Stoic Luft Down Sweater - Men's - 2010 BCS

I picked this jacket up as a layer under a shell for extreme conditions. That's really what I've used it for and it has done it's job very well. It's puffy enough to keep the wind out, but not so puffy to make you up your shell size by 3x. Kind of a happy medium. Sizing seems to be pretty much right on with what you'd normally wear. Definitely worth the dough, especially being as durable as this jackets appears to be.

Got this on SAC... Great down jacket... Very warm, without the "Marshmallow" puffiness... I had originally ordered a large but it was too tight across the shoulders and chest. I am 5'10", 180 lbs. with a 44" chest and broad shoulders, so the XL fits better. The wrists of the sleeves fit snugly around the wrists, which is nice for keeping snow and cold out, but it makes looking at your watch a little more difficult. Overall, a great jacket especially for the price.

I absolutely love this jacket. I bought this jacked last December and it was my favorite jacket this season. It is extremely warm and extremely light. I described it to my friends as wearing really warm air. I love that its not too puffy like most down jackets out there. They make you look like the Michelin Man and this does not. I am 6'2" and 170 lbs and the Medium fits me perfectly. I got the black/tang and I love the color combination. The orange is a brighter orange so it doesn't look like I'm dressing up for Halloween. I also like how it compresses and is able to pack down really small. I get tons of compliments when I am out wearing this jacket. I like the quality of Stoics garments as well. They are still a smaller company so it seems they are still able to put some love into their equipment.

I have to preface this review with the fact that I got a smokin' deal on this jacket so the was value is absolutely incredible.

Stoic stuff seems to fit me (6' 190 lbs, long torso bought the L) very well which, to me, makes or breaks clothing. It can have great features etc. but if it doesn't fit me it isn't worth it to me.

The sewn-through baffles are well filled with down except maybe at the top by the shoulders but that's not where a ton of your heat output is, right? Also with a pack on it's irrelevant as well.

I haven't noticed a difference in warmth between the down baffles and primaloft insulated areas either so that seems to have been well executed.

The fleece lining at the chin and in the pockets isn't the softest at first but it works fine.

The zipper tends to always get caught up when it hits the chest pocket which is a little annoying but not a huge deal.

I like the stretch cuff gaiter things on the sleeves but if you have gloves on and biggish hands you won't get your hands through them but I think it's better than a normal elastic cuff and I have to admit it, it makes the jacket look cooler. :)

Also the pertex shell is impressive (at least while new) for shedding light rain and the odd drops here and there for a bit. It also seems to breath fine.

Warmth is difficult to quantify as everyone is different etc. but I am pretty happy with it down to 35 F with nothing but a t-shirt underneath well fed, well rested and not moving.

It has a few stray and weird threads but overall the quality seems as good as anything these days. No down leakage yet either which is impressive to me.

Get it on sale and I think you'll be happy with it!

I was able to purchase this at such a low price i couldn't turn it down. In my opinion the collar could be 1/2 to a full 1 inch taller for that crucial warmth around the neck but no biggie. The sleeves have a lot less loft than anywhere else which I expected but even a little less than hoped. I have the similar synthetic version (medium) and it fit tight across the shoulders so i bought this one in a large. The fit across the shoulders is good but it is slightly puffy around the ribs. I'm a tall & thin- 6'2" 165lbs... shoulders are a little broader than normal. So there's all the negatives i can think of. It packs down small enough for me. Unfortunately, it's summer and i've only done one higher alpine hike. So i've only brought it out once (though it remained in my pack), but i can't wait to see how warm it really is given the weight and size

I had some questions about this jacket (brand, sizing, colors) but I decided to take a chance and get the jacket - so far so good to say the least

I'm 5'8 150 31in waist and 39in chest

I got the medium

The fit is great, not too big and not too small so I can put some layers underneath as well as fit a shell over the top

Got the black/black/tang and like it a lot, the orange is a true, rich orange without looking like a highlighter

Wore this in sleet/snow with a shell over the top and was really comfortable

This is a very light, very comfortable jacket that is ABSOLUTELY worth the money (or more), so I'm stoked that I got it on sale because it's a steal

Very pleased so far and looking forward to wearing this jacket for a long time to come

awesome. just like last year's model but bigger so had to size down. 6'3" and 180lbs: Medium fits perfect even with my long arms.

This jacket is pretty warm. I have been using it with the Stoic bombshell jacket as well as alone. It is pretty wind resisted. It easy really easy to pack on those winter hikes for those times when I'm resting.

A medium fits me perfectly. I'm 6'2", 215, and usually get a medium tall in shirts. I get shirts with 36/37" sleeves and the sleeves on the jacket fit perfect. I've worn it just about every day for 2 months and it looks like it just came out of the box.

