The OG Down Sweater

By Babak Sakaki Ranked #26 - Men's Down Jackets October 30, 2011

The Patagonia Down Sweater has set the standard for "down sweaters", a new niche in outerwear. Lightweight, supremely packable (into the inner mesh pocket), it can keep you warm down to the 30s.

It is, however, somewhat delicate. I prefer the hooded version, personally as it is much warmer a bargain at $50 more.

Great 4 season piece, especially if you live in dry, cold climates. I see lots of people on the East coast wearing these nowadays, although I snicker when they wear it in DC rain. For folks in wetter climates, get something synthetic. Patagonia makes a Nano puff or the Micro Puff

Perfect for layering, yet the fit is somewhat boxy and can accommodate a few layers. Works well under a shell in very cold conditions.

It seems that Patagonia has created the "down sweater" market, but other companies make products worth taking a look at: MHW Phantom, MHW Nitrous, any Montbell piece (although Montbell's are more delicate), TNF Thunder, TNF Diez.

Pros:

- Very warm for it's weight
- Packs into it's own inner pocket

Cons:

- No hood
- Delicate materials

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