The buyer question · week of Nov 2 – 8

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Current race ?

This week ?

Arc'teryx Gamma Hoody holds #1.

#1 in 14 of the last 25 weeks

1 debut1 back2 out

All 21 moves ↓

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#ProductPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekGamma HoodyArc'teryxAlso #8 JacketsLast week #1 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

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

    named by 5/6

    The card’s #1 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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    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

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  2. #2same place as last weekAlpine Start HoodyBlack DiamondAlso #5 Jackets · #6 Best Lightweight Jackets · +1Last week #2 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

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

    named by 5/6

    The card’s #2 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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    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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  3. #3same place as last weekFerrosi HoodieOutdoor ResearchAlso #13 JacketsLast week #3 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#3
    2. Claude#10
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#2

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #3 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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    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Outdoor Research Men's Ferrosi Hoodie ReviewYouTube: Enwild · 3.8K views · Sep 2025

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  4. #4up 1 place since last weekR2 TechFace HoodyPatagonianot checkedLast week #5 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

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

    named by 2/6

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

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  5. #5down 1 place since last weekBorealis HoodyRabnot checkedLast week #4 · 7 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#15
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#2
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#3

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

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    Search Google for Rab Borealis Hoody
  6. #6same place as last weekKinetic 2.0 JacketRabAlso #16 JacketsLast week #6 · 19 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#4
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#12
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#4

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #6 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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    Owners

    7 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Rab Kinetic 2.0 jacket review - Enjoy the silenceYouTube: Belgian Hikers · 20.6K views · Jul 2022

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  7. #7same place as last weekBorealis JacketRabMonthly check: Passes the checkLast week #7 · 24 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#6
    3. Gemini#11
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

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

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · video reviews rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.7121 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.5/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Inside Look: Rab Borealis JacketYouTube: Trekitt · 43.8K views · Oct 2020
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  8. #8up 8 places since last weekGamma MX HoodyArc'teryxLast week #16 · 24 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#3
    5. Grok#1
    6. Perplexity#11

    named by 3/6

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

    People · October 2026 check ?

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

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Ultimate All-rounder!!! Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoody ReviewYouTube: A Bear’s Mind · 24.8K views · Oct 2023
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  9. #9same place as last weekUltimate VII SO Hooded JacketMammutnot checkedLast week #9 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#6
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#13
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

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  10. #10same place as last weekFerrosi JacketOutdoor ResearchLast week #10 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#17
    2. Claude#3
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

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

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 2 videos · Oct 2026 ? 12

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Outdoor Research Men's Ferrosi JacketYouTube: Enwild · 7.9K views · Oct 2019
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  11. #11down 3 places since last weekR1 TechFace HoodyPatagoniaMonthly check: Passes the checkLast week #8 · 21 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. Perplexity#9

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and video reviews rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.6451 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.5/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Watch · YouTube ?

    It's MAGIC! Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody ReviewYouTube: Adventure Alan & Co · 36.5K views · Oct 2020
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  12. #12same place as last weekR1 CrossStrata HoodyPatagonianot checkedLast week #12 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#23
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

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

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    Search Google for Patagonia R1 CrossStrata Hoody
  13. #13up 1 place since last weekR1 Air Full-Zip HoodyPatagoniaLast week #14 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

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

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.8265 ratings · Oct 2026
    Search Google for Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody
  14. #14up 4 places since last weekHoudini Air JacketPatagoniaLast week #18 · 9 weeks in top 20Monthly check: People disagree: AI #10 · people #14 of 14

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#4
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#12
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • People disagree: people’s order#14people’s order, of 14 checked · AI #10 ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.51,140 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos3.5/5read from 2 videos · Oct 2026 ? 12
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

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  15. #15same place as last weekGamma Lightweight HoodyArc'teryxLast week #15 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#16
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

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

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.992 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Press3/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Press · 3 publications
    • Treeline ReviewRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Switchback TravelRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearLabRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
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  16. #16up 5 places since last weekKor AirShell HoodyMountain HardwearRe-entryAlso #17 Best Lightweight JacketsLast week #21 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#7
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#7
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #16 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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    Owners

    6 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Mountain Hardwear Kor AirShell Hoody
  17. #17same place as last weekKinetic 2.0Rabnot checkedLast week #17 · 3 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 #17 is the 4-week average.

