Gear Review
Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's
Warm, light, and fragile
By jgenone32006690
Ranked #2987 - Men's Down Jackets
March 17, 2009
I love this jacket, but wish the material was a little stronger. It's great how little space it takes in the pack given how cozy it is, but more than once it's stayed in the pack because I was worried about shredding it. On a cool morning in joshua tree I wore it while leading a warm-up climb, which ended up being two grades harder because I had to keep the jacket away from the razor sharp granite. I end up wearing it more in town than in the backcountry.
View Details: Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] 100% recycled polyester ripstop with Deluge DWR finish
- Insulation:
- 800-fill European goose down
- Fit:
- regular
- Venting:
- no
- Pockets:
- 2 front, 1 zippered stretch-mesh that doubles as a stuff sack
- Hood:
- no
- Weight:
- 13 oz
- Recommended Use:
- alpine climbing, backcountry skiing, backpacking expeditions, hiking, 3 season warmth
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: August 17, 2009 By: Jared Inouye
I often use mine as an outer layer when backcountry skiing. As soon as I get to the top, I put the jacket on to retain heat, and then down I go. This jacket has withstood several brushes with branches and various abrasions. But I wouldn't expect it to stand up to razor sharp granite. For the weight of the material -- its selling point -- it's very durable.
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