The buyer question · week of Nov 2 – 8

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This week ?

Patagonia Houdini Jacket holds #1.

#1 in 13 of the last 25 weeks

2 debutsbiggest climb 112 out

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#ProductPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekHoudini JacketPatagoniaAlso #7 JacketsLast week #1 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

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

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #1 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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    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

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

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  2. #2same place as last weekSquamish HoodyArc'teryxAlso #9 JacketsLast week #2 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

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

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #2 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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    Press · 3 publications
    • GearLabMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • CleverHikerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Switchback TravelMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Arcteryx Squamish Hoody ReviewYouTube: Anthony Johnson · 26.3K views · Aug 2020

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  3. #3same place as last weekHelium Rain JacketOutdoor ResearchAlso #4 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#2
    2. Claude#9
    3. Gemini#3
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#6
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #3 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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    Owners

    Breakage · 4 distinct threads · 8 read

    Watch · YouTube ?

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

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  4. #4up 1 place since last weekAtom HoodyArc'teryxMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #9 Best Winter Jackets · #12 JacketsLast week #5 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#3
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#8

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #4 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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    Press · 3 publications
    • GearJunkieRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • CleverHikerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearLabMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Arcteryx Atom Hoody - Mens' Review 2024YouTube: Cotswold Outdoor · 34.1K views · Aug 2025

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  5. #5up 2 places since last weekNano Puff JacketPatagoniaMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #14 Best Winter Jackets · #19 JacketsLast week #7 · 24 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#4
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#7

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #5 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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    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 ?

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  6. #6down 2 places since last weekAlpine Start HoodyBlack DiamondAlso #2 Best Softshell Jackets · #5 Jackets · +1Last week #4 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#12
    3. Gemini#6
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#8
    6. Perplexity#13

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #6 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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    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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  7. #7down 1 place since last weekVital HoodyRabnot checkedLast week #6 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#5
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#5
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#26
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Rab Vital Hoody
  8. #8up 1 place since last weekDistance Wind ShellBlack DiamondLast week #9 · 9 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#6
    2. Claude#13
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#22
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.586 ratings · Oct 2026

    Watch · YouTube ?

    BLACK DIAMOND Distance Wind Shell REVIEW I Déperlante !YouTube: Püls Channel · 1.9K views · Feb 2021
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  9. #9down 1 place since last weekTorrentshell 3L JacketPatagoniaAlso #1 Best Rain Jackets · #6 JacketsLast week #8 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#8
    2. Claude#8
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #9 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 ?

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  10. #10up 1 place since last weekPrecip Eco JacketMarmotAlso #14 Best Rain JacketsLast week #11 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#23
    3. Gemini#9
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#21
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.51,219 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 2 videos · Aug 2026 ? 12
    • Press2/5outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Press · 5 publications
    • GearLabRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearJunkieMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Switchback TravelMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Treeline ReviewMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • CleverHikerRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Marmot PreCip Eco JacketYouTube: Enwild · 44K views · Aug 2019

    Also in the top 20 of ?

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  11. #11down 1 place since last weekMicrolight Alpine JacketRabMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #3 Best Down Jackets · #10 JacketsLast week #10 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#14
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #11 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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    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket
  12. #12same place as last weekVersalite JacketMontbellAlso #13 Best Rain JacketsLast week #12 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#26
    3. Gemini#29
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#17

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.811 ratings · Aug 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Montbell Versalite Jacket
  13. #13up 11 places since last weekBeta SL JacketArc'teryxDebutBiggest climbAlso #2 Best Rain Jackets · #14 JacketsLast week #24 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

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

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #13 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
  14. #14up 2 places since last weekForay 3L JacketOutdoor ResearchAlso #3 Best Rain Jackets · #15 JacketsLast week #16 · 3 weeks in top 20Monthly check: Fails the check: breakage reports

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#10
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #14 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
  15. #15down 1 place since last weekWatertight II JacketColumbianot checkedAlso #6 Best Rain Jackets · #20 JacketsLast week #14 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#29
    2. Claude#25
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Columbia Watertight II Jacket
  16. #16up 3 places since last weekRainier Rain JacketREI Co-opnot checkedAlso #4 Best Rain Jackets · #17 JacketsLast week #19 · 9 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#23
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#5
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #16 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
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    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for REI Co-op Rainier Rain Jacket
  17. #17down 4 places since last weekKor AirShell HoodyMountain HardwearAlso #16 Best Softshell JacketsLast week #13 · 15 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#20
    2. Claude#18
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.658 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 6 threads read · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    6 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Mountain Hardwear Kor AirShell Hoody
  18. #18down 3 places since last weekBeta Lightweight JacketArc'teryxnot checkedLast week #15 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Arc'teryx Beta Lightweight Jacket
  19. #19down 1 place since last weekTeca WindbreakerCotopaxinot checkedLast week #18 · 7 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#14
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

