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Name | Est. Temp (F/C) | Review | Fill Power | Fill Weight (grams) | Fill Volume (FP x FW) |
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Arc'teryx Alpha (Men's - Women's) | -18/-28 | Review | 850 | 296 | 251,600 |
Feathered Friends Khumbu | -17/-27 | 900 | 378 | 340,200 | |
Arc'teryx Ceres SV (Men's - Women's) | -15/-26 | Review | 850 | 240 | 204,000 |
Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's) | -13/-25 | 800 | 300 | 240,000 | |
Rab Positron Pro (Men's) | -13/-25 | 800 | 300 | 240,000 | |
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's) | -11/-24 | Review | 750 | 211 | 158,250 |
Patagonia Grade VII (Men's) | -11/-24 | 800 | 335 | 268,000 | |
Arc'teryx Firebee AR (Men's - Women's) | -10/-23 | Review | 800 | 225 | 180,000 |
Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's) | -10/-23 | 800 | 265 | 212,000 | |
Arc'teryx Thorsen (Men's) | -7/-22 | Review | 750 | 192 | 144,000 |
Patagonia Frozen Range (Men's - Women's) | -6/-21 | Review | 700 | 268 | 187,600 |
Mountain Equipment Li. Ec. (Men's - Women's) | -5/-20 | 700 | 295 | 206,500 | |
Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's) | -2/-19 | 750 | 74 | 55,500 | |
Rab Neutrino Pro (Men's - Women's) | -2/-19 | 800 | 212 | 169,600 | |
Arc'teryx Dually Belay (Men's) | 0/-18 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Arc'teryx Centrale (Women's) | 0/-18 | Review | 750 | 157 | 117,750 |
Arc'teryx Camosun (Men's) | 0/-18 | Review | 750 | 105 | 78,750 |
Arc'teryx Cerium SV (Men's) | 0/-18 | Review | 850 | 162 | 137,700 |
Arc'teryx Revet (Men's) | 2/-17 | 750 | ? | ||
Arc'teryx Piedmont (Men's) | 3/-16 | 750 | 218 | 163,500 | |
Arc'teryx Fission SV (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's) | 3/-16 | 850 | 117 | 99,450 | |
Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | 800 | 182 | 145,600 | |
Arc'teryx Alessa Long (Women's) | 3/-16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | Review | 700 | 118 | 82,600 |
Arc'teryx Radsten Parka (Men's) | 3/-16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's) | 5/-15 | 800 | 180 | 144,000 | |
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's) | 5/-15 | Review | 750 | 120 | 90,000 |
Arc'teryx Macai (Men's) | 5/-15 | Review | 750 | 69 | 51,750 |
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV (Men's) | 5/-15 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Patagonia DAS Parka (Men's) | 5/-15 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's) | 5/-15 | Review | 750 | 58 | 43,500 |
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | 700 | 155 | 108,500 | |
Arc'teryx Kappa (Men's) | 7/-14 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Arc'teryx Prema Down Coat (Women's) | 7/-14 | 750 | 92 | 69,000 | |
Arc'teryx Radsten Insulated (Men's) | 7/-14 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | 700 | 153 | 107,100 | |
Arc'teryx Thorium (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | Review | 750 | 140 | 105,000 |
Feathered Friends Eos | 8/-13 | 900 | 105 | 94,500 | |
Arc'teryx Thorium AR (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | Review | 750 | 130 | 97,500 |
Patagonia Macro Puff (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Arc'teryx Macai LT (Men's) | 8/-13 | 750 | 49 | 36,750 | |
Arc'teryx Seyla (Women's) | 8/-13 | 750 | 92 | 69,000 | |
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | 800 | 128 | 102,400 | |
Arc'teryx Koda (Men's) | 8/-13 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Patagonia Vosque 3-in-1 (Women's) | 10/-12 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Patagonia City Storm Down (Men's - Women's) | 12/-11 | 700 | 191 | 133,700 | |
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's) | 12/-11 | Review | 700 | 141 | 98,700 |
Arc'teryx Sensa (Women's) | 14/-10 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Patagonia Hi Loft Down (Men's - Women's) | 14/-10 | Review | 600 | 177 | 106,200 |
REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's) | 14/-10 | 850 | 120 | 102,000 | |
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's) | 16/-9 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Arc'teryx Atom AR (Men's - Women's) | 18/-8 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's) | 18/-8 | 600 | 279 | 167,400 | |
Arc'teryx Magnus (Men's) | 19/-7 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Arc'teryx Agrium (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | 850 | 117 | 99,450 | |
Patagonia AlpLight Down (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | 800 | 100 | 80,000 | |
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Patagonia Topley (Men's) | 23/-5 | 700 | 172 | 120,400 | |
Arc'teryx Alpha IS (Men's) | 23/-5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Rab Xenon 2.0 (Men's - Women's) | 23/-5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's) | 23/-5 | Review | 800 | 150 | 120,000 |
Arc'teryx Ralle Parka (Men's) | 25/-4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's) | 26/-3 | Review | 700 | 109 | 76,300 |
Arc'teryx Therme Insulated (Men's) | 26/-3 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Arc'teryx Cerium (Men's - Women's) | 26/-3 | 850 | 113 | 96,050 | |
Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's) | 28/-2 | 800 | 85 | 68,000 | |
Arc'teryx Cerium LT (Men's - Women's) | 28/-2 | Review | 850 | 102 | 86,700 |
Arc'teryx Nuclei FL (Men's - Women's) | 32/0 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Patagonia DAS Light (Men's - Women's) | 34/1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's) | 36/2 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's) | 36/2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Arc'teryx Proton LT (Men's - Women's) | 37/3 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's) | 37/3 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Arc'teryx Norvan SL Ins. (Men's - Women's) | 39/4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's) | 41/5 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Arc'teryx Atom LT (Men's - Women's) | 43/6 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Arc'teryx Cerium SL (Men's - Women's) | 43/6 | Review | 850 | 58 | 49,300 |
Arc'teryx Proton Hybrid (Men's - Women's) | 46/8 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Arc'teryx Proton FL (Men's) | 48/9 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Arc'teryx Atom SL (Men's - Women's) | 52/11 | Review | N/A | N/A | N/A |
REI Stormhenge Hybrid (Men's - Women's) | Testing | 850 | ? | ||
Arc'teryx Monitor Insulated (Women's) | Testing | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Arc'teryx Coelle (Women's) | Testing | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: I talked to their Customer Service when I couldn't find the details of a jacket.
Hi-Loft Down Hoody is the warmest Patagonia's down hoodies and jackets get (although there are warmer parkas). However, that doesn't mean that it's the best option for all of you. Because there are other factors (packability, overheating, durability, etc) than warmth.
#Notes:
- Parkas aren't in this list due to their different design intentions. Check out my Best Patagonia Winter Parkas & Jackets post to read about them.
- Find supporting documents at the bottom of this post.
°F / °C column refers to the approximate lowest temperature ranges you can wear these pieces without feeling cold, assuming:
- you only have a shirt under and no shell over,
- during daily use (strolls, power walks etc at most - no high output activities),
- with enough wind to cause an umbrella to twist in your hand,
- and when it's dry out.
If you think you run warmer or colder than the average person, then shift temperature ranges accordingly.
- #A sidenote here: Patagonia.com's Web Specials discounts are GOOOLLLDDD. Highly recommend you to check it out before you buy.
