2021's

10 BEST

DOWN JACKETS

HOW TO CHOOSE A JACKET

Insulated jackets today differ not only in type and amount of insulation, but also in water resistance, breathability, and design details.

MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR

GHOST WHISPERER/2

DOWN HOODY

When the goal is minimizing pack weight on summer trips with cool but not freezing nights, bring this wispy jacket. At barely over a half-pound, its 800-fill goose down delivers beaucoup warmth.

SUMMER BACKPACKING GO-TO

FEATHERED FRIENDS EOS

DOWN JACKET

At windblown mountain passes in Glacier National Park and cool evenings in Idaho’s Sawtooths, the Eos proved itself one of the best puffy jackets on the market—and an incredible value. Stuffed with 900-fill goose down, the Eos is warm enough for temps in the high 30s Fahrenheit and strong wind—impressive for an 11-ounce puffy.

 Micro Puff Hoodie

Patagonia

PATAGONIA

The Micro Puff Hoody delivers more warmth than you'd expect, given that it weighs barely more than a half-pound. Patagonia’s proprietary, water-resistant PlumaFill insulation matches the warmth-to-weight ratio of high-quality down (850- to 900-fill power), while delivering the primary benefit of synthetic insulation—trapping heat when wet.

Micro Puff Hoodie

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