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Comparing Down Jackets for Men

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Awards Editors' Choice Award
Best Overall Down Jacket
Top Pick Award
Ultracomfortable Warmth
Best Buy Award
An Affordable Alpine Jacket
Top Pick Award
Best For Ultralight Adventures
 
Price $258.69 at REI
Compare at 4 sellers		$379.95 at Backcountry
Compare at 5 sellers		$221.19 at REI
Compare at 4 sellers		$360.00 at REI
Compare at 4 sellers		$329.00 at REI
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Pros Great features, very warm, good weather resistance, comfortable, massive hand pockets, recycled down insulationWarm, soft lining material, hydrophobic down insulation, excellent pocketsInexpensive, great fit, weather resistant, recycled shell and down, hydrophobic downLightweight, great compressibility, good warmth-to-weight ratioWarm, fits great, stylish, classic puffy jacket look
Cons Bulky, no internal slip pocketsPricey, not the lightestRelatively heavy, doesn't have slip-in internal pocketsLimited features, minimal adjustabilitySlightly heavy, not the highest performing
Bottom Line This jacket is warm, breathable, weather-resistant, very comfortable, and just all-around awesomeThis all-condition jacket stands out most for a level of comfort and warmth that will keep you cozy all winterThis inexpensive jacket will keep you warm and protected from the weather wherever you take itAn outstanding jacket with high-quality down that's lighter than the competition and stands out for its functional simplicityThis classic down jacket is super comfortable, has excellent style, and is warm enough to wear from downtown to the mountains
Rating Categories Rab Electron Pro The North Face Summ... Rab Microlight Alpine Mountain Hardwear G... Patagonia Down Swea...
Warmth (30%)
9.0
9.0
8.0
6.0
6.0
Comfort (30%)
9.5
9.0
9.0
7.0
9.5
Portability (15%)
4.0
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5.0
10.0
6.0
Weather Resistance (15%)
9.0
8.0
9.0
8.0
6.0
Breathability (10%)
8.0
7.0
7.0
9.0
7.0
Specs Rab Electron Pro The North Face Summ... Rab Microlight Alpine Mountain Hardwear G... Patagonia Down Swea...
Down Fill 800-fill European goose down with Nikwax hydrophobic finish 800 fill ProDown with water repellency Recycled 700-fill Down with Nikwax hydrophobic finish 800-fill goose down 800-fill goose down
Responsible Down Standard (RDS) Certified Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Outer Fabric 20D nylon Pertex Quantum Pro 20D recycled nylon ripstop Recycled 30D nylon Pertex Quantum 10D recycled ripstop nylon Recycled nylon downproof ripstop
Weight (Size Small) 16.1 oz 15.2 oz 14.9 oz 8.3 oz 13.7 oz
Hem Type Drop hem (large) Straight Drop hem (large) Drop hem (small) Drop hem (large)
Fit Standard Standard Standard Slim Standard
Pockets 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered internal chest 2 zippered hand, zippered external chest, 2 internal stretch mesh pockets, 2 internal slip in pockets 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered external chest 2 zippered hand 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered internal chest, 2 internal slip in pockets
Hood Yes Yes Yes Yes, hoodless option Yes, hoodless option
Cuff Construction Two stretch-panel cuffs Stretch-knit cuffs Elastic cuffs Elastic cuffs Elastic cuffs
Adjustment Points Hem shockcord, hood shockcord, hood velcro Hem shockcord, hood shockcord Hem shockcord, hood shockcord Hem drawcord Hem drawcord, hood shockcord
Stow Option Stuff sack Zips into interior strech pocket Stuff sack Zips into pocket Zips into pocket
Features Harness compatible pockets, helmet compatible hood, stiffened bill, hydrophobic down Helmet compatabile hood, harness compatible hand pockets Stiffened hood bill, recycled hydrophobic down Recycled shell matierials, harness compatible hand pockets Comes with repair patches