Comparing Down Jackets for Men
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Awards | Best Overall Down Jacket | Ultracomfortable Warmth | An Affordable Alpine Jacket | Best Value Down Jacket for Everyday Use | |
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Price | $325.00 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $329.00 at REI | $379.95 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $280.00 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $129 List $129.00 at REI |
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Pros | Great features, very warm, good weather resistance, comfortable, massive hand pockets, recycled down insulation | Warm, fits great, stylish, classic puffy jacket look | Warm, soft lining material, hydrophobic down insulation, excellent pockets | Inexpensive, great fit, weather resistant, recycled shell and down, hydrophobic down | Lightweight, affordable, comfortable lining material, stylish, inclusive sizing |
Cons | Bulky, no internal slip pockets | Slightly heavy, not the highest performing | Pricey, not the lightest | Relatively heavy, doesn't have slip-in internal pockets | Hoodless, not the warmest |
Bottom Line | This jacket is warm, breathable, weather-resistant, very comfortable, and just all-around awesome | This classic down jacket is super comfortable, has excellent style, and is warm enough to wear from downtown to the mountains | 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 | This 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 |
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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 |
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