Comparing Down Jackets for Men
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| Awards |  Best Overall Down Jacket |  Ultracomfortable Warmth |  An Affordable Alpine Jacket | Best For Ultralight Adventures | |
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| Price | $325.00 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $379.95 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $280.00 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | Check Price at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | $329.00 at REI |
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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 | Inexpensive, great fit, weather resistant, recycled shell and down, hydrophobic down | Lightweight, great compressibility, good warmth-to-weight ratio | Warm, fits great, stylish, classic puffy jacket look |
| Cons | Bulky, no internal slip pockets | Pricey, not the lightest | Relatively heavy, doesn't have slip-in internal pockets | Limited features, minimal adjustability | Slightly heavy, not the highest performing |
| 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 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 | This classic down jacket is super comfortable, has excellent style, and is warm enough to wear from downtown to the mountains |
| Rating Categories | Rab Electron Pro | The North Face Summ... | Rab Microlight Alpine | Mountain Hardwear G... | Patagonia Down Swea... |
| Warmth (30%) | |||||
| Comfort (30%) | |||||
| Portability (15%) | |||||
| Weather Resistance (15%) | |||||
| Breathability (10%) | |||||
| Specs | Rab Electron Pro | The North Face Summ... | Rab Microlight Alpine | Mountain Hardwear G... | Patagonia Down Swea... |
| Down Fill | 800-fill European goose down with Nikwax hydrophobic finish | 800 fill ProDown with water repellency | Recycled 700-fill Down with Nikwax hydrophobic finish | 800-fill goose down | 800-fill goose down |
| Responsible Down Standard (RDS) Certified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Outer Fabric | 20D nylon Pertex Quantum Pro | 20D recycled nylon ripstop | Recycled 30D nylon Pertex Quantum | 10D recycled ripstop nylon | Recycled nylon downproof ripstop |
| Weight (Size Small) | 16.1 oz | 15.2 oz | 14.9 oz | 8.3 oz | 13.7 oz |
| Hem Type | Drop hem (large) | Straight | Drop hem (large) | Drop hem (small) | Drop hem (large) |
| Fit | Standard | Standard | Standard | Slim | 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, 1 zippered external chest | 2 zippered hand | 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered internal chest, 2 internal slip in pockets |
| Hood | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, hoodless option | Yes, hoodless option |
| 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 | Hem shockcord, hood shockcord | Hem drawcord | Hem drawcord, hood shockcord |
| Stow Option | Stuff sack | Zips into interior strech pocket | Stuff sack | Zips into pocket | Zips into pocket |
| Features | Harness compatible pockets, helmet compatible hood, stiffened bill, hydrophobic down | Helmet compatabile hood, harness compatible hand pockets | Stiffened hood bill, recycled hydrophobic down | Recycled shell matierials, harness compatible hand pockets | Comes with repair patches |
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