Best Waterproof Down Jackets 2017

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Best waterproof down jackets 2017.

The rei co op 650 down hoodie 2 0 is another exceptionally light jacket at 11 9 ounces for a men s large but at the cost of warmth as its 650 fill duck down insulation isn t as warm there isn t a whole lot of it in the jacket and it lacks crucial cold blocking features like hood and waist cinches. It s those two qualities that also make it arguably the best form of insulation yet devised for outdoor apparel down s warmth low weight and ability to compress make it the perfect material. It even has taped seams. Down is warm enough that ducks and geese can swim in freezing water and light enough that they can fly.

The mountain equipment odyssey jacket is a fantastic waterproof that will face up to the task impressively. The best down jackets for 2017 by clay abney january 7 2017 whether navigating the city streets or traversing the continental divide a quality down jacket is worth its weight in. Rab neutrino endurance best cheap down jacket. The new rab valiance is completely waterproof.

Being waterproof naturally is the most important aspect of a waterproof jacket. At windblown mountain passes in glacier national park and cool evenings and mornings in camp from glacier to idaho s sawtooths the eos proved itself one of the best puffy jackets on the market and an incredible value. Weight and pack size. Rab valiance rab have become renowned over the past 30 years for making outdoor gear at the top end of the market and the rab valiance is a shining example of their credentials.

Feathered friends eos down jacket 339 11 oz. Last updated december 2019. Best down jackets 2017 2018. Rei co op stormhenge 850.

Overall best down jacket. Feathered friends eos best winter down jacket. These are all available in men s and women s versions but if you re looking for a women s specific option check out our list of the best down jackets for women. The best down jackets tested in 2020.

Arc teryx cerium lt jacket best down jacket on test. Patagonia down sweater hoodie best down jacket for women. Here s our pick of 10 best down jackets all of which we ve tested over the last year. It s not too heavy 389g in medium packs down small and looks good too making this one of the best waterproof jackets on the market.

It features premium 850 fill down a fully waterproof 2 layer shell a rarity in the down jacket world and nice touches like pit zips and a two way front zipper to regulate heat. Rab microlight alpine jacket best ultralight down jacket. Quick answers the best jackets for backpackers.