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Helly Hansen Storm & Patagonia Core Skin
Helly Hansen Storm, $120
The world's first breathable polyurethane coat is tough as nails and dirt-cheap.

Patagonia Core Skin, $249
Bow before the ultimate all-in-one, highly compressible light-weight jacket for cool-weather aerobic pursuits.
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