The Mountain Hardwear Nilas Down Jacket for men is a very good down jacket with a nice warmth-to-weight ratio, providing versatility and good cold weather protection. Despite not being the warmest down jacket and having some zipper issues, it does provide good warmth while remaining relatively lightweight. It has ample storage options and packs down small, allowing you to easily bring it as a layering option during cold weather adventures.
The Canada Goose Lodge Down Hooded Jacket for men is a stylish, warm, and comfortable option. There are some concerns about zipper and stitching durability, but overall this is an extremely warm and stylish jacket for casual winter use and a great product.
The Patagonia Bivy Down Jacket for men is a warm, durable, and protective jacket that combines a tough exterior with comfortable inner material. The lack of adjustable cinch points may deter some, but the ethically sourced 600-fill down power, DWR treatment, and full-zip provide solid protection for cold weather outdoor adventures.
Marmot’s Ama Dablam Down Jacket for men is a relatively warm 800 fill down jacket. The jacket has some nice features, such as handwarmer pockets, a cinchable hood and zippered pockets, but unfortunately, the construction sacrifices some durability. This jacket is not an outer shell so you might expect tears from snagging on trees, however some users report small holes wearing through just from regular use.
The Arc’teryx Cerium SL Down Jacket for men is a very lightweight, packable, and stylish jacket that is equally at home in the backcountry as around town. Used as a mid-layer, this jacket can provide an impressive amount of warmth for its weight. However, it is an ultra-light jacket so the warmth provided is not unlimited.
The Rab Microlight Down Jacket for men is a durable, versatile, and lightweight option that can be used as an outer or mid-layer, due to the slim cut and technical features. The hydrophobic down adds a nice level of security for 3-season use.
The Rab Microlight Alpine Down Jacket for men is a lightweight, wind/water-resistant, and good-looking down jacket that is best suited for 3-season use. The versatility and weather-protection provided make this a great option for various outdoor adventures, while some durability issues and questions about warmth in extreme cold may make this not the best choice for prolonged alpine trips.
The North Face Aconcagua Down Jacket for men is an affordable option for those not concerned about bulk or weight. While the jacket is well-made and provides decent warmth, it is not intended for fast and light adventures.
The Black Diamond Cold Forge Hooded Down Jacket for men is a blended down/sythetic jacket that can still provide some warmth when damp. It is durable and good looking, yet weighs in a little heavier than its competition.
The Marmot Tullus Down Jacket for men is a good choice for bigger-framed men who want a solid jacket for shorter trips and wearing around town. The lack of compressibility, baggier-fitting torso area, and lower quality down make this not the best option for extended backcountry trips, but the reasonable price still makes it an option to be considered.