Patagonia Down Sweater Hooded Jacket – Men’s

User Reviews

• Great option for a warming layer under a shell.
• Wind resistant capabilities.
• 800-fill down keeps you warm in freezing temperatures.
• Very comfortable and stylish jacket for any occasion.
• DWR treatment does a good job of protecting from light precipitation.
• Hood covers both head and face, preventing wind and rain from coming in.
• Collar is firm enough to stay up to protect neck and seal in warmth.
• Ability to wear hood under a helmet.
• Inside zipper pocket to protect valuables.
• Reportedly more breathable than the Nano Puff from Patagonia.
• Can be compressed and used as a travel pillow.
• Runs true to size.
• Packs into itself for easy storage.

Expert Reviews

• Backed by Patagonia’s Ironclad guarantee.
• Proven to be more than adequately warm for low-to-mid altitude alpine weather.
• Patagonia adjusted their sizing chart to accommodate various body types.
• 1.4-oz 20×30-denier 100 percent recycled polyester ripstop shell is resistant to light rain.
• Improved mobility throughout the arms and shoulders.
• Waist drawcord is placed inside the hand pockets, so you can tighten the jacket while keeping your hands warm.
• Extra length in the torso to keep warmth in.
• Micro-fleece on the inside of the hood, to keep your face warm while the hood is zipped up all the way.
• Elastic cuffs keep the sleeves in place.
• Animal-welfare friendly goose down.
• Decent price for a high-quality jacket.
• Interior chest pocket has a two-sided zipper so jacket can be stuffed into itself.
• Shell and interior lining have a soft feel.
• Interior of jacket has a 20-D liner, which keeps the jacket lightweight while providing extra protection.

User Reviews

• Some reports of the zipper giving out after use.
• No way to roll up hood if not needed.
• Despite having functional elastic cuffs, there is no velcro on the sleeves.
• Loses insulation when the jacket gets wet from prolonged precipitation.
• Not as durable as a shell for outer layer due to possible wear and tear.
• Fabric has tendency to catch and snag.
• Some instances of the down coming out of the seams after wear.
• If you buy true to size, you may need to size-up, so you can layer underneath and the fit isn’t too tight.

Expert Reviews

• Doesn’t use hydrophobic down.
• Isn’t classified as ultra-light or ultra-warm.
• DWR treated, but no other water-resistant features.
• Turns into a pillow when compressed, but doesn’t compact extremely small.
• The stitching baffling allows heavy wind gusts to enter the jacket.
• Waist cord takes up space in the hand pockets.