Temperature Ratings of Patagonia Jackets
Name | Est. Temp (F/C) | Review | Pit venting? | Stuffs into itself? | Two way zipper? | Type | Activity | Fit | Weight |
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Arc'teryx Alpha (Men's - Women's) | -18/-28 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | Down | Climbing | Regular | 805 g / 1 lb 12.4 oz |
Feathered Friends Khumbu | -17/-27 | No | Yes | No | Down | All Round | Regular | 960 g / 2 lb 2 oz | |
Arc'teryx Ceres SV (Men's - Women's) | -15/-26 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | Down | All Round | Regular | 880 g / 1 lb 15 oz |
Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's) | -13/-25 | No | Yes | Yes | Down | All Round | Regular | 820 g / 1 lb 13 oz | |
Rab Positron Pro (Men's) | -13/-25 | No | Yes | Yes | Down | All Round | Regular | 740 g / 1 lb 10 oz | |
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's) | -11/-24 | Review | No | No | Yes | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 1.072 kg / 2 lb 5.8 oz |
Patagonia Grade VII (Men's) | -11/-24 | No | No | Yes | Down | Around Town | Regular | 743 g / 1 lb 10.1 oz | |
Arc'teryx Firebee AR (Men's - Women's) | -10/-23 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | Down | All Round | Regular | 680 g / 1 lb 8 oz |
Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's) | -10/-23 | No | Yes | Yes | Down | All Round | Regular | 770 g / 1 lb 11.2 oz | |
Arc'teryx Thorsen (Men's) | -7/-22 | Review | No | No | Yes | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 1.1 kg / 2 lb 5.4 oz |
Patagonia Frozen Range (Men's - Women's) | -6/-21 | Review | No | No | No | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 1.253 kg / 2 lb 12.2 oz |
Mountain Equipment Li. Ec. (Men's - Women's) | -5/-20 | No | No | Yes | Down | All Round | Regular | 822 g / 1 lb 13 oz | |
Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's) | -2/-19 | No | No | Yes | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 1.1 kg / 2 lb 6.8 oz | |
Rab Neutrino Pro (Men's - Women's) | -2/-19 | No | Yes | Yes | Down | All Round | Regular | 585 g / 1 lb 8.6 oz | |
Arc'teryx Dually Belay (Men's) | 0/-18 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | Synthetic | Around Town | Regular | 705 g / 1 lb 9 oz |
Arc'teryx Centrale (Women's) | 0/-18 | Review | No | No | Yes | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 885 g / 1 lb 15.2 oz |
Arc'teryx Camosun (Men's) | 0/-18 | Review | No | No | No | Parka | Around Town | Trim | 960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz |
Arc'teryx Cerium SV (Men's) | 0/-18 | Review | No | Yes | No | Down | All Round | Regular | 415 g / 14.6 oz |
Arc'teryx Revet (Men's) | 2/-17 | No | No | Yes | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz | |
Arc'teryx Piedmont (Men's) | 3/-16 | No | Yes | Yes | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz | |
Arc'teryx Fission SV (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | Review | No | No | Yes | Synthetic | All Round | Regular | 890 g / 1 lb 15.4 oz |
Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's) | 3/-16 | No | Yes | Yes | Down | Climbing | Regular | 540 g / 1 lb 3 oz | |
Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | No | No | Yes | Down | All Round | Regular | 825 g / 1 lb 13.1 oz | |
Arc'teryx Alessa Long (Women's) | 3/-16 | No | No | No | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 1.015 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz | |
Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | Review | No | No | No | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 1.307 kg / 2 lb 14.1 oz |
Arc'teryx Radsten Parka (Men's) | 3/-16 | No | No | No | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 745 g / 1 lb 10.3 oz | |
Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's) | 5/-15 | No | Yes | Yes | Down | All Round | Regular | 525 g / 1 lb 2.5 oz | |
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's) | 5/-15 | Review | No | No | Yes | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 991 g / 2 lb 3 oz |
Arc'teryx Macai (Men's) | 5/-15 | Review | Yes, zips | No | No | Down | Ski/Snowboard | Regular | 1 kg / 2 lb 4 oz |
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV (Men's) | 5/-15 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | Synthetic | Climbing | Regular | 600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz |
Patagonia DAS Parka (Men's) | 5/-15 | No | Yes | Yes | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 555 g / 1lb 3.6 oz | |
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's) | 5/-15 | Review | No | No | Yes | Parka | Around Town | Trim | 867 g / 1 lb 14.6 oz |