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  18. #18down 7 places since last weekFerrosi HoodyOutdoor Researchnot checkedLast week #11 · 23 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#9
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

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

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  19. #19up 5 places since last weekStretch Ozonic JacketMountain HardwearDebutAlso #10 Best Rain Jackets · #18 JacketsLast week #24 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#7
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#30
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #19 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
  20. #20down 1 place since last weekApex Bionic 3 JacketThe North FaceMonthly check: Passes the checkLast week #19 · 19 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#4
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#23

    named by 2/6

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

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.73,209 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 5 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Owners

    5 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Search Google for The North Face Apex Bionic 3 Jacket

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

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  1. #21Gamma LT HoodyArc'teryx · last wk #22 9 wks in top 20
  2. #22Dawn Patrol ShellBlack Diamond · last wk #13 16 wks in top 20
  3. #23ROM 2.0 HoodyMarmot · last wk #29 0 wks in top 20
  4. #24Ascender II Softshell JacketColumbia · last wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  5. #25Ascender Softshell JacketColumbia · last wk #20 7 wks in top 20
  6. #26Atom HoodyArc'teryx · last wk #49 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  7. #27Ultimate VIII SO Hooded JacketMammut · last wk #43 3 wks in top 20
  8. #28Ultimate Comfort SO Hooded JacketMammut · last wk #28 0 wks in top 20
  9. #29Novus LT Hybrid HoodyMarmot · last wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30Fjällräven Abisko Trail JacketFjällräven · last wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31Nano-Air Light Hoody 2025Patagonia · last wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Ridge Dynastretch JacketDynafit · last wk #48 1 wk in top 20
  13. #33Freewheel MTB Half Zip HoodieOutdoor Research · last wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Apex Bionic JacketThe North Face · last wk #52 5 wks in top 20
  15. #35Kor PreshellMountain Hardwear · last wk #34 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Squamish HoodyArc'teryx · last wk #25 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Adze Hybrid HoodyPatagonia · last wk #37 1 wk in top 20
  18. #38Abisko Lite Trekking JacketFjällräven · last wk #39 1 wk in top 20
  19. #39Fjällräven Keb Agile JacketFjällräven · last wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40Tenacity XT HoodieMontane · last wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41Proton HoodyArc'teryx · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Summit Series Casaval Hybrid HoodieThe North Face · last wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Trailmade Softshell Jacket 2026REI Co-op · last wk #26 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Nano-Air Light Hybrid HoodyPatagonia · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Dawn Patrol Hybrid ShellBlack Diamond · last wk #73 9 wks in top 20
  26. #46Vigor Plus Fleece HoodyOutdoor Research · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Dyno Stretch JacketMontane · last wk #87 2 wks in top 20
  28. #48Aenergy SO Hybrid Hooded JacketMammut · last wk #84 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49Pedroc 2 Stormwall Durastretch JacketSalewa · last wk #91 0 wks in top 20
  30. #50Nano-Air Light Hoody 2026Patagonia · last wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51Gamma Jacket Men's/Women'sArc'teryx · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Gamma Hoody (Gamma MX successor line)Arc'teryx · last wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53Gamma Jacket (Gamma MX/LT line)Arc'teryx · last wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Adze Hybrid JacketPatagonia · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Squall Hooded JacketMountain Equipment · last wk #97 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Gamma Hoody (Gamma MX Hoody)Arc'teryx · last wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57Gamma Hoody 2026Arc'teryx · last wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Mishima HoodyBlackyak · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Kinetic Alpine JacketRab · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Levi's? NoPatagonia · last wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Apex Elevation JacketThe North Face · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Torque JacketRab · last wk #23 10 wks in top 20
  43. #63SW Col Becchei Hybrid JacketOrtovox · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Apex Flex 3.0 JacketThe North Face · last wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Apex Flex 2.0The North Face · last wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Renegade JacketKuhl · last wk #85 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Atom Hoody? NoArc'teryx · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Ferrosi Hooded Jacket Gen 4Outdoor Research · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Ultimate VIII SO HoodedMammut · last wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70ROM 2.0 JacketMarmot · last wk #40 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Ferrosi Hoody 2026Outdoor Research · last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Velez Adventure SmockPáramo · last wk #75 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Ether Driclime Hoody 2025Marmot · last wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Macun SO Hooded JacketMammut · last wk #98 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Alpha 120 Hoody 2026Marmot · last wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76Gamma MX Jacket (2026)Arc'teryx · last wk #82 1 wk in top 20
  57. #77Gamma SL Hoody 2026Arc'teryx · last wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Alpha 60 JacketMarmot · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Alpine Light Softshell 2026Black Diamond · last wk #79 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Odin 9 Worlds Infinity Softshell JacketHelly Hansen · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81Apex Flex GTX Jacket 2026The North Face · last wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Nano-Air Light Hybrid JacketPatagonia · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Falketind Flex1 JacketNorrøna · last wk #45 8 wks in top 20
  64. #84Odin Stretch Jacket 2026Helly Hansen · last wk #83 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Titan Ridge Hybrid JacketColumbia · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Kor Preshell HoodyMountain Hardwear · last wk #89 6 wks in top 20
  67. #87BorealisRab · last wk #38 2 wks in top 20
  68. #88Borealis Hooded JacketRab · last wk #88 4 wks in top 20
  69. #89Alpine Light HoodyBlack Diamond · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Airmesh HoodyMountain Hardwear · last wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Ether Driclime Jacket 2026Marmot · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92Ranger LT HoodieTriple · last wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Atom SL HoodyArc'teryx · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94Ferrosi Hooded JacketOutdoor Research · last wk — 6 wks in top 20
  75. #95Ferrosi Hooded Jacket 2026Outdoor Research · last wk #90 0 wks in top 20
  76. #96Apex Bionic 3The North Face · last wk #96 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Titan Ridge Hybrid Jacket 2026Columbia · last wk #93 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Kinetic Plus Jacket 2026Rab · last wk #99 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Alpine Start Hoody 2026Black Diamond · last wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Titan Ridge II SoftshellColumbia · last wk — 0 wks in top 20

