The Malene Cape pairs water-repellent fabric with a teddy lining that runs through the hood and core, delivering warmth without stacking a heavy shell over a midlayer. The below-knee length adds coverage past a standard jacket, and a half-zip neck opens for quick venting between the car and the trailhead. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"Loose fit and side slits let me pick up the pace on an evening walk without the length getting in the way. I never felt like I was wearing a blanket instead of a jacket."