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KUIU Super Down PRO Hooded Jacket vs Western Mountaineering Vapor Jacket

Super Down PRO Hooded Jacket is the lighter of the two by 30 g (1.1 oz).

Super Down PRO Hooded Jacket lists for $176.00 less at the manufacturer's price.

Where to buy

Super Down PRO Hooded Jacket

  • Check price at KUIU

Vapor Jacket

  • Check price at Western Mountaineering

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Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The lower weight and the higher R-value are highlighted.

Super Down PRO Hooded Jacket

KUIU

Vapor Jacket

Western Mountaineering

Weight
14.8 oz
15.9 oz
MSRP
$399.00
$575.00

Which one to choose

  • Choose the KUIU Super Down PRO Hooded Jacket if every ounce counts — 14.8 oz against 15.9 oz.
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Questions this comparison answers

Is the KUIU Super Down PRO Hooded Jacket lighter than the Western Mountaineering Vapor Jacket?
Super Down PRO Hooded Jacket is the lighter of the two by 30 g (1.1 oz).
Which has the lower list price, the KUIU Super Down PRO Hooded Jacket or the Western Mountaineering Vapor Jacket?
Super Down PRO Hooded Jacket lists for $176.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

KUIU Super Down PRO Hooded Jacket

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“Best Use: Packable Warmth The Super Down PRO Hooded Jacket is purpose-built for low-activity pursuits in plunging temperatures. Sized to layer comfortably over base and mid-layers, it delivers exceptional warmth with 850+ FP Quixdown™. Each down cluster is treated with Toray® DWR, making it highly water-resistant and capable of retaining loft even when damp.”
Full specs and prices for the Super Down PRO Hooded Jacket →

Western Mountaineering Vapor Jacket

Source not recorded.

“Designed for those who demand warmth, weather resistance, and versatility, the Vapor Jacket delivers exceptional performance in a lightweight package.”
Full specs and prices for the Vapor Jacket →

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