Western Mountaineering Flight Down Jacket - Men's

This was the first jacket I purchased from Western Mountaineering. (Yes, even us reps have to pay the stuff we get from our suppliers!)
If you prefer a functional down sweater without a hood, you've found the best in show. Again, this is not a fashion piece. It is simply the lightest, warmest, most compressible in it's class. The light fabric is not water resistant in the least. Instead it is amazingly breathable and versitile in both cold and moderate weather. Western uses only European goose down that routinely measures over 900 fill power. We guaranty 850 plus. This make the jacket feel as though you're wearing nothing at all yet for me works with a t-shirt to 10 degrees F before I put on a shell on top or a layer of wool underneath. Everything about this jacket is comfortable. The collar is just right. The cuffs are low in bulk yet keep the warmth in as expected. My Flight Jacket is well worn and about 4 years old. With care, it will last many more years in my pack and on my back.

Just got the Flight in a very prompt manner from BC. I Immediately departed on a week long trip in Iceland (think drizzle most days and 20-40 deg temps in March) where the Flight was my go-to every day. It packs down to nearly the size of a Foster's oil can and weighs even less. Re-lofting was rapid and trapped heat quickly with the aid of highly elastic wristbands, as well as adjustable waist-cord. The zipper isn't as burly as the one featured on the Meltdown, but functioned without fail. The fit is pretty roomy but a bit short in the waist (I'm 5'9" -130 lb and a small was nice in the arm length and chest width). Overall this jacket has a very high warmth to weight ratio and lacks frills you realize you don't need. Throw a shell over if its going to precipitate...enjoy