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    Search Google for Cotopaxi Teca Windbreaker
  20. #20up 2 places since last weekEX Light Down JacketMontbellDebutnot checkedLast week #22 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Montbell EX Light Down Jacket

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

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  1. #21Ultra Light Down JacketUniqlo · last wk #20 11 wks in top 20
  2. #22Houdini Air JacketPatagonia · last wk #21 19 wks in top 20
  3. #23Flash Forward WindbreakerColumbia · last wk #17 1 wk in top 20
  4. #24Squamish Hoody 2026Arc'teryx · last wk #72 6 wks in top 20
  5. #25Ghost Whisperer/2Mountain Hardwear · last wk #40 0 wks in top 20
  6. #26Mythic Alpine Light JacketRab · last wk #23 0 wks in top 20
  7. #27Helium UL JacketOutdoor Research · last wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  8. #28Thermoball Eco JacketThe North Face · last wk #27 7 wks in top 20
  9. #29Atom SL HoodyArc'teryx · last wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30Windrunner JacketNike · last wk #29 6 wks in top 20
  11. #31Stretch Ozonic JacketMountain Hardwear · last wk #99 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Helium Wind HoodieOutdoor Research · last wk #25 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33R1 Air Full-Zip HoodyPatagonia · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Torrentshell 3L Rain JacketPatagonia · last wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35PreCip Eco Pro JacketMarmot · last wk #47 2 wks in top 20
  16. #36Ether DriClime JacketMarmot · last wk #95 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Ether Driclime Jacket 2026Marmot · last wk #30 6 wks in top 20
  18. #38Granite Crest JacketPatagonia · last wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Rainrunner Pack JacketJanji · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40Nano-Air Light Hybrid HoodyPatagonia · last wk #79 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41Bonatti Waterproof JacketSalomon · last wk #42 3 wks in top 20
  22. #42Down SweaterPatagonia · last wk #93 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Aeroloft Running Jacket 2026Nike · last wk #39 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Alta Vista JacketThe North Face · last wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Cerium HoodyArc'teryx · last wk #91 5 wks in top 20
  26. #46Fineline Stretch ShellBlack Diamond · last wk #34 1 wk in top 20
  27. #47in a Sac Ultra Packable Running JacketMAC · last wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Xenair Alpine Light JacketRab · last wk #36 2 wks in top 20
  29. #49Plasma 1000 Alpine Down ParkaMontbell · last wk — 4 wks in top 20
  30. #50Nano-Air Light JacketPatagonia · last wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51Kor AirShell JacketMountain Hardwear · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Summit Series Superior Futurelight JacketThe North Face · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53Cloud Cap Jacket 2026Eddie Bauer · last wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Storm-FIT Run JacketNike · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Hyperair 2026 JacketThe North Face · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Linen Harrington JacketTodd Snyder · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57Ossa Stowhood Jacket Men'sArc'teryx · last wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Atom SL Jacket 2026Arc'teryx · last wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59H&M Lightweight Bomber JacketH&M · last wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Alpine Start Hoody 2026Black Diamond · last wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Kor Preshell AirMountain Hardwear · last wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Hyperair JacketThe North Face · last wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63EX Light Wind ParkaMontbell · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Flash Forward JacketColumbia · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Ultimate Flyweight Breaker JacketBE · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Packable Lightweight Storm DefenderCarhartt · last wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Helium UL Rain JacketOutdoor Research · last wk #63 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Omni-Shade Light Jacket 2026Columbia · last wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Mythic Alpine Light Down JacketRab · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Lightweight Trucker JacketLevi's · last wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Nano-Air JacketPatagonia · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Men's EX Light Wind ParkaMontbell · last wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Helium Wind Hoodie 2026Outdoor Research · last wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Flash Forward Wind Jacket 2026Columbia · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Micro Puff HoodyPatagonia · last wk — 1 wk in top 20
  56. #76Nano-Air Light Hybrid JacketPatagonia · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Nano-Air Light Hoody 2026Patagonia · last wk #73 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Jacket Patagonia Men'sHoudini · last wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79whisperer 2 jacket Mountain Hardwear Ghost WhispererGhost · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Ultralight Down Jacket 2026Uniqlo · last wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81Ghost Whisperer UL HoodyMountain Hardwear · last wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82XeroCloud 3L Rain JacketREI Co-op · last wk #77 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Kyanite Lightweight HoodyArc'teryx · last wk #87 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84Flight Vectiv Wind JacketThe North Face · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85KÜHL The One JacketKühl · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Nano PuffPatagonia · last wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87Houdini Air Jacket 2026Patagonia · last wk #78 1 wk in top 20
  68. #88Aspire 3L JacketOutdoor Research · last wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89Helium Hybrid JacketOutdoor Research · last wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Versalite Rain JacketMontbell · last wk #88 4 wks in top 20
  71. #91Hyperair Jacket 2026The North Face · last wk #90 3 wks in top 20
  72. #92ThermoBall Eco Jacket 3.0The North Face · last wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Flight Light Jacket 2026The North Face · last wk #85 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94Venture 2 JacketThe North Face · last wk — 6 wks in top 20
  75. #95Kinetic 2.0 JacketRab · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  76. #96Alpine Light Down JacketMontbell · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Outline JacketSalomon · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Metal Vent Tech Jacket 2026lululemon · last wk #94 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Canopy JacketBrooks · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Down Sweater HoodyPatagonia · last wk #33 6 wks in top 20

