Comparing Down Jackets for Men
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| Awards |  Best Overall Down Jacket |  An Affordable Trail to Town Jacket |  Ultracomfortable Warmth | | Best For Ultralight Adventures |
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| Price | $325.00 at Backcountry Compare at 4 sellers | $285 List | $430.00 at REI Compare at 3 sellers | $280.00 at Backcountry Compare at 4 sellers | $261.26 at Amazon Compare at 4 sellers |
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| Pros | Great features, very warm, good weather resistance, comfortable, massive hand pockets, recycled down insulation | More affordable, feels good, fits over other layers, water-resistant shell materials and insulation | Warm, soft lining material, hydrophobic down insulation, excellent pockets | Inexpensive, great fit, weather resistant, recycled shell and down, hydrophobic down | Lightweight, great compressibility, good warmth-to-weight ratio |
| Cons | Bulky, no internal slip pockets | Not as slim fitting as some jackets | Pricey, not the lightest | Relatively heavy, doesn't have slip-in internal pockets | Limited features, minimal adjustability |
| Bottom Line | This jacket is warm, breathable, weather-resistant, very comfortable, and just all-around awesome | This affordable and versatile jacket is ready for anything you'll get into this winter | This all-condition jacket stands out most for a level of comfort and warmth that will keep you cozy all winter | This inexpensive jacket will keep you warm and protected from the weather wherever you take it | An outstanding jacket with high-quality down that's lighter than the competition and stands out for its functional simplicity |
| Rating Categories | Rab Electron Pro | Stio Pinion Hooded | The North Face Summ... | Rab Microlight Alpine | Mountain Hardwear G... |
| Warmth (30%) | |||||
| Comfort (30%) | |||||
| Portability (15%) | |||||
| Weather Resistance (15%) | |||||
| Breathability (10%) | |||||
| Specs | Rab Electron Pro | Stio Pinion Hooded | The North Face Summ... | Rab Microlight Alpine | Mountain Hardwear G... |
| Down Fill | 800-fill European goose down with Nikwax hydrophobic finish | 800-fill AlliedFeather down with HyperDry hydrophic finish | 800-fill ProDown with water repellency | Recycled 700-fill Down with Nikwax hydrophobic finish | 800-fill goose down |
| Responsible Down Standard (RDS) Certified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Outer Fabric | 20D nylon Pertex Quantum Pro | Recycled Pertex Quantum shadow 20D ripstop | 15-denier Pertex Y Fuse 100% recycled ripstop nylon | Recycled 30D nylon Pertex Quantum | 10D recycled ripstop nylon |
| Weight (Size Small) | 16.1 oz | 12.0 oz | 15.2 oz | 14.9 oz | 8.3 oz |
| Hem Type | Drop hem (large) | Drop hem (large) | Straight | Drop hem (large) | Drop hem (small) |
| Fit | Standard | Relaxed | Standard | Standard | Slim |
| Pockets | 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered internal chest | 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered internal chest, 1 internal slip in pockets | 2 zippered hand, zippered external chest, 2 internal slip in pockets | 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered external chest | 2 zippered hand |
| Hood | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, hoodless option |
| Cuff Construction | Two stretch-panel cuffs | Elastic cuffs | Stretch-knit cuffs | Elastic cuffs | Elastic cuffs |
| Adjustment Points | Hem shockcord, hood shockcord, hood velcro | Hem shockcord, Hood shockcord | Hem shockcord, hood shockcord | Hem shockcord, hood shockcord | Hem drawcord |
| Stow Option | Stuff sack | Zips into pocket | Zips into interior strech pocket | Stuff sack | Zips into pocket |
| Features | Harness compatible pockets, helmet compatible hood, stiffened bill, hydrophobic down | Recycled shell materials, available hooded, non-hooded, and as a pullover | Helmet compatabile hood, harness compatible hand pockets | Stiffened hood bill, recycled hydrophobic down | Recycled shell materials, harness compatible hand pockets |
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