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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
Best Buy Award
Best Value Down Jacket for Everyday Use
Price $258.69 at REI
Compare at 4 sellers		$329.00 at REI$379.95 at Backcountry
Compare at 5 sellers		$221.19 at REI
Compare at 4 sellers		$129 List
$77.39 at REI
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Pros Great features, very warm, good weather resistance, comfortable, massive hand pockets, recycled down insulationWarm, fits great, stylish, classic puffy jacket lookWarm, soft lining material, hydrophobic down insulation, excellent pocketsInexpensive, great fit, weather resistant, recycled shell and down, hydrophobic downLightweight, affordable, comfortable lining material, stylish, inclusive sizing
Cons Bulky, no internal slip pocketsSlightly heavy, not the highest performingPricey, not the lightestRelatively heavy, doesn't have slip-in internal pocketsHoodless, not the warmest
Bottom Line This jacket is warm, breathable, weather-resistant, very comfortable, and just all-around awesomeThis classic down jacket is super comfortable, has excellent style, and is warm enough to wear from downtown to the mountainsThis 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 itThis is a great deal for a lightweight down jacket with basic features that will add some warmth to your wardrobe
Rating Categories Rab Electron Pro Patagonia Down Swea... The North Face Summ... Rab Microlight Alpine REI Co-op 650 Down
Warmth (30%)
9.0
6.0
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8.0
5.0
Comfort (30%) Sort Icon
9.5
9.5
9.0
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8.0
Portability (15%)
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8.5
Weather Resistance (15%)
9.0
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6.0
Breathability (10%)
8.0
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Specs Rab Electron Pro Patagonia Down Swea... The North Face Summ... Rab Microlight Alpine REI Co-op 650 Down
Down Fill 800-fill European goose down with Nikwax hydrophobic finish 800-fill goose down 800 fill ProDown with water repellency Recycled 700-fill Down with Nikwax hydrophobic finish 650-fill down
Responsible Down Standard (RDS) Certified Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Outer Fabric 20D nylon Pertex Quantum Pro Recycled nylon downproof ripstop 20D recycled nylon ripstop Recycled 30D nylon Pertex Quantum Recycled ripstop nylon
Weight (Size Small) 16.1 oz 13.7 oz 15.2 oz 14.9 oz 10.1 oz
Hem Type Drop hem (large) Drop hem (large) Straight Drop hem (large) Drop hem (small)
Fit Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Pockets 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered internal chest 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered internal chest, 2 internal slip in pockets 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 internal slip in pockets
Hood Yes Yes, hoodless option Yes Yes No, hooded 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 drawcord, 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 None
Features Harness compatible pockets, helmet compatible hood, stiffened bill, hydrophobic down Comes with repair patches Helmet compatabile hood, harness compatible hand pockets Stiffened hood bill, recycled hydrophobic down N/A