Best down jacket on Reddit
177 reviews from r/Ultralight, r/BuyItForLife, r/wildcampingintheuk and 17 more subreddits
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#1
Rab
4.5
(29)
"If you’re open to spending that much just get the Rab Positron Pro and never be cold again."
"I have a RAB Neutrino that i've taken into the Himalaya for the last 10 plus years and it's held up well."
"I'd go with the Positron between those two. It's a bit warmer than the Mythic Ultra and much more durable."
"My wife has a Rab Positron for t."
"Rab seconds and other significantly discounted Rab items"
"You should get a RAB neutrino or Positron."
"Highly recommend the Rab Electron Pro Jacket."
"Rab Positron Pro has 300 grams of down."
"Consistently makes extremely high quality down jackets."
"I'd recommend."
#2
Decathlon
4.3
(16)
"I got my fiance a Decathlon down puffy and she loves it. I have two puffys from Decathlon and love them."
"For the money it just can't be beaten."
"Decathlon Forclaz, it's my favorite puffer I've owned and it's only $100."
"Decathlon Forclaz trek down jacket."
"It does the job rated to -5."
"The hooded decathlon/forclaz ones are good. They do three varieties of different weights."
"Check out the Decathlon products."
"I believe that's the jacket you have? I have it too and use it for the -5'c to +5'c range."
"What you have seems like a really good deal on the jacket based on what you’ve said for fill grams and fill power as well as the price on the decathlon UK site."
"Fantastic for the price."
#3
Eddie Bauer
4.2
(16)
"Eddie Bauer over canada goose any day"
"Big fan of Eddie Bauer as well."
"I’d look at Eddie Bauer or LL Bean as your best bet for a down jacket."
"I bought my SO a lightweight down jacket from Eddie Bauer... The jacket is worn all the time throughout the winter and still in great shape."
"Eddie Bauer has a 50% off deal on right now. They have some fairly good jackets."
"I bought an Eddie Bauer Cirruslite jacket 5 years ago."
"I have one and it's been very reliable above 6000m."
"They are having a big sale right now."
"I recommend an insulated and, most importantly, waterproof jacket for casual use, probably a parka to cover the butt."
"Eddie Bauer has some great options, and usually go on huge sale discounts around now."
#4
Mountain Hardwear
4.3
(14)
"Great jacket can’t recommend enough."
"Mountain Hardwear Phantom Alpine is a serious good value compared to Arc’teryx offerings."
"Standard mountaineering faire for belaying."
"I love my mountain hardware stretch down jacket. It’s 4 way stretch, incredibly warm, and has a matte finish... I’d recommend checking it out!"
"Check out the Mountain Hardware ghost whisperer."
"As for the other options, both the Mountain Hardwear Phantom Alpine Down and the Outdoor Research Helium Down Hooded Jacket."
"Well worth a look."
"It’s a great jacket. Very warm. Very stuffable."
"Mountain Hardware makes decent stuff so I wouldn't stress too much about it."
"Personally, I love the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer, but it is slightly above your price range...?"
#5
Patagonia
4.4
(12)
"Patagonia, Fjallraven, Canada Goose, Montbell are brands I’d put at the higher end of down jackets."
"I've heard good things about both Patagonia and Mammut but have no personal experience of them. Patagonia in particularly I would say that I've never seen a negative comment on reddit about."
"Patagonia isn’t only good quality but their warranty is peerless."
"I highly recommend the Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody."
"Down sweater is my favourite jacket because of how comfy it is."
"I just used a Patagonia Down Sweater."
"Patigucci down jacket served me well for 10 years now."
"Just get a Patagonia jacket so you can assimilate."
"Light downs from patagonia is the bay area winter uniform."
"Patagonia?"
#6
Feathered Friends
4.6
(11)
"Feathered friends is a less technical, but very warm down jacket."
"I have an EOS and for me at -15C that’s still super toasty when I move around."
"Take a look at Feathered Friends. I have an eos that i have worn as a guide for the last 5 years."
"I would recommend any of their products to anyone."
"Super happy with my FF eos it’s been 6 years and it’s flawless."
"Made in Seattle."
"I'd go Feathered Friends Hooded Helios or Cumulus Neolite Endurance."
"Feathered Friends Eos XXL was good."
"Eos is plenty for down to 20F or so, especially with a fleece."
"I have the feathered friends Eos and it’s a great jacket."
#7
Montbell
4.4
(7)
"I was toasty warm with an R1 underneath around 25F."
"Itll keep you toasty!"
"The jacket is perfect for my short arms."
"Just bought a montbell can’t complain I got imported from Japan ended up half price check MONTBELL.jp."
"Checkout Montbell they make some great jackets."
"Montbell down or synthetic insulated jackets have always worked for me."
"I picked up the Alpine parka (not the light version) for $133."
#8
Montane
4.3
(6)
"I would go with Montane Apex 8000 down jacket."
"A UK company I highly recommend."
"My Montane down jacket is so much better."
"I love my Montane Featherlite."
"Montane does slim fitting clothes."
"Buy a Montane jacket!"
#9
Fjällräven
4.4
(5)
"Fjällräven"
"I have had a Fjall Raven winter jacket for many years now."
