Get howitzer-like bang for your buck with the Logic. Its functional midweight fabric—a stretchy nylon water-repellent face woven to a soft fleece lining—works for almost any activity from early spring to late fall. The high versatility is married to clean detailing (such as laser-cut zipper openings) normally reserved for jackets twice the price. 1.1 lbs; www.orgear.com
Bonus: The inside chest pocket has a hidden port for headphones.
Bummer: Without a means to cinch the cuffs, wind can sneak up the sleeves.