Brand chart

Current race ?

This week ?

Patagonia holds #1.

#1 in 23 of the last 25 weeks

All 22 moves ↓

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#BrandPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekPatagoniaModels here: #1 Houdini Jacket · #5 Nano Puff Jacket · +15Last week #1 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Patagonia products here ?

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

    1. #1 Houdini JacketBuyers’ rating 4.5 · 1.1K ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #5 Nano Puff JacketPasses the check: buyers 4.6★ · press 3/3
    3. #9 Torrentshell 3L JacketBuyers’ rating 3.9 · 1.9K ratings · Oct 2026
    4. #22 Houdini Air Jacketbelow the top 20
    5. #33 R1 Air Full-Zip Hoodybelow the top 20

    Where Patagonia is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Patagonia lightweight jackets
  2. #2same place as last weekArc'teryxModels here: #2 Squamish Hoody · #4 Atom Hoody · +8Last week #2 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Arc'teryx products here ?

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

    1. #2 Squamish HoodyBuyers’ rating 4.7 · 391 ratings · Jun 2026
    2. #4 Atom HoodyPasses the check: video reviews 4.5/5
    3. #13 Beta SL JacketScore read from review videos: 4.2/5 from video
    4. #18 Beta Lightweight Jacketnot checked
    5. #24 Squamish Hoody 2026below the top 20

    Where Arc'teryx is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Arc'teryx lightweight jackets
  3. #3same place as last weekOutdoor ResearchModels here: #3 Helium Rain Jacket · #14 Foray 3L Jacket · +6Last week #3 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Outdoor Research products here ?

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

    1. #3 Helium Rain JacketFails the check: breakage reports
    2. #14 Foray 3L JacketFails the check: breakage reports
    3. #27 Helium UL Jacketbelow the top 20
    4. #32 Helium Wind Hoodiebelow the top 20
    5. #67 Helium UL Rain Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Outdoor Research is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Outdoor Research lightweight jackets
  4. #4same place as last weekRabModels here: #7 Vital Hoody · #11 Microlight Alpine Jacket · +4Last week #4 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Rab products here ?

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

    1. #7 Vital Hoodynot checked
    2. #11 Microlight Alpine JacketPasses the check: buyers 4.7★
    3. #26 Mythic Alpine Light Jacketbelow the top 20
    4. #48 Xenair Alpine Light Jacketbelow the top 20
    5. #69 Mythic Alpine Light Down Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Rab is strong · top 20 ?

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  5. #5same place as last weekThe North FaceModels here: #28 Thermoball Eco Jacket · #44 Alta Vista Jacket · +8Last week #5 · 25 weeks in top 20

    The North Face products here ?

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

    1. #28 Thermoball Eco Jacketbelow the top 20
    2. #44 Alta Vista Jacketbelow the top 20
    3. #52 Summit Series Superior Futurelight Jacketbelow the top 20
    4. #55 Hyperair 2026 Jacketbelow the top 20
    5. #62 Hyperair Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where The North Face is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for The North Face lightweight jackets
  6. #6same place as last weekBlack DiamondModels here: #6 Alpine Start Hoody · #8 Distance Wind Shell · +2Last week #6 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Black Diamond products here ?