Brand chart

Current race ?

This week ?

Arc'teryx holds #1.

#1 in 25 of the last 25 weeks

2 back2 out

All 24 moves ↓

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#BrandPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekArc'teryxModels here: #1 Gamma Hoody · #8 Gamma MX Hoody · +14Last week #1 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Arc'teryx products here ?

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

    1. #1 Gamma HoodyBuyers’ rating 4.5 · 91 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #8 Gamma MX HoodyScore read from review videos: 4.3/5 from video
    3. #15 Gamma Lightweight HoodyBuyers’ rating 4.9 · 92 ratings · Oct 2026
    4. #21 Gamma LT Hoodybelow the top 20
    5. #26 Atom Hoodybelow the top 20

    Where Arc'teryx is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Arc'teryx softshell jackets
  2. #2up 1 place since last weekRabModels here: #5 Borealis Hoody · #6 Kinetic 2.0 Jacket · +7Last week #3 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Rab products here ?

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

    1. #5 Borealis Hoodynot checked
    2. #6 Kinetic 2.0 JacketBuyers’ rating 4.5 · 125 ratings · Jul 2026
    3. #7 Borealis JacketPasses the check: video reviews 4.5/5
    4. #17 Kinetic 2.0not checked
    5. #59 Kinetic Alpine Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Rab is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Rab softshell jackets
  3. #3down 1 place since last weekPatagoniaModels here: #4 R2 TechFace Hoody · #11 R1 TechFace Hoody · +10Last week #2 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Patagonia products here ?

