top 20 ?

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  13. #13same place as last weekFjällrävenModels here: #33 Nuuk Parka · #71 Expedition Down Jacket · +1Last week #13 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Fjällräven products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #33 Nuuk Parkabelow the top 20
    2. #71 Expedition Down Jacketbelow the top 20
    3. #85 Expedition Down Lite Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Fjällräven is strong · top 20 ?

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  14. #14same place as last weekHelly HansenModels here: #76 Verglas Infinity Shell Jacket 2.0Last week #14 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Helly Hansen products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #76 Verglas Infinity Shell Jacket 2.0below the top 20

    Where Helly Hansen is strong · top 20 ?

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  15. #15up 2 places since last weekEddie BauerAlso #12 Best Down Jackets · #14 Best Winter Jackets · +1Last week #17 · 24 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#22
    2. Claude#15
    3. Gemini#27
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#13
    6. Perplexity#26

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    Where Eddie Bauer is strong · top 20 ?

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  16. #16same place as last weekNorrønaModels here: #58 Falketind Gore-Tex JacketLast week #16 · 24 weeks in top 20

    Norrøna products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #58 Falketind Gore-Tex Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Norrøna is strong · top 20 ?

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  17. #17down 2 places since last weekMammutModels here: #65 Ultimate VII SO Hooded JacketLast week #15 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Mammut products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #65 Ultimate VII SO Hooded Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Mammut is strong · top 20 ?

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  18. #18up 1 place since last weekMonclerModels here: #72 Maya Short Down Jacket · #75 Maya Jacket 2026Last week #19 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Moncler products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #72 Maya Short Down Jacketbelow the top 20
    2. #75 Maya Jacket 2026below the top 20

    Where Moncler is strong · top 20 ?

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  19. #19down 1 place since last weekCotopaxiAlso #2 Best Travel Backpacks · #6 Best Travel Duffel Bags · +4Last week #18 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#26
    2. Claude#18
    3. Gemini#18
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#18

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    Where Cotopaxi is strong · top 20 ?

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  20. #20same place as last weekSalomonAlso #1 Best Lightweight Hiking Shoes · #2 Hiking Shoes · +4Last week #20 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#21
    2. Claude#25
    3. Gemini#28
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#14
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    Where Salomon is strong · top 20 ?

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The monthly check covers products; a brand is marked “Passes the check” only when its products here pass. See the product check → ?

Questions and their #1 ?

Question#1 product#1 brand
Best Rain JacketsPatagonia Torrentshell 3L JacketArc'teryx
Best Winter JacketsCanada Goose Expedition ParkaPatagonia
Best Lightweight JacketsPatagonia Houdini JacketPatagonia
Best Down JacketsArc'teryx Cerium Hoody New #1Patagonia
Best Softshell JacketsArc'teryx Gamma HoodyArc'teryx

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 and each AI’s own #1, if its answers alone made this chart. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named, or below #100.well above the other AIs well below not named, or below #100 ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Expedition Parka92, well below the others1, well above the others18, well below the others1, well above the others4/6
#2Cerium Hoody61113127136/6
#3Down Sweater Hoody1613191165/6
#4Helium Rain Jacket543284/6
#5Alpine Start Hoody2485275/6
#6Torrentshell 3L Jacket362123/6
#7Houdini Jacket9511184/6
#8Gamma Hoody1041, well below the others15, well below the others3, well above the others5, well above the others5/6
#9Squamish Hoody17179, well above the others96, well below the others4/6
#10Microlight Alpine Jacket72, well below the others7, well above the others68, well below the others27, well above the others4/6
Each AI’s #1 further down this chart
#14Beta SL Jacket, ChatGPT’s #1122/6

Further down: Gemini’s #1 Ghost Whisperer/2 (#37 on this chart)Perplexity’s #1 Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket (#55 on this chart)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands, if its answers alone made this chart. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named, or below #100.well above the other AIs well below not named, or below #100 ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Arc'teryx1112136/6
#2Patagonia2221216/6
#3Outdoor Research4453746/6
#4Rab3394826/6
#5The North Face6649376/6
#6Mountain Hardwear55369106/6
#7Black Diamond88610115/6
#8Columbia19, well below the others107, well above the others124, well above the others22, well below the others6/6
#9Marmot12785125/6
#10REI Co-op20, well below the others21, well below the others12, well below the others5, well above the others6, well above the others5, well above the others6/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people disagree with AI.

17 of the top 20 checked

  1. Outdoor Research Helium Rain JacketFails the checkAI saysChart place#4named by 4 of 6People sayBuyers4.2/5385 ratingsVideo reviews4.3/55 videos123Owners1serious failure reported
  2. Outdoor Research Foray 3L JacketFails the checkAI saysChart place#15named by 2 of 6People sayOwners1serious failure reported
  3. Rab Neutrino ProPasses the checkAI saysChart place#11named by 5 of 6People sayBuyers4.7/599 ratingsVideo reviews4.5/55 videos123
  4. Patagonia Nano Puff JacketPasses the checkAI saysChart place#19named by 3 of 6People sayBuyers4.6/53,877 ratingsPress3 of 3outlets recommend it

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Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

58 review videos · one shown per product

4 more reviewsFewer reviews

The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 693 AI answers over 28 weeks from 6 assistants 5 buying questions

From people

  • Buyer ratings42,562
  • Review videos141
  • Owner threads176
  • Press outlets6
  • Recall checks71

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Jackets”, and for how long?

    Canada Goose Expedition Parka is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 2 of the last 25 weeks. Arc'teryx is the #1 brand, #1 for 3 of those weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    9 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket; it is #4 now. Among brands, 1 new name joined the top 20.

  • Do buyers, reviewers, owners and the press agree with the AI?

    17 of the top 20 were checked in October 2026: 2 fail the check, and people place none much lower than the AI does. 4 pass the check: people back them.

Data as of November 2 ?

Chart changes, by email.

New #1s, debuts and the picks that fail the check, from every chart. We will write only when there is news.