It's warm enough that I am fine with just a t-shirt on underneath in anything down to single digits. I wore it under a Norrona shell and went snowboarding when it was -10F, about -25F with the windchill. Hands, face and feet froze, but my core was nice and toasty all day.

So I got this last week (for half off) and was looking to use it for the super cold winter we are really in for here in the NW. I am 6ft and 185lbs and the Large is perfect for me.

This morning I had to stand outside in 20degree weather for an hour with a pretty nasty wind and this kept me crazy warm for the little movement I was doing.

After that I used it as a Midlayer skiing because the wind chill was so gnarly. Bad Idea. It made me sweat so bad I had to take it off after the first run. It fits perfect underneath my L Helly Hansen Technical Shell.

Bottom Line: When its cold and you are not doing anything active, this thing keeps you warm. I would not use it for a Mid-Layer again unless I manage to ski in sub zero temps. Fleece inside pockets are nice too, Extremely lightweight, I'm pretty sure I could pack this into a zip-lock sandwich bag.

I got this at a discount and have used it over the past winter season. Great jacket. Not your usual jacket because the body is down and the arms is synthetic insulation. I would usually where this to the ski resort as my warm jacket. I did not use it while skiing or any other high out put activity. I did take it on a casual snow shoe hike, and it kept me plenty warm with other layers. I would recommend this piece to anyone looking for a winter coat.

I live in southern Japan where overnight/early morning winter temps are usually around freezing point. I am able to wear this thing comfortably with only a T-shirt underneath. I have yet to wear this in an "extreme" environment, but that's not really why I bought it.

I am a slender 6'4" 190 lbs and it fits pretty well. I have a difficult time buying any clothes that fit well, so I can't fault this thing for not fitting me like a bespoke jacket. The sleeve length is adequate for me as is the length of the jacket. The shoulders are fine, but the mid-section is a little bigger than I would like, but not much of a big deal.

This thing looks great as a jacket. I got the black with orange zippers and together with the Stoic logos, I really like it. The elastic cuffs are great. Nice and soft and just firm enough to keep the sleeves from riding up. The pockets are fairly roomy and are made so that things like car keys, coins, or cell phones will not easily fall out if the pockets are not zipped.

The jacket is very lightweight and feels like it can be packed down very compactly. In the dry winter air, it is very susceptible to static charge and will collect long hair and stuff like that. When I unpacked the jacket, it was very wrinkled, but a quick pass over it with a steamer had it looking good and it has not become very wrinkled since.

The deciding factor for me to buy this over the Patagonia is that it is a little less expensive and I got it at a really good sale price. For it's use as a jacket, it has met or exceeded my expectations and gets 5 stars from me.

Got mine in red off of SAC as well for ~$60 IIRC as a mid layer for my shell and occasional outer layer use when I'm feeling slightly puffy and it's pretty darn nice for the price.

The cut and fit work great for me (6'2", 195-200 lbs w/ wide shoulders and relatively long in the torso and arms and ordered an XL) and it looks great too. Gives that nice old school puffy look and feel w/o the over inflated Michelin Man effect of many down jackets I've tried on.

Seems to regulate really well, plenty warm for casual use by itself w/ just a t shirt underneath in windy 20F temps but not stifling or clammy when worn in the lodge w/ UA cold gear mock and a tech tee under it still zipped up.

The wrist gaiters and drawstring waist are really nice touches and much appreciated. It comes w/ a truly impressive array of pretty sturdy feeling and generously sized pockets as well.

The outer material does seem like it maybe a bit delicate for continued outer user in glades or anywhere you stand a high chance of snagging it frequently, haven't had any issues myself of yet but then again I haven't really put it to much testing. Light to moderate rain and snow seems to bead up relatively well, but I have a feeling heavy downpours or dumps would soak through pretty quickly without frequent copious application of WR treatment and leave me w/ a heavy wet dog feeling and smell.

Overall a pretty kickass bargain if you get it from SAC and not too shabby a value off of backcountry.com either.

This jacket is really light and comfortable. I am 6', 190 lbs with an athletic build and a large fits me perfect. I have worn the jacket in 5 degree F weather with a merino base and a light fleece and in 25 degree weather with a merino base and have been very comfortable. I wrestled with my two labs in the snow last week while wearing the jacket. Paws were flying everywhere as Bailey and Tucker trampled me. I heard paw/claw sounds on my jacket, but it had no damage. Good Dogs. When not getting roughed up by man's best friend, I get lots of complements from the ladies on my bright yellow jacket. I own several Stoic brand items and love them all. Cheers, John

I got this jacket on SAC, and I couldn't be happier considering it was so discounted. I would have paid more for it though--maybe not 180, but certainly 120 or so.

