Down Jacket reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 202 Reddit reviews across 24 subreddits and 46 posts to rank the best Down Jacket brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Ultralight, r/BuyItForLife, r/wildcampingintheuk, r/Mountaineering, r/Backcountry. Top-rated brands include Rab (4.4/5), Patagonia (4.4/5), Feathered Friends (4.6/5).

Stats

Reviews202

Subreddits24

Posts46

Brands47

Products69

Top communities

r/Ultralight31 r/BuyItForLife24 r/wildcampingintheuk23 r/Mountaineering19 r/Backcountry15

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Rab

4.4

(35)

"For static insulation around 10f I’d be looking at the Rab Mythic Ultra."

"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."

"Rab Positron Pro has 300 grams of down."

"Neutrino is amazing. Warm AF. packs small and doesnt weight much for that much warmth."

"Rab Mythic Ultra (240 grams of 900-fill down at a total jacket weight of 540 grams - pretty impressive warmth-to-weight ration.)"

Patagonia

4.4

(15)

"Patagonia Jackson Glacier jacket. Served me well for at least 4 winters now."

"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."

"For my insulated jacket layer I used a Patagonia DAS Parka and it worked great."

"Down sweater is my favourite jacket because of how comfy it is."

"Any of the 700+ fill jackets would be good enough with proper layering."

"I just used a Patagonia Down Sweater."

"I personally like the Patagonia Down Sweater for fit, but there are many great options."

"Patigucci down jacket served me well for 10 years now."

Feathered Friends

4.6

(14)

"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."

"Feathered Friends are the best. My wife has an REI that has held up well."

"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 took a Feathered Friends Eos for a daily down and a Feathered Friends Khumbu for the 'big belay jacket' moments."

"Feathered Friends EOS definitely has a slimmer cut to it."

"Feathered Friends Eos XXL was good."

Eddie Bauer

4.3

(14)

"Eddie Bauer over canada goose any day"

"Big fan of Eddie Bauer as well."

"Eddie Bauer since they actually make tall clothing."

"I’d look at Eddie Bauer or LL Bean as your best bet for a down jacket."

"Eddie Bauer has a 50% off deal on right now. They have some fairly good jackets."

"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."

"My tall friends swear by Eddie Bauer and REI brand for their puffys."

Decathlon

4.2

(14)

"For the money it just can't be beaten."

"Decathlon"

"Decathlon Forclaz, it's my favorite puffer I've owned and it's only $100."

"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."

"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."

"I have the Decathlon one like this for £60."

"I've been considering the cheap Decathlon one as a warm layer for around camp."

Mountain Hardwear

4.3

(11)

"Great jacket can’t recommend enough."

"Standard mountaineering faire for belaying."

"Mountain Hardwear Ghost whisperer if you want something extremely light jacket."

"Check out the Mountain Hardware ghost whisperer."

"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...?"

"I have the ghost whisperer as well and the Eos vest."

"MH nilas, Patagonia DAS or grade VII, Eddie Bauer peak XV, MH absolute zero, OR duper alpine down, RAB positron."

Montbell

4.4

(8)

"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."

"I'd also consider a montbell superi"

Arc'teryx

4.3

(8)

"Alpha Parka (mega warm, overkill for killy, baller)"

"An Alpha Parka Light here."

"I have a cerium as my mid layer and a base layer underneath."

"I hike with the Arcteryx Cerium SL and my buddy hikes with the Ghost Whisperer."

"Arc’teryx Alpha Parka."

"Is my “extra” emergency layer."

"I think it's good for all-round usage in the UK and Ireland!"

"I have a Cerium LT I used to wear 3 months a year."

Norrona

4.4

(7)

"I found the quality of Norronas down to be incredible. Instantly felt the warmth when I put it on, and it stayed."

"I’ve got the Lyngen lightweight 850, and really like it. It is warmer than the Falketind or the Super light 750."

"I 2nd the Falketind Down750 recommendation. Love mine."

"I picked up a Norrona ski touring softshell for £50 there."

"Falketind down750 is tougher than trollveggen superlight down but less tough than the tamok750."

"Have it and love it! -5 no probs -10 an you need one extra layer."

"Tamok 750 could be good if you don't mind the length."

#10

Marmot

4.6

(5)

"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."

"Marmot Mammoth (the “Biggie”) It’s down fill + gore tex."

"I didn't even have a down jacket, just a 10 year old Marmot synthetic."

#11

RAB

4.2

(5)

"I wore a RAB Batura and was toasty in the torso."

"Rab Neutrino Pro is a good choice, although stitch through."

"The RAB Neutrino Pro (the jacket I used)"

"I quite like my Rab neutrino pro."

"Save $65 and get the Rab Neutrino Pro."

#12

Fjällräven

4.5

(4)

"Fjällräven"

"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."

#13

Cotopaxi

4.5

(4)

"I’ve had my Cotopaxi jacket for the same time and I think they have a lifetime warranty."

"Cotopaxi in addition to Patagonia."

"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"

#14

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."

#15

Montane

4.3

(4)

"A UK company I highly recommend."

"My Montane down jacket is so much better."

"Montane does slim fitting clothes."

"Buy a Montane jacket!"

#16

LL Bean

4.0

(4)

"LL Bean."

"LL Bean is usually pretty good at tall options."

"I like the LL Bean one."

"I've had the LL Bean hoodie for probably the last 4 or 5 years."

#17

Jackson

4.7

(3)

"My suggestion would be for the Jackson Glacier."

"Go Jackson for sure."

"A probably more durable option would be the Jackson glacier jacket but it’s quite a bit warmer and more expensive too."

#18

Timmermade

4.7

(3)

"Timmermade makes some of the lightest stuff out there."

"If you've got a little cash and some time a custom Timmermade jacket is a great option."

"Have you looked at Timmermade? Their down puffy fits me great."

#19

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."

#20

Simond

4.3

(3)

"Simond"

"Simond Makalu. 150€."

"Simond Makalu, very good warmth/price ratio."

#21

4.0

(1)

"Costco usually sells a down or down alternative for under $50 every year that have worked for me."

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