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Best Durability - Zeus, Pat. Hi-Loft, or NF Nuptse? I am looking...
By trrbill922284
Ranked #476 - Men's Down Jackets
January 21, 2012
Best Durability - Zeus, Pat. Hi-Loft, or NF Nuptse?
I am looking at the Marmot Zeus, NF Nuptse, and the Patagonia Hi-Loft - all seem to be about the same in terms of warmth. Any feedback on what is more durable in terms of both damage (first), and wind-resistance (second)?
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By Dave Marcus
Ranked #4 - Men's Down Jackets
January 21, 2012
The Zeus uses 1.1 oz ripstop, the Nuptse 50D 1.8 oz, and the Hi-Loft 20D 1.4 oz. I wear a jacket with 20D 1.05oz fabric that has taken sticks and rocks without issue and is windproof as far as I can tell. Any of the fabrics will be fine. Both the Zeus and Hi-Loft use 800 fill down while the Nuptse utilizes 700 fill. That the Nuptse uses lower-fill down and weighs almost twice as much would eliminate it for me. Between the Zeus and the Hi-Loft, I would go with whichever fits better. You can't go wrong with either one.
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