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

    1. #4 R2 TechFace Hoodynot checked
    2. #11 R1 TechFace HoodyPasses the check: buyers 4.6★ · video reviews 4.5/5
    3. #12 R1 CrossStrata Hoodynot checked
    4. #13 R1 Air Full-Zip HoodyBuyers’ rating 4.8 · 265 ratings · Oct 2026
    5. #14 Houdini Air JacketPeople disagree

    Where Patagonia is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Patagonia softshell jackets
  4. #4same place as last weekOutdoor ResearchModels here: #3 Ferrosi Hoodie · #10 Ferrosi Jacket · +7Last week #4 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Outdoor Research products here ?

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

    1. #3 Ferrosi HoodieBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 34 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #10 Ferrosi JacketScore read from review videos: 4.3/5 from video
    3. #18 Ferrosi Hoodynot checked
    4. #33 Freewheel MTB Half Zip Hoodiebelow the top 20
    5. #46 Vigor Plus Fleece Hoodybelow the top 20

    Where Outdoor Research is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Outdoor Research softshell jackets
  5. #5same place as last weekBlack DiamondModels here: #2 Alpine Start Hoody · #22 Dawn Patrol Shell · +4Last week #5 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Black Diamond products here ?

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

    1. #2 Alpine Start HoodyBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 174 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #22 Dawn Patrol Shellbelow the top 20
    3. #45 Dawn Patrol Hybrid Shellbelow the top 20
    4. #79 Alpine Light Softshell 2026below the top 20
    5. #89 Alpine Light Hoodybelow the top 20

    Where Black Diamond is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Black Diamond softshell jackets
  6. #6up 1 place since last weekThe North FaceModels here: #20 Apex Bionic 3 Jacket · #34 Apex Bionic Jacket · +6Last week #7 · 25 weeks in top 20

    The North Face products here ?

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

    1. #20 Apex Bionic 3 JacketPasses the check: buyers 4.7★
    2. #34 Apex Bionic Jacketbelow the top 20
    3. #42 Summit Series Casaval Hybrid Hoodiebelow the top 20
    4. #61 Apex Elevation Jacketbelow the top 20
    5. #64 Apex Flex 3.0 Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where The North Face is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for The North Face softshell jackets
  7. #7down 1 place since last weekMountain HardwearModels here: #16 Kor AirShell Hoody · #19 Stretch Ozonic Jacket · +3Last week #6 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Mountain Hardwear products here ?

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

    1. #16 Kor AirShell HoodyBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 58 ratings · Jun 2026
    2. #19 Stretch Ozonic JacketBuyers’ rating 5.0 · 39 ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #35 Kor Preshellbelow the top 20
    4. #86 Kor Preshell Hoodybelow the top 20
    5. #90 Airmesh Hoodybelow the top 20

    Where Mountain Hardwear is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Mountain Hardwear softshell jackets
  8. #8same place as last weekMammutModels here: #9 Ultimate VII SO Hooded Jacket · #27 Ultimate VIII SO Hooded Jacket · +4Last week #8 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Mammut products here ?

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

    1. #9 Ultimate VII SO Hooded Jacketnot checked
    2. #27 Ultimate VIII SO Hooded Jacketbelow the top 20
    3. #28 Ultimate Comfort SO Hooded Jacketbelow the top 20
    4. #48 Aenergy SO Hybrid Hooded Jacketbelow the top 20
    5. #69 Ultimate VIII SO Hoodedbelow the top 20

    Where Mammut is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Mammut softshell jackets
  9. #9same place as last weekMarmotModels here: #23 ROM 2.0 Hoody · #29 Novus LT Hybrid Hoody · +5Last week #9 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Marmot products here ?

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

    1. #23 ROM 2.0 Hoodybelow the top 20
    2. #29 Novus LT Hybrid Hoodybelow the top 20
    3. #70 ROM 2.0 Jacketbelow the top 20
    4. #73 Ether Driclime Hoody 2025below the top 20
    5. #75 Alpha 120 Hoody 2026below the top 20

    Where Marmot is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Marmot softshell jackets
  10. #10same place as last weekColumbiaModels here: #24 Ascender II Softshell Jacket · #25 Ascender Softshell Jacket · +3Last week #10 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Columbia products here ?

