Comparing Down Jackets for Men
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Awards | Best Overall Down Jacket | Ultracomfortable Warmth | An Affordable Alpine Jacket | ||
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Price | $325.00 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $379.95 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $180 List $165.85 at Amazon | $409 List | $280.00 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers |
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Pros | Great features, very warm, good weather resistance, comfortable, massive hand pockets, recycled down insulation | Warm, soft lining material, hydrophobic down insulation, excellent pockets | Heat-reflective lining for warmth, welded baffles, fleece-lined hand pockets, durable | 900+ fill down, warm, lightweight, incredibly compressible | Inexpensive, great fit, weather resistant, recycled shell and down, hydrophobic down |
Cons | Bulky, no internal slip pockets | Pricey, not the lightest | Not very breathable, no adjustment features | No hood adjustment | Relatively heavy, doesn't have slip-in internal pockets |
Bottom Line | This jacket is warm, breathable, weather-resistant, very comfortable, and just all-around awesome | This all-condition jacket stands out most for a level of comfort and warmth that will keep you cozy all winter | This jacket has a thermally reflective lining and is quite warm without the bulk, but it's pretty lackluster otherwise | A great choice for folks looking to go fast, light, and warm | This inexpensive jacket will keep you warm and protected from the weather wherever you take it |
Rating Categories | Rab Electron Pro | The North Face Summ... | Columbia Delta Ridg... | Feathered Friends Eos | Rab Microlight Alpine |
Warmth (30%) | |||||
Comfort (30%) | |||||
Portability (15%) | |||||
Weather Resistance (15%) | |||||
Breathability (10%) | |||||
Specs | Rab Electron Pro | The North Face Summ... | Columbia Delta Ridg... | Feathered Friends Eos | Rab Microlight Alpine |
Down Fill | 800-fill European goose down with Nikwax hydrophobic finish | 800 fill ProDown with water repellency | 650-fill down | 900+ fill goose down | Recycled 700-fill Down with Nikwax hydrophobic finish |
Responsible Down Standard (RDS) Certified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Outer Fabric | 20D nylon Pertex Quantum Pro | 20D recycled nylon ripstop | Polyester | Pertex Quantum | Recycled 30D nylon Pertex Quantum |
Weight (Size Small) | 16.1 oz | 15.2 oz | 15.4 oz | 11.8 oz | 14.9 oz |
Hem Type | Drop hem (large) | Straight | Straight | Drop hem (small) | Drop hem (large) |
Fit | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | 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, 2 internal slip in pockets | 2 zippered hand, 1 hidden external chest | 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered external chest |
Hood | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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 | None | Hem shockcord, hood shockcord | Hem shockcord, hood shockcord |
Stow Option | Stuff sack | Zips into interior strech pocket | None | Stuff sack | Stuff sack |
Features | Harness compatible pockets, helmet compatible hood, stiffened bill, hydrophobic down | Helmet compatabile hood, harness compatible hand pockets | Thermal-reflective lining, welded baffles | Made in Seattle | Stiffened hood bill, recycled hydrophobic down |
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