I've got a small yellow. The size is great for me, not too snug and a perfect length on arms and torso (I'm about 5'7", 140ish). And the yellow is a great color, nothing too highlighter.

As for warmth, I've been able to wear this guy on its own in 20 or so degree weather, as long as I'm walking/moving. It also layers great under my Stoic Monolith, also a small, which together are good warmth and wind resistance. I've seen a few feathers fall out in the last week or so, but nothing to worry about.

Bought this on SAC, great value and enjoy the jacket a lot. I wore it last weekend in Vail (temps in the teens to low 20's, 10"-20" of new snow each day, mild wind), each day I wore a short t-shirt and long t-shirt (two layers) and the jacket... and each day, I was more than warm with only a few seconds of shivers on certain lifts/parts of the day.... amazed that it kept me so warm.
The jacket is EXTREMELY LIGHT... again, amazing how warm it keeps you.

My only gripe is the durability of the material... it doesn't look like it'd stand up to much, and sure enough, I went in the trees and got a 2" rip on my left arm upon my first true encounter with a branch.

All and all, great jacket, but be careful!

Got this jacket for Christmas it has surpassed all my expectations. I wore it recently skiing during a day where high's temps were in the negative it preformed great as an insulating layer under my shell. It also works great as a warm jacket to wear around town. Great jacket overall.

I have not taken it off since it came in the mail.a hood would be nice and the logos came off but all and all great.Would buy agian

Hello! Hi! I'm pretty happy with the jacket, there is little many loose ends and a big minus is that there is too little down in the collar, the collar could have been a little higher. Otherwise, I think the jacket could have been a little more until seated healthy body.

This is probably the best jacket "sweater" buy I have ever made.
It is so light and non bulky that one almost doesn't notice they have it on, But it is super warm to either wear alone or underneath for layering when it is super cold. Pockets are all very appropriate.
Makes it a real pleasure to go out in the cold.
Trent, Lyme, NH

Great around camp. It is my go to piece early in the morning. Packs very small and makes a great bring along for backcountry activities as it takes up little pack space.
The fit is trim but if you're lanky, it's great.

I love this jacket. Its kept me warm down to about 15 with just a t-shirt on underneath it. I'm a bit between sizes with it, I'm 5'11 220 with a 42" chest and the extra large is a bit big on me, but I use it as an around town jacket and a poor man's belay jacket during lunch time on all day BC ski runs. Its a fantastic value when you can grab it on S&C for about $90 compared to the fancier offerings of other companies. The only drawback is that some of the reflective letters have peeled off and I wonder if the stitching will come loose. But if it does I'm sure that Backcountry would fix it if I needed them too.

I wear this guy snow shoeing... super warm. great assortment of pockets to keep all our stuff in. this is a very fitted type of down jacket.

Very warm for as light and thin as this is. Temps ~25F with 20mph gusts are no problem with two thin merino layers underneath during only light activity. I'm 5'9 170lbs with a 42" chest and the M fits nicely, though it does have a minor case of "skinny arms" Stoic seems to have patented.

Nice cinch cord along the bottom. The way the hand pockets are sewn in creates two nice sized inside pockets, perfect for carrying a couple thirst quenchers or beanie and thin gloves. The cuffs fit me perfect but I could see this potentially being an issue since they are not adjustable or elastic (gaiters are elastic, cuffs are not). The hand pockets have a nice fleece lining on the front which is very nice/warm on the hands.

I've been using this daily for the past few weeks, the reflective Stoic logo on the outside back of the jacket is peeling in two places. Just aesthetic and some glue should fix but it's worth noting.

I'll update once I figure out what size stuffsack will work for packing this.

Made in China.

The first month I had this jaacket i LOVED it. Lightweight, warm and at a better price than the Patagonia down sweater. However, I am starting to notice it is falling apart in a few places. In the back of the colar, the seam has started to rip and a feather or two will fall out here and again.
Also, where it has the Stoic logo on the back left of the jacket has almost completely fallen off. I used to work for Backcountry and have boasted to my new colleagues about how great the jacket is, but when the logo starts to fall off and seams start to slightly tear it doesn't look good.

Other than that it is VERY warm for the weight and I wear it as a layer under my Arc'teryx shell for snowboarding and as a casual jacket to and from work almost every day.

Got this jacket a few days ago. Very good fit, nice and snug, puffy and warm yet has an athletic fit to it. Wore it ice climbing while belaying and just walking around in a very cold Boulder Colorado. Has two inside pockets which are hugh, and four out side ones, which are all fleece lined. I would of bought this jacket if it was 225 instead of only 125 Hardly weighs anything not even a pound. I m 5 ' 11'' and weigh 145 and a medium fit like a charm.