Differences of Tropical Jacket/Vest and Pack Windbreaker

[alvinyhwong]

What are the differences between the tropical jacket/vest and the pack windbreaker? What makes the tropical jacket/vest worth $45 more?

[Scott E. Jordan]

Good question. Primary Differences:

Tropical Weight Jacket has:
-removable sleeves
-more pockets
-Supplex (expensive) fabric
-no hood

Pack Windbreaker:
-hood
-less expensive nylon
-fewer pockets

Scott

[alvinyhwong]

What are the advantages of the supplex fabric over the nylon fabric? Where is the extra pocket in the tropical jacket/vest? Which one is for hotter climates (with the sleeves)? What are the secondary differences? Thanks!