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I fell in love with the RAB women's filament hoody, but they don't seem to be making them any more. Any suggestions for something similar, either from RAB or a different brand? (Or if anyone has a size 10 they are looking to sell...)

What features of it do you find particularly effective? Cut? Fabric? Features? Then people might find it easier to chip in, if they're not particularly familiar with the Filament.

Looking it up, it seems the main different between the raft of full zip, waffle-inner face, fleece hoodies is the lack of thigh pockets. Coincidentally, I saw some Berghaus hoodies in TK Maxx today that had no pockets at all, for £32...

It is annoying when you find something that meets your needs perfectly, only for the supplier to drop it from "this season's range", and replace it with something inferior. Just goes to show that it's driven by fashion, rather than function...

[edit] was it replaced by, or did it replace the Ascendor/Ascendor Lite?

https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/womens-ascendor-light-hoody/

Missing the centaur cuffs...

I've got both the men's RAB filament and the men's ALPKIT Griffon, and they're pretty indistinguishable – lightweight, warm, thumb loops, full zip, chest-pocket, close-fitting hood. Might be worth having a look at the women's alpkit griffon?

https://alpkit.com/products/griffon-hoody-womens

Thanks - yes, it's the super lightweight, stretchy and comfortable fabric that I most liked about it. Perfect for when you need a layer, but not too much. Not too hot, doesn't affect movement at all and is close fitting so it doesn't snag.

And YES, that looks like the one! Thank you. 

I'll have a look, thank you! 

The mountain equipment lumiko might be worth a look

As I said, I'm not sure if the Ascendor is predecessor or successor to the Filament, but it looks similar fabric, fit & weight. Slightly simpler design suggests successor...