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Comparing Down Jackets for Men

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Awards Top Pick Award
Best For Ultralight Adventures
 Editors' Choice Award
Best Overall Down Jacket
 Top Pick Award
Ultracomfortable Warmth
Price Check Price at Amazon
Compare at 3 sellers		$400.00 at REI$325.00 at Backcountry
Compare at 3 sellers		$249 List$379.95 at Backcountry
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Pros Lightweight, great compressibility, good warmth-to-weight ratioLightweight, stylish, high warmth to weight ratioGreat features, very warm, good weather resistance, comfortable, massive hand pockets, recycled down insulationInexpensive, lightweightWarm, soft lining material, hydrophobic down insulation, excellent pockets
Cons Limited features, minimal adjustabilityExpensive, not super durableBulky, no internal slip pocketsSweater weight warmth, moderate adjustabilityPricey, not the lightest
Bottom Line An outstanding jacket with high-quality down that's lighter than the competition and stands out for its functional simplicityIf you are looking for a warm, light layer for a trip where ounces count, this is a great selectionThis jacket is warm, breathable, weather-resistant, very comfortable, and just all-around awesomeThis 800-fill jacket offers quality down at a reasonable price and little weightThis all-condition jacket stands out most for a level of comfort and warmth that will keep you cozy all winter
Rating Categories Mountain Hardwear G... Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody Rab Electron Pro MontBell Superior Down The North Face Summ...
Warmth (30%)
6.0
8.0
9.0
5.0
9.0
Comfort (30%)
7.0
5.0
9.5
6.0
9.0
Portability (15%)
10.0
7.5
4.0
9.5
5.0
Weather Resistance (15%)
8.0
6.5
9.0
5.0
8.0
Breathability (10%) Sort Icon
9.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
7.0
Specs Mountain Hardwear G... Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody Rab Electron Pro MontBell Superior Down The North Face Summ...
Down Fill 800-fill goose down 850-fill European white goose down 800-fill European goose down with Nikwax hydrophobic finish 800-fill goose down 800 fill ProDown with water repellency
Responsible Down Standard (RDS) Certified Yes Yes Yes Not RDS certified, but uses feathers from birds in the meat industry Yes
Outer Fabric 10D recycled ripstop nylon 100% recycled dope dye nylon 20D nylon Pertex Quantum Pro 10D ripstop nylon 20D recycled nylon ripstop
Weight (Size Small) 8.3 oz 11.3 oz 16.1 oz 8.7 oz 15.2 oz
Hem Type Drop hem (small) Straight Drop hem (large) Straight Straight
Fit Slim Slim Standard Standard Standard
Pockets 2 zippered hand 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered internal chest 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered internal chest 2 zippered hands, 2 internal drop in pockets 2 zippered hand, zippered external chest, 2 internal stretch mesh pockets, 2 internal slip in pockets
Hood Yes, hoodless option Yes, hoodless option Yes Yes, hoodless option Yes
Cuff Construction Elastic cuffs Elastic cuffs Two stretch-panel cuffs Elastic cuffs Stretch-knit cuffs
Adjustment Points Hem drawcord Hem shockcord, Hood shockcord Hem shockcord, hood shockcord, hood velcro Hem shockcord, hood shockcord Hem shockcord, hood shockcord
Stow Option Zips into pocket Stuff sack Stuff sack Stuff sack Zips into interior strech pocket
Features Recycled shell matierials, harness compatible hand pockets Synthetic insulation under arms and on top of shoulders Harness compatible pockets, helmet compatible hood, stiffened bill, hydrophobic down N/A Helmet compatabile hood, harness compatible hand pockets