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What features would you like in your 'perfect' jacket (pockets, zippers, weights, hood, iPod compatible, durability, packability, length, size, etc.)?

This jacket can be a softshell, hardshell, windshirt, hybrid (combination hardshell/softshell), etc.
cheap light nylon

My current one is very nice.
4oz, 1/4 zip pullover type, elastic sleeves and skirt. It has a pocket on the side, kidney area. Very handy but two pockets would have been better. Stomach pouches are good also. I got a large for $20 and an xxlarge for $12. LLBean factory outlet store in Bangor 6-7 months ago.