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

    1. #6 Alpine Start HoodyBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 174 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #8 Distance Wind ShellBuyers’ rating 4.5 · 86 ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #46 Fineline Stretch Shellbelow the top 20
    4. #60 Alpine Start Hoody 2026below the top 20

    Where Black Diamond is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Black Diamond lightweight jackets
  7. #7up 1 place since last weekMountain HardwearModels here: #17 Kor AirShell Hoody · #25 Ghost Whisperer/2 · +4Last week #8 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Mountain Hardwear products here ?

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

    1. #17 Kor AirShell HoodyBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 58 ratings · Jun 2026
    2. #25 Ghost Whisperer/2below the top 20
    3. #31 Stretch Ozonic Jacketbelow the top 20
    4. #51 Kor AirShell Jacketbelow the top 20
    5. #61 Kor Preshell Airbelow the top 20

    Where Mountain Hardwear is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Mountain Hardwear lightweight jackets
  8. #8down 1 place since last weekColumbiaModels here: #15 Watertight II Jacket · #23 Flash Forward Windbreaker · +3Last week #7 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Columbia products here ?

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

    1. #15 Watertight II Jacketnot checked
    2. #23 Flash Forward Windbreakerbelow the top 20
    3. #64 Flash Forward Jacketbelow the top 20
    4. #68 Omni-Shade Light Jacket 2026below the top 20
    5. #74 Flash Forward Wind Jacket 2026below the top 20

    Where Columbia is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Columbia lightweight jackets
  9. #9up 1 place since last weekMarmotModels here: #10 Precip Eco Jacket · #35 PreCip Eco Pro Jacket · +2Last week #10 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Marmot products here ?

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

    1. #10 Precip Eco JacketBuyers’ rating 4.5 · 1.2K ratings · Jun 2026
    2. #35 PreCip Eco Pro Jacketbelow the top 20
    3. #36 Ether DriClime Jacketbelow the top 20
    4. #37 Ether Driclime Jacket 2026below the top 20

    Where Marmot is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Marmot lightweight jackets
  10. #10down 1 place since last weekMontbellModels here: #12 Versalite Jacket · #20 EX Light Down Jacket · +5Last week #9 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Montbell products here ?

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

    1. #12 Versalite JacketBuyers’ rating 4.8 · 11 ratings · Aug 2026
    2. #20 EX Light Down Jacketnot checked
    3. #49 Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parkabelow the top 20
    4. #63 EX Light Wind Parkabelow the top 20
    5. #72 Men's EX Light Wind Parkabelow the top 20

    Where Montbell is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Montbell lightweight jackets
  11. #11same place as last weekREI Co-opModels here: #16 Rainier Rain Jacket · #82 XeroCloud 3L Rain JacketLast week #11 · 25 weeks in top 20

    REI Co-op products here ?

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

    1. #16 Rainier Rain Jacketnot checked
    2. #82 XeroCloud 3L Rain Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where REI Co-op is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for REI Co-op lightweight jackets
  12. #12up 2 places since last weekNikeModels here: #30 Windrunner Jacket · #43 Aeroloft Running Jacket 2026 · +1Last week #14 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Nike products here ?

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

    1. #30 Windrunner Jacketbelow the top 20
    2. #43 Aeroloft Running Jacket 2026below the top 20
    3. #54 Storm-FIT Run Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Nike is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Nike lightweight jackets
  13. #13down 1 place since last weekCotopaxiModels here: #19 Teca WindbreakerLast week #12 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Cotopaxi products here ?

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

    1. #19 Teca Windbreakernot checked

    Where Cotopaxi is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Cotopaxi lightweight jackets
  14. #14up 1 place since last weekAdidasAlso #7 Best Running Shoes for Beginners · #10 Running Shoes · +4Last week #15 · 23 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#11
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#11
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    Where Adidas is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Adidas lightweight jackets
  15. #15up 1 place since last weekSalomonModels here: #41 Bonatti Waterproof Jacket · #97 Outline JacketLast week #16 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Salomon products here ?

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

    1. #41 Bonatti Waterproof Jacketbelow the top 20
    2. #97 Outline Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Salomon is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Salomon lightweight jackets
  16. #16down 3 places since last weekUniqloModels here: #21 Ultra Light Down Jacket · #80 Ultralight Down Jacket 2026Last week #13 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Uniqlo products here ?

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

    1. #21 Ultra Light Down Jacketbelow the top 20
    2. #80 Ultralight Down Jacket 2026below the top 20
    Search Google for Uniqlo lightweight jackets
  17. #17same place as last weeklululemonModels here: #98 Metal Vent Tech Jacket 2026Last week #17 · 19 weeks in top 20

    lululemon products here ?

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

    1. #98 Metal Vent Tech Jacket 2026below the top 20

    Where lululemon is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for lululemon lightweight jackets
  18. #18up 1 place since last weekJanjiModels here: #39 Rainrunner Pack JacketLast week #19 · 2 weeks in top 20

    Janji products here ?

