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Comparing Down Jackets for Women

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Price $200.00 at Backcountry
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$280.83 at REI
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$409 List
$409.00 at Feathered Friends
$350.00 at Amazon
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Pros Very warm, poofy and light, comfortable fit, mobility features, excellent adjustabilityLightweight, well-placed synthetic insulation, warm hood, easy to layer, great features and adjustabilityGood warmth to weight ratio, highly compressible, versatile, great coverage, high quality down, good wind resistanceIncredibly lightweight, breathable, comfortable, great for high output activitiesThick and warm, longer torso, comfortable stretch-knit cuffs, large versatile hood
Cons May be too warm for mild climates, hood volume adjustment is velcro rather than toggleCould be cozier, exterior material is relatively thin, expensiveHarder to layer under a shell, lacks specific-use features, can see down through light colorsRelatively fragile exterior, not many adjustment points, not very warm when you're not movingVery narrow through the hips, hood cinch system doesn't get that small
Bottom Line An impressively warm jacket that offers a highly mobile fit, great adjustability, and cloud-like comfortA streamlined fit, good warmth and mobility, and a low, packable weight make this down jacket great for a variety of uses and climatesA cloud-like puffy jacket that's filled with high-quality ultra-warm down and offers great everyday warmth in even the coldest climatesThis featherweight and highly packable jacket is a great choice for gram counters and winter adventurersA warm, thick jacket with an oversized hood and stretch-knit cuffs we love to wear, but narrow hips that restrict who it fits
Rating Categories Rab Neutrino Pro -... Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody Feathered Friends Eos Mountain Hardwear G... The North Face Summ...
Warmth (30%)
9.5
8.0
9.0
6.0
8.5
Comfort (30%)
10.0
7.0
8.0
7.5
7.0
Portability (15%)
6.0
7.5
7.0
9.5
6.5
Weather Resistance (15%)
8.0
8.5
5.0
7.0
7.5
Breathability (10%)
5.0
7.0
5.5
9.0
5.5
Specs Rab Neutrino Pro -... Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody Feathered Friends Eos Mountain Hardwear G... The North Face Summ...
Down Fill 800-fill European goose down, hydrophobic Nikwax 850-fill European white goose down 900+ fill down 800-fill down 800-fill ProDown
Responsible Down Standard (RDS) Certified? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Outer Fabric 20D recycled Pertex Quantum Pro, ripstop Arato 15D ripstop nylon, recycled with DWR treatment Pertex Quantum brushed ripstop nylon with DWR 10D recycled ripstop nylon 20D recycled nylon ripstop with DWR finish
Weight (Size Small) 18.5 oz 10.2 oz 10.3 oz 6.9 oz 13.4 oz
Hem Type Drop hem (large) Drop hem (small) Drop hem (small) Drop hem (small) Drop hem (small)
Fit Standard Slim Standard Slim Slim
Pockets 3; 2 zippered hand, 1 internal zippered chest 3; 2 zippered hand, 1 internal zippered chest 3; 2 zippered hand, 1 external zippered chest 2; 2 zippered hand pockets 7; 2 zippered hand, 1 external zippered chest, 4 internal slip (2 mesh)
Hood Yes Yes (hoodless option available) Yes Yes Yes
Cuff Construction Elastic and velcro Elastic Lycra (elastic) Elastic Stretch-knit
Adjustment Points Dual hem bungees, dual hood bungees, velcro back-of-hood, velcro cuffs Dual hem bungees, elastic-rimmed hood, single back-of-hood bungee Dual hem bungees, dual hood bungees Single hem bungee Single hem bungee; single back-of-hood bungee
Stow Option Packs into an included drawstring stuff sack Packs into an included drawstring stuff sack Packs into an included drawstring stuff sack Packs into a pocket with an integrated carabiner loop Packs into a pocket with an integrated carabiner loop
Features Helmet-compatible hood, 2-way zipper, wire-stiffened projected hood brim, twisted sleeve baffles for greater mobility, felt chin guard, large velcro loop at nape of neck Helmet-compatible hood, synthetic insulation in "areas where moisture may buildup" N/A The lightest option of the lineup, with high quality down and fill power. First two wrist baffles are synthetic fill to avoid wetting out when ice climbing, digging pits, shoveling snow, etc. Helmet compatible hood, stretch-knit cuffs, reverse-coil zippers (water resistant), raglan sleeves for mobility