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The Best Down Jacket

Updated Dec 11, 2022
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A high-quality down jacket can keep you comfortable during everything from backyard social gatherings to winter snowshoe adventures. To choose our favorites, 10 testers romped across every corner of New Hampshire’s iconic Presidential Range and throughout the Pacific Northwest in 45 insulated jackets, covering more than 220 miles. We took on conditions that ranged from frosty to wet to mild. After all that, we think Montbell’s Alpine Light Down Jacket (in women’s and men’s sizes) is the best puffy jacket for most people because it is lightweight, warm, and weather-resistant.

Montbell Alpine Light Down Jacket Women’s, the best down jacket for women

Montbell Alpine Light Down Jacket Women’s

The best down jacket for women
This jacket is the best at providing ample warmth for most outdoor excursions, and it has enough pockets to comfortably tote the necessities of daily life. It’s our go-to insulator for commuting or backcountry adventuring.
We recommend
Montbell Alpine Light Down Jacket Men’s, the best down jacket for men

Montbell Alpine Light Down Jacket Men’s

The best down jacket for men
Matching the quality and performance of the women’s model, in a taller and slightly broader version, this highly packable go-to insulator continually rose to the task, no matter the context.
We recommend
REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket 2.0 - Women’s, a no-frills insulator for women

REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket 2.0 - Women’s

A no-frills insulator for women
Compared with other low-cost puffy jackets, this women’s REI option is warmer, with well-lined cuffs and a fit that’s ideal for layering.
Budget friendly
REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket 2.0 - Women’s Plus , a no-frills insulator for women

REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket 2.0 - Women’s Plus

A no-frills insulator for women
REI’s standard down jacket also comes in women’s sizes 2x and 3x, in a range of colors.
Budget friendly
REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket 2.0 - Men’s, a no-frills insulator for men

REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket 2.0 - Men’s

A no-frills insulator for men
The jacket offers the same warmth (without the extra features) in men’s sizes.
Budget friendly
REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket 2.0 - Men’s Tall, a no-frills insulator for men

REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket 2.0 - Men’s Tall

A no-frills insulator for men
REI also makes this jacket in tall sizes, with 2¼ inches of extra height.
Budget friendly
Arc’teryx Atom LT Jacket - Women's, a durable and breathable down alternative, in a women’s fit

Arc’teryx Atom LT Jacket - Women's

A durable and breathable down alternative, in a women’s fit
Fitted for active use, this jacket—insulated with a synthetic alternative to down—can handle rugged wear and tear.
Another good choice
Arc’teryx Atom LT Jacket - Men's, a durable and breathable down alternative, in a men’s fit

Arc’teryx Atom LT Jacket - Men's

A durable and breathable down alternative, in a men’s fit
This is the men’s version of the same great synthetic-fill jacket.
Another good choice
Stio Women’s Hometown Down Hooded Jacket, a luxurious option for women

Stio Women’s Hometown Down Hooded Jacket

A luxurious option for women
This down jacket has lots of cozy features—like graduated wrist cuffs and a cinch cord on the hood—that set it apart from the rest. Plus, it feels as soft as butter.
A better upgrade
Stio Men’s Hometown Down Hooded Jacket, a luxurious option for men

Stio Men’s Hometown Down Hooded Jacket

A luxurious option for men
With the same great features as the women’s version, this down jacket sets the bar for warmth and functionality.
A better upgrade

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