Baffled about which down jacket is best? Look no further. . .

By nra2515173 Ranked #2860 - Men's Down Jackets May 22, 2009

What makes the Greenland Jacket a cut above the rest? Baffles. Combined with 850+ fill down, the baffles in this jacket eliminate cold spots in seams to produce the ultimate efficiency and insulation. The built in hood is a continuation of the body, keeping the same loft around your head as in the body. The three types of pockets are also designed to keep you snug. First, the hand pockets are lined and allow you to insert your hands under the down, against your body to quickly warm them up after being exposed to the cold. Second, the inner mesh pocket is big enough to hold a liter of water, to keep it from freezing. Third, the entire jacket compresses into an inside waterproof pocket, allowing you to stow the jacket on the outside of your pack, making it easily available during rest stops or right after you roll into camp. Even a winter night high in the Utah mountains was no match for this jacket—we stayed cozy in sub-zero weather.

The only drawback to the jacket is the main zipper: it is temperamental when the waist draw is tightened. It takes some getting used to or loosening, but is definitely not a show stopper. The water resistant nylon exterior sheds light moisture, but should be accompanied with a shell in storms. The Greenland Jacket is a competitively priced, well-rounded, and efficient down that will keep out almost any type of cold. -1 lbs. 10 oz.

View Details: Marmot Greenland Baffled Down Jacket - Men's

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