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

    1. #39 Rainrunner Pack Jacketbelow the top 20
    Search Google for Janji lightweight jackets
  19. #19up 1 place since last weekCanada GooseAlso #4 Best Winter Jackets · #10 Best Down Jackets · +1Last week #20 · 4 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#15
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    Where Canada Goose is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Canada Goose lightweight jackets
  20. #20down 2 places since last weekEddie BauerModels here: #53 Cloud Cap Jacket 2026Last week #18 · 12 weeks in top 20

    Eddie Bauer products here ?

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

    1. #53 Cloud Cap Jacket 2026below the top 20

    Where Eddie Bauer is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Eddie Bauer lightweight jackets
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  1. #21Helly Hansenlast wk #21 19 wks in top 20
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  25. #45L.L.Beanlast wk #47 8 wks in top 20
  26. #46Monclerlast wk #40 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Norrønalast wk #68 1 wk in top 20
  28. #48Kuhllast wk #28 1 wk in top 20
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  34. #54Tracksmithlast wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Western Mountaineeringlast wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Burtonlast wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57Alo Yogalast wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Everlanelast wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Mammutlast wk #54 4 wks in top 20
  40. #60Tilleylast wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Spyderlast wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62OSPREYlast wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63Peak Performancelast wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Cielelast wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Norronalast wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Haglöfslast wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Craghopperslast wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Feathered Friendslast wk #75 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Filsonlast wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Outdoor Vitalslast wk #79 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Fahertylast wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Callawaylast wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73ExOfficiolast wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Prooflast wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Ibexlast wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76Topolast wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Gorelast wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Free Countrylast wk #84 0 wks in top 20

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

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10, in its own answer this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Houdini Jacket11234/6
#2Squamish Hoody3213/6
#3Helium Rain Jacket29, well below the others364/6
#4Atom Hoody382/6
#5Nano Puff Jacket472/6
#6Alpine Start Hoody126, well above the others813, well below the others4/6
#7Vital Hoody5526, well below the others3/6
#8Distance Wind Shell6, well above the others1322, well below the others3/6
#9Torrentshell 3L Jacket882/6
#10Precip Eco Jacket239, well above the others213/6

Further down: Grok’s #1 Squamish Hoody 2026 (#24 on this chart)Perplexity’s #1 Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka (#49 on this chart)AI Mode’s #1 Nano-Air Light Hybrid Jacket (#76 on this chart)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands: where it put the brand’s highest-placed product this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Patagonia1121236/6
#2Arc'teryx321165/6
#3Outdoor Research293645/6
#4Rab51451225/6
#5The North Face15, well below the others20, well below the others8, well above the others3, well above the others125/6
#6Black Diamond61268135/6
#7Mountain Hardwear1317, well below the others4, well above the others1310, well above the others5/6
#8Columbia29, well below the others25, well below the others7, well above the others4, well above the others4/6
#9Marmot1223, well below the others9, well above the others7, well above the others24, well below the others5/6
#10Montbell4, well above the others26, well below the others29, well below the others1, well above the others4/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people disagree with AI.

14 of the top 20 checked

  1. Outdoor Research Helium Rain JacketFails the checkAI saysChart place#3named by 4 of 6People sayBuyers4.2/5385 ratingsVideo reviews4.3/55 videos123Owners1serious failure reported
  2. Outdoor Research Foray 3L JacketFails the checkAI saysChart place#14named by 1 of 6People sayOwners1serious failure reported
  3. Patagonia Nano Puff JacketPasses the checkAI saysChart place#5named by 2 of 6People sayBuyers4.6/53,877 ratingsPress3 of 3outlets recommend it
  4. Rab Microlight Alpine JacketPasses the checkAI saysChart place#11named by 1 of 6People sayBuyers4.7/51,580 ratings

See all checked products in the chart ↓ ?

Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

43 review videos · one shown per product

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The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 139 AI answers over 28 weeks from 6 assistants

From people

  • Buyer ratings22,868
  • Review videos66
  • Owner threads128
  • Press outlets7
  • Recall checks38

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

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

    Patagonia Houdini Jacket is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 13 of the last 25 weeks. Patagonia is the #1 brand, #1 for 23 of those weeks.

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

    7 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Patagonia Houdini Jacket, and it is still #1. Among brands, 3 new names joined the top 20.

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

    14 of the top 20 were checked in October 2026: 2 fail the check, and people place none much lower than the AI does. 3 pass the check: people back them.

Data as of November 2 ?

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