"I have had a Fjall Raven winter jacket for many years now."
"Fjallraven does good on durability and repairability."
"Fjallraven is great for long slim fits."
#10
Cotopaxi
4.4
(5)
"I’ve had my Cotopaxi jacket for the same time and I think they have a lifetime warranty."
"Cotopaxi in addition to Patagonia."
"Cotopaxi fuego seems to fit better than most other options."
"Might I add that Katabatic just introduced their puffy jackets? Might be worth a shot there. Or for budget options, Cotopaxis down jacket is on sale at REI."
"Best puffy I’ve ever had"
#11
LL Bean
4.0
(5)
"LL Bean."
"LL Bean is usually pretty good at tall options."
"I like the LL Bean one."
"I wore an LL Bean down coat for 10 years."
"I've had the LL Bean hoodie for probably the last 4 or 5 years."
#12
Cumulus
4.5
(4)
"Cumulus if you are in EU. They have variety of warmth/weight combinations."
"It's certainly better than the more expensive Rab one."
"Another vote for Cumulus. The Primelite I have is a great jacket."
"Both nice jackets."
#13
Marmot
5.0
(3)
"I like my marmot more than my Patagonia down."
"Marmot."
"Marmot has treated me very well and has held up to patching and zipper replacements."
#14
Sport Pursuit
4.3
(3)
"Have a look on sport pursuit. They have allsorts on their on sale at the moment."
"The sport pursuit website is brilliant, they have cracking deals on top brands."
"I was really impressed with this and think it's well worth the money."
#15
DAS
5.0
(2)
"Amazing coat."
#16
Jackson
5.0
(2)
"My suggestion would be for the Jackson Glacier."
"Go Jackson for sure."
#17
Norrona
5.0
(2)
"It kept us toasty warm in -30C at Kala Patthar."
"Look into norrona. Their 800 fill down jacket is amazing and compresses to nothing when you need to pack it away."
#18
Norrøna
4.5
(2)
"Only brand that fits."
"I like norrøna but there are plenty of other brands."
#19
Timmermade
4.5
(2)
"Timmermade makes some of the lightest stuff out there."
"Have you looked at Timmermade? Their down puffy fits me great."
#20
Canada Goose
4.5
(2)
"Right around that price range - recent trip to Toronto and bought one for my daughter."
"Canada Goose."
#21
Simond
4.0
(2)
"Simond Makalu. 150€."
"Simond Makalu, very good warmth/price ratio."
#22
Arc'teryx
3.5
(2)
"Arcteryx cerium SV is great for freezing temperatures."
"Arc’teryx is comparable to Patagonia but aftercare is garbage."
#23
66°North
5.0
(1)
"I haven’t ever owned anything because $$$$, but they are very nice looking and use all the right materials to withstand Icelandic winters."
#24
Akhardgear
5.0
(1)
"Akhardgear from Duluth trading company has taken good care of me down to -55."
#25
Aritzia
5.0
(1)
"They are awesome."
#26
Fjall Raven
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had mine for almost 10 years and it’s amazing."
#27
Malachowski
5.0
(1)
"My absolute favorite though? The Malachowski Zion."
#28
Kühl
5.0
(1)
"My husband loves this down jacket from Kühl."
#29
EE
5.0
(1)
"I purchased a Medium EE Torrid Pullover in the standard length and it fits like a dream."
#30
KUIU
5.0
(1)
"Got the KUIU Super down pro in an XL. It’s perfect."
#31
Forclaz
5.0
(1)
"The Forclaz MT100 is light, goes to -5°, compact and is just amazing for its price."
#32
Black Diamond
5.0
(1)
"I love my Black Diamond Belay parka."
#33
Herno
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend looking at Herno, which is from Italy."
#34
Buffalo
5.0
(1)
"The first and only thing I reach for is my buffalo."
#35
RAB
4.0
(1)
"The RAB Neutrino Pro (the jacket I used)"
#36
Down
4.0
(1)
"Down is definitely the warmest lightweight option."
#37
Costco
4.0
(1)
"Costco usually sells a down or down alternative for under $50 every year that have worked for me."
#38
Columbia
4.0
(1)
"It's very warm and you can take the liner out when it's warmer but rainy."
#39
Wellensteyn
4.0
(1)
"Check out the jackets of Germany-based company „Wellensteyn“."
#40
REI
4.0
(1)
"The REI puffy comes in tall sizes up to 3xl love mine."
#41
Acme Industries
4.0
(1)
"Acme Industries parka in slim."
#42
Stone Glacier
4.0
(1)
"The stone glacier grumman down jacket has twice the 850 down."
#43
Jottnar
4.0
(1)
"Two other good choices would be Jottnar Fjorm or Norrona Trollveggen 850."
#44
Bergans
4.0
(1)
"Bergans Expedition Down Light Parka is a unique and good-value offering."
#45
Mountain Equipment Co-op
4.0
(1)
"My best down parka was an older model from Mountain Equipment Co-op."
#46
Barbour
4.0
(1)
"Barbour Buttercup!"
#47
Crescent Down Works
4.0
(1)
"Check our Crescent Down Works."
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