Patagonia Special Edition Down Sweater on body

By: STG January 1, 2011

The problem with this jacket is not that it is boxy, rather, it doesn't have a hood. If you are going to pay this amount of money and want a serious backcountry down jacket with 850-900 fill it should come with a hood. Check out Western Mountaineering Flash or XR Flash jackets. Some women place a priority on style and want a fitted garment. I like boxy because I want the down jacket to be long and cover my body since it is the most important survival clothing gear when you are out in the backcountry, so I always size up to a large to get plenty of coverage!

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By: Ty Nelson January 3, 2011

good point, hoods are definitely nice to have when it gets nasty out. One of the best features of the Down Sweater here without a hood though is how easily it layers under a shell for super cold temps. The Down Sweater is available hooded as well...

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By: Mike January 22, 2011

I wouldn't buy one with a hood because I want to put a technical shell over it and the hood gets in the way. I always have a hat and put up the hood on my tech jacket.

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