I got my jacket during the Christmas season at nearly half off and there are good sales at the end of the season as well. However, since it is down instead of synthetic, I always bring a hardshell to wear over it in case it rains.ĮB has since released a Downlight Stormdown Jacket which uses DWR treated down making the down insulating even in wet conditions.
It's great on it's own for warmth and weather resistance. I've had this jacket for 4 years and have taken it hiking, backpacking, climbing and I also wear it casually. I don't look like i'm wearing a trash bag This jacket has a nice understated look and it's not shiny like some down jackets.
In comparison, the Patagonia down sweater has a more boxy cut and is too big for me. I'm 5'9", 160 and this jacket fits be well if i'm wearing a t-shirt underneath or a fleece. While this jacket is classic fit, it is slightly on the slim side compared to other manufacturers.Fleece lined pockets keep you hands warm.The jacket can be stuffed into its own pocket.The shell fabric has a DWR finish making it highly wind and water resistant.The 800-fill down makes the jacket extremely warm and compresses down to the size of a softball.It is definitely a quality down jacket that will make any cold-weather excursion a much better one.Īfter trying multiple light down jackets, this jacket was the clear winner in terms of design, fit and looks. Even better, I live close to an Eddie Bauer Outlet store, and found this on sale at the beginning of the season for under $75. However, the First Ascent line is very high-grade quality recommended by Backpacker magazine and has really made a name for itself in recent years. There are many puffys on the market by many well-respected brands, and many true outdoor fanatics might not take the Eddie Bauer name seriously as opposed to Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, or others.
In some cases, synthetics just make more sense. I think this is the exact reason why I have avoided purchasing an expensive down sleeping bag (that and the issue with down and moisture). Sometimes, it can be very difficult to push the feathers back in, and the last thing I want to do is pull them out (but have done it). I used to have a down pillow that did the exact same thing-and stopped using it. Since I am not used to down, maybe this is just a standard thing no matter what the brand. My only major complaint with this article is that the feathers tend to push through quite often. If considering purchasing, do not assume it will fit without trying it on first. I know it is typical to not have to layer as much when wearing down, but I like to have the option. Additionally, there would have been no way to get any other layers underneath it. The L was rather tight and just did not look good on me. I normally wear a large in just about everything I purchase, but for some reason I had to get this one in XL. The construction seems to be of above-average quality.
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The zippers are a little hard to zip sometimes, but I don’t think this is anything that can’t be cured with some lubrication or soap. It has quality zipper pulls that work great with gloves, and tight elastic around the sleeves and waist to keep air from coming in. It can compress down nicely, and actually be stuffed into its own pocket to be put in a backpack, etc. The jacket itself is relatively simplistic in that it has minimal pockets with no inner storage compartments.
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