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

    1. #24 Ascender II Softshell Jacketbelow the top 20
    2. #25 Ascender Softshell Jacketbelow the top 20
    3. #85 Titan Ridge Hybrid Jacketbelow the top 20
    4. #97 Titan Ridge Hybrid Jacket 2026below the top 20
    5. #100 Titan Ridge II Softshellbelow the top 20

    Where Columbia is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Columbia softshell jackets
  11. #11same place as last weekFjällrävenModels here: #30 Fjällräven Abisko Trail Jacket · #38 Abisko Lite Trekking Jacket · +1Last week #11 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Fjällräven products here ?

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

    1. #30 Fjällräven Abisko Trail Jacketbelow the top 20
    2. #38 Abisko Lite Trekking Jacketbelow the top 20
    3. #39 Fjällräven Keb Agile Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Fjällräven is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Fjällräven softshell jackets
  12. #12same place as last weekHelly HansenModels here: #80 Odin 9 Worlds Infinity Softshell Jacket · #84 Odin Stretch Jacket 2026Last week #12 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Helly Hansen products here ?

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

    1. #80 Odin 9 Worlds Infinity Softshell Jacketbelow the top 20
    2. #84 Odin Stretch Jacket 2026below the top 20

    Where Helly Hansen is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Helly Hansen softshell jackets
  13. #13up 3 places since last weekMontaneModels here: #40 Tenacity XT Hoodie · #47 Dyno Stretch JacketLast week #16 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Montane products here ?

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

    1. #40 Tenacity XT Hoodiebelow the top 20
    2. #47 Dyno Stretch Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Montane is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Montane softshell jackets
  14. #14up 1 place since last weekREI Co-opModels here: #43 Trailmade Softshell Jacket 2026Last week #15 · 21 weeks in top 20

    REI Co-op products here ?

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

    1. #43 Trailmade Softshell Jacket 2026below the top 20

    Where REI Co-op is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for REI Co-op softshell jackets
  15. #15down 2 places since last weekNorrønaModels here: #83 Falketind Flex1 JacketLast week #13 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Norrøna products here ?

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

    1. #83 Falketind Flex1 Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Norrøna is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Norrøna softshell jackets
  16. #16down 2 places since last weekSalomonAlso #1 Best Lightweight Hiking Shoes · #2 Hiking Shoes · +4Last week #14 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#12
    2. Claude#26
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    Where Salomon is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Salomon softshell jackets
  17. #17up 2 places since last weekDynafitModels here: #32 Ridge Dynastretch JacketLast week #19 · 14 weeks in top 20

    Dynafit products here ?

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

    1. #32 Ridge Dynastretch Jacketbelow the top 20
    Search Google for Dynafit softshell jackets
  18. #18up 2 places since last weekOrtovoxModels here: #63 SW Col Becchei Hybrid JacketLast week #20 · 3 weeks in top 20

    Ortovox products here ?

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

    1. #63 SW Col Becchei Hybrid Jacketbelow the top 20
    Search Google for Ortovox softshell jackets
  19. #19up 3 places since last weekBerghausRe-entryLast week #22 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

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

    named by 1/6

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

    Search Google for Berghaus softshell jackets
  20. #20up 3 places since last weekMountain EquipmentRe-entryModels here: #55 Squall Hooded JacketLast week #23 · 2 weeks in top 20

    Mountain Equipment products here ?

