Patagonia Primo Down Jacket – Men’s

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Patagonia Primo Down Jacket – Men’s and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 90 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.5 stars 
Expert Rating: 4.4 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 31

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Newest version of this jacket isn’t actually down – instead, it is an incredible synthetic material that is warm like down but maintains insulating capabilities when wet.
  • Warm and lightweight option.
  • Waterproof and wind resistant.
  • Lots of pockets, adding to the functionality and storage of the jacket.
  • Length covers fully and seals in warmth.
  • The high quality insulation keeps your core warm and aids in thermoregulation.
  • Gore-Tex provides wind and waterproofing qualities and keeps you dry.
  • Removable powder skirt for efficiency.

Expert Reviews

  • Versatile and comfortable jacket.
  • Down-like insulation provides better warmth-to-weight ratio than traditional synthetic fill.
  • Gore-Tex shell fabric is breathable and waterproof.
  • Offers great mobility and range of motion.
  • The powder skirt prevents drafts and stops snow from entering but can also be removed easily.
  • The cuffs can be used over any-sized gloves.
  • DWR coating adds to moisture protection.
  • All zippers have waterproof designs.
  • The hood is functional and moves with your head.
  • You can move your arms in any direction without disturbing the fit of the torso.
  • The pit-zips have two pulls each for easy use.
  • Pass-clip in the forearm pocket for ease on the slopes.
  • Fleece-lined chin for comfort and warmth against your face.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • Expensive.
  • Sizing discrepancies from previous versions.
  • Zippers are stiff at first.
  • The hood may not fit all helmets well.

Expert Reviews

  • The hood uses complicated cord locks which are a bit confusing and tedious to use.
  • Hand warmer pockets are lined with lightweight nylon, which isn’t very warm.
  • Mesh backing inhibits some air flow in the vents.
  • Doesn’t have a goggle wipe in the pocket.

Summary:

The Patagonia Primo Down Jacket for men is a weather-resistant, warm, and functional jacket that is a good option for hitting the slopes. The ski-specific features, such as removable powder skirt and pass-clip in the forearm pocket, make this a high-quality option for skiers and snowboarders, at a high-end price.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.