We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Western Mountaineering Flight Down Jacket – Men’s and summarize the results below:
Universal Ranking
PeakScore: 81 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.7 stars 
Expert Rating: 2.6 stars 
Number of Ratings Reviewed: 11
Pros & Cons
Reasons to buy:
User Reviews
- The jacket is so lightweight it will make you laugh.
- Holds up well to being laundered.
- Easily compressible and re-lofts quickly after unpacking.
- Elastic wristband and adjustable waist-cord help keep warmth in.
- If you treat it well, this jacket will last a long time.
- Even in the freezing cold, I feel like I’m wrapped in my cozy comforter at home when I wear this jacket.
Expert Reviews
- The jacket is made with exquisite care – from the zippers to the baffles to the stitching.
- Can also be great to sleep in, if you don’t want to carry a mega sleeping bag.
- Can be used all in types of cold environments, just make sure to have a shell if it will precipitate.
Reasons NOT to buy:
User Reviews
- Color options aren’t very exciting.
- Jacket is not at all stylish and has a unisex look to it.
- Fabric is extremely fragile. Don’t even look at it the wrong way.
- Only one zipper pull so jacket can’t be opened from the bottom.
- No internal pockets.
- Exxxxpensive.
Expert Reviews
- Arms are too short.
- Would be nice if it came with a lightweight stuff sack.
- Extremely un-stylish look.
- Body length is too short.
- Collar is not close enough to the neck.
- Poor warmth to weight ratio. (Editor’s note: a single but very well respected Expert Review site found this jacket to have poor warmth-to-weight ratio. This is contrary to all the other reviews on the web but we felt it was important to note here.)
Summary:
The Western Mountaineering Flight Down Jacket is made with exquisite craftsmanship. The jacket has tremendous loft which provides superior warmth at a minimal weight. Compared to other jackets, the Flight is un-stylish and not made to “wear around town.” Instead, it’s warmth and light weight make it a top notch practical choice.