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

    1. #55 Squall Hooded Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Mountain Equipment is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Mountain Equipment softshell jackets

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

  • Jack Wolfskin was #17, now #22 10 weeks in the top 20
  • Haglöfs was #18, now #21 22 weeks in the top 20
Show places 21–68Hide places 21–68
  1. #21Haglöfslast wk #18 22 wks in top 20
  2. #22Jack Wolfskinlast wk #17 10 wks in top 20
  3. #23Kuhllast wk #21 1 wk in top 20
  4. #24Salewalast wk #32 3 wks in top 20
  5. #25Blackyaklast wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  6. #26Spyderlast wk #24 0 wks in top 20
  7. #27Eddie Bauerlast wk #26 6 wks in top 20
  8. #28Triplelast wk #25 0 wks in top 20
  9. #29Páramolast wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30Stiolast wk #36 1 wk in top 20
  11. #31Canada Gooselast wk #28 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Beyondlast wk #29 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33Fjallravenlast wk #27 13 wks in top 20
  14. #34Milletlast wk #38 1 wk in top 20
  15. #35Cortazulast wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Devoldlast wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Vaudelast wk #30 9 wks in top 20
  18. #38La Sportivalast wk #41 3 wks in top 20
  19. #39Gorelast wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40Tilaklast wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41Craghopperslast wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Craftlast wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Klättermusenlast wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Gore Wearlast wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Oakleylast wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46Peak Performancelast wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Smartwoollast wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Sitkalast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49Under Armourlast wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  30. #5066°Northlast wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51Cotopaxilast wk #34 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52lululemonlast wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53Westernlast wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Kühllast wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Decathlonlast wk #39 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Nikelast wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57Adidaslast wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Decathlon Forclazlast wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59KUIUlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Regattalast wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Norronalast wk #31 14 wks in top 20
  42. #62SCOTTlast wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63Klattermusenlast wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Cielelast wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Picture Organiclast wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Minus33last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Direct Alpinelast wk #73 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68DirectAlpinlast wk #74 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
#1Gamma Hoody19, well below the others2115/6
#2Alpine Start Hoody586575/6
#3Ferrosi Hoodie310, well below the others23/6
#4R2 TechFace Hoody252/6
#5Borealis Hoody15, well below the others233/6
#6Kinetic 2.0 Jacket412, well below the others43/6
#7Borealis Jacket6112/6
#8Gamma MX Hoody3111, well below the others3/6
#9Ultimate VII SO Hooded Jacket6132/6
#10Ferrosi Jacket17, well below the others3, well above the others2/6

Further down: Gemini’s #1 Atom Hoody (#26 on this chart)Claude’s #1 Gamma Jacket Men's/Women's (#51 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
#1Arc'teryx1111116/6
#2Rab46112936/6
#3Patagonia223255/6
#4Outdoor Research339425/6
#5Black Diamond585575/6
#6The North Face8, well above the others16, well below the others19, well below the others4, well above the others3, well above the others23, well below the others6/6
#7Mountain Hardwear777104/6
#8Mammut6, well above the others21, well below the others13, well below the others6, well above the others4/6
#9Marmot18, well below the others12, well above the others156, well above the others22, well below the others5/6
#10Columbia25, well below the others19175, well above the others7, well above the others5/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people disagree with AI.

14 of the top 20 checked

  1. Patagonia Houdini Air JacketPeople disagreeAI saysIts order10thof 14 checked · #14 in the chartPeople sayTheir order14thof 14 checked · by buyer ratings and video reviewsBuyers4.5/51,140 ratingsVideo reviews3.5/52 videos12
  2. Patagonia R1 TechFace HoodyPasses the checkAI saysChart place#11named by 1 of 6People sayBuyers4.6/5451 ratingsVideo reviews4.5/55 videos123
  3. The North Face Apex Bionic 3 JacketPasses the checkAI saysChart place#20named by 2 of 6People sayBuyers4.7/53,209 ratings

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Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

27 review videos · one shown per product

4 more reviewsFewer reviews

The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 138 AI answers over 28 weeks from 6 assistants

From people

  • Buyer ratings9,583
  • Review videos38
  • Owner threads53
  • Press outlets5
  • Recall checks29

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

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

    Arc'teryx Gamma Hoody is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 14 of the last 25 weeks. Arc'teryx is the #1 brand, #1 for 25 of those weeks.

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

    5 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Arc'teryx Gamma Hoody, and it is still #1. Among brands, 5 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: none fails the check, and people place 1 much lower than the AI does. 3 pass the check: people back them.

Data as of November 2 ?

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