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Debating the Classic Wind Jacket vs the Gilet (not softshell).
Gilet packs smaller, is probably more versatile (especially given how hot summer gets here), cheaper and frankly looks nicer. Wind Jacket is more protective and will shed some rain as well, at the expense of pack size and... expense.
I do already have a lightweight Patagonia windshirt from climbing, but it's cut larger (to fit over layers) and therefore rather flappy.
Recommendations? The girl has the gilet and loves it, but has never tried a windshirt to compare it to. I've never used a windproof gilet.