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Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Down Jacket - Men's
Can this fit under a softshell ? or is it a standalone.I'm...
By mike margulis
Ranked #1778 - Men's Down Jackets
January 6, 2009
Can this fit under a softshell ? or is it a standalone.I'm looking for down jacket to fit under a softshell or bike rain jacket when i cycle in alaska in september/october.What do you recommend?thanks,
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By Chris York
Ranked #75 - Men's Down Jackets
January 20, 2009
If you're looking for primarily an insulation layer, I would suggest a down sweater, like the Patagonia or Montbell. These are simple, no-frills jackets that dispense with bells and whistles and use very high quality down to make them extremely warm for their relative weight. I use a Patagonia Sweater in the backcountry and love its versatility. Furthermore, I think buying a full-fledged down jacket for cycling would be extreme overkill. Not only would you not be able to cycle any better than the Stay-Puft marshamallow man, but down jackets really aren't meant for highly aerobic activities.
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