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | No | Yes | Yes | Down | All Round | Regular | 442 g / 15.6 oz | |
Arc'teryx Kappa (Men's) | 7/-14 | Review | No | No | Yes | Synthetic | All Round | Regular | 755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz |
Arc'teryx Prema Down Coat (Women's) | 7/-14 | No | No | Yes | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 794 g / 1 lb 12 oz | |
Arc'teryx Radsten Insulated (Men's) | 7/-14 | No | No | No | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 715 g / 1 lb 9.2 oz | |
Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | No | Yes | No | Down | All Round | Regular | 466 g / 1 lb 0.5 oz | |
Arc'teryx Thorium (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | Down | All Round | Regular | 517 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz |
Feathered Friends Eos | 8/-13 | No | Yes | No | Down | All Round | Regular | 306 g / 10.8 oz | |
Arc'teryx Thorium AR (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | Review | No | Yes | No | Down | All Round | Regular | 490 g / 1 lb 1.3 oz |
Patagonia Macro Puff (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | Review | No | No | No | Synthetic | All Round | Regular | 435 g / 15.3 oz |
Arc'teryx Macai LT (Men's) | 8/-13 | Yes, zips | No | No | Down | Ski/Snowboard | Regular | 855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz | |
Arc'teryx Seyla (Women's) | 8/-13 | No | No | Yes | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 507 g / 1 lb. 1.9 oz. | |
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | No | Yes | No | Down | All Round | Regular | 632 g / 1lb 6.3 oz | |
Arc'teryx Koda (Men's) | 8/-13 | No | No | No | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz | |
Patagonia Vosque 3-in-1 (Women's) | 10/-12 | Review | No | No | No | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 1.360 kg / 3 lb |
Patagonia City Storm Down (Men's - Women's) | 12/-11 | No | Yes | No | Parka | All Round | Regular | 468 g / 16.5 oz | |
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's) | 12/-11 | Review | No | No | Yes | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 880 g / 1 lb 15 oz |
Arc'teryx Sensa (Women's) | 14/-10 | No | No | Yes | Parka | Around Town | Relaxed | 785 g / 1 lb 11.7 oz | |
Patagonia Hi Loft Down (Men's - Women's) | 14/-10 | Review | No | Yes | No | Down | All Round | Regular | 540 g / 1 lb 3 oz |
REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's) | 14/-10 | No | Yes | No | Down | All Round | Regular | 340 g / 13.75 oz | |
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's) | 16/-9 | Review | No | No | Yes | Synthetic | Around Town | Regular | 600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz |
Arc'teryx Atom AR (Men's - Women's) | 18/-8 | Review | Yes, mesh | No | No | Synthetic | All Round | Regular | 475 g / 1 lb |
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's) | 18/-8 | No | No | No | Down | Around Town | Regular | 1.014 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz | |
Arc'teryx Magnus (Men's) | 19/-7 | No | No | No | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 690 g / 1 lb 8.3 oz | |
Arc'teryx Agrium (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | No | Yes | No | Down | All Round | Regular | 365 g / 12.9 oz | |
Patagonia AlpLight Down (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | No | Yes | No | Down | All Round | Slim | 270 g / 9.5 oz | |
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | Review | Yes, zips | No | Yes | Synthetic | All Round | Regular | 680 g / 1 lb 8 oz |
Patagonia Topley (Men's) | 23/-5 | No | No | Yes | Down | All Round | Regular | 1.133 kg / 2 lb 8 oz | |
Arc'teryx Alpha IS (Men's) | 23/-5 | No | Yes | Yes | Synthetic | Climbing | Regular | 610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz | |
Rab Xenon 2.0 (Men's - Women's) | 23/-5 | No | Yes | Yes | Synthetic | All Round | Regular | 385 g / 13.6 oz | |
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's) | 23/-5 | Review | No | Yes | No | Down | All Round | Regular | 428 g / 15.1 oz |
Arc'teryx Ralle Parka (Men's) | 25/-4 | No | No | Yes | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 735 g / 1 lb 9.9 oz | |
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's) | 26/-3 | Review | No | No | No | Down | Around Town | Regular | 585 g / 1 lb 4.7 oz |
Arc'teryx Therme Insulated (Men's) | 26/-3 | Review | No | No | No | Synthetic | Around Town | Regular | 960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz |
Arc'teryx Cerium (Men's - Women's) | 26/-3 | No | Yes | No | Down | All Round | Trim | 335 g / 11.8 oz | |
Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's) | 28/-2 | No | Yes | No | Down | All Round | Trim | 250 g / 8.8 oz | |
Arc'teryx Cerium LT (Men's - Women's) | 28/-2 | Review | No | Yes | No | Down | All Round | Trim | 305 g / 10.8 oz |
Arc'teryx Nuclei FL (Men's - Women's) | 32/0 | Review | No | Yes | No | Synthetic | Climbing | Trim | 325 g / 11.5 oz |
Patagonia DAS Light (Men's - Women's) | 34/1 | No | Yes | Yes | Synthetic | Climbing | Regular | 320 g / 11.3 oz | |
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's) | 36/2 | Review | No | Yes | No | Synthetic | All Round | Trim | 298 g / 10.5 oz |
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's) | 36/2 | No | No | No | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 895 g / 1 lb 15.6 oz | |
Arc'teryx Proton LT (Men's - Women's) | 37/3 | Review | No | No | No | Synthetic | Climbing | Trim | 375 g / 13.2 oz |
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's) | 37/3 | Review | No | Yes | No | Synthetic | All Round | Regular | 363 g / 12.8 oz |
Arc'teryx Norvan SL Ins. (Men's - Women's) | 39/4 | No | Yes | No | Synthetic | Running | Trim | 270 g / 9.5 oz | |
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's) | 41/5 | Review | No | No | No | Synthetic | All Round | Trim | 318 g / 11.2 oz |
Arc'teryx Atom LT (Men's - Women's) | 43/6 | Review | Yes, mesh | No | No | Synthetic | All Round | Trim | 375 g / 13.2 oz |
Arc'teryx Cerium SL (Men's - Women's) | 43/6 | Review | No | Yes | No | Down | All Round | Trim | 215 g / 7.6 oz |
Arc'teryx Proton Hybrid (Men's - Women's) | 46/8 | Review | No | No | No | Synthetic | All Round | Trim | 365 g / 12.9 oz |
Arc'teryx Proton FL (Men's) | 48/9 | Review | No | No | No | Synthetic | Climbing | Trim | 323 g / 11.4 oz |
Arc'teryx Atom SL (Men's - Women's) | 52/11 | Review | Yes, mesh | No | No | Synthetic | All Round | Trim | 245 g / 8.6 oz |
REI Stormhenge Hybrid (Men's - Women's) | Testing | Yes, zips | No | No | Down | All Round | Regular | 900 g / 1 lb 15.75 oz | |
Arc'teryx Monitor Insulated (Women's) | Testing | No | No | Yes | Parka | Around Town | Oversized | 645 g / 1 lb 6.8 oz | |
Arc'teryx Coelle (Women's) | Testing | No | No | Yes | Parka | Around Town | Regular | 460 g / 1 lb 0.2 oz |
These are the approximate lowest temperatures you can wear each jacket without feeling uncomfortably cold, assuming:
- you only have a shirt under and no shell over,
- during daily use (strolls, power walks etc at most - no high output activities),
- with just a little bit wind,
- and in dry weather.
Read more about this chart here in my Insulated Outerwear Temperature Ratings Guide. Also my Best Patagonia Jackets post.
If you think you run warmer or colder than the average person, then shift temperature ranges accordingly.
Lastly - make sure to check out Patagonia.com Web Specials before you buy.
Here's how they compare to other down jackets:
Approximate lowest temperatures you can wear each down jacket in the market without feeling uncomfortably cold are...
Name | Est. Temp (F/C) | Review | Pit venting? | Stuffs into itself? | Two way zipper? | Type | Fill Power | Fill Weight (grams) | Fill Volume (FP x FW) | Synthetic Insulator (SI) | SI Amount | Face Fabric | Activity | Fit | Weight | Length (CB) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arc'teryx Alpha (Men's - Women's) | -18/-28 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | Down | 850 | 296 | 251,600 | Coreloft | 90 g/m² | N30r 2L GoreTex Infinium | Climbing | Regular | 805 g / 1 lb 12.4 oz | 86 cm / 34 in |
Feathered Friends Khumbu | -17/-27 | No | Yes | No | Down | 900 | 378 | 340,200 | Primaloft Gold | 200 g | Pretex Shield XT | All Round | Regular | 960 g / 2 lb 2 oz | ? | |
Arc'teryx Ceres SV (Men's - Women's) | -15/-26 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | Down | 850 | 240 | 204,000 | Coreloft | ? | Arato 30 | All Round | Regular | 880 g / 1 lb 15 oz | 86 cm / 34 in |
Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's) | -13/-25 | No | Yes | Yes | Down | 800 | 300 | 240,000 | N/A | N/A | 30D Drilite | All Round | Regular | 820 g / 1 lb 13 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | |
Rab Positron Pro (Men's) | -13/-25 | No | Yes | Yes | Down | 800 | 300 | 240,000 | N/A | N/A | 40D Pertex Quantum Pro | All Round | Regular | 740 g / 1 lb 10 oz | 85 cm / 33.5 in | |
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's) | -11/-24 | Review | No | No | Yes | Parka | 750 | 211 | 158,250 | Coreloft | 60 g/m² | 2L Gore-Tex | Around Town | Regular | 1.072 kg / 2 lb 5.8 oz | 96 cm / 37.75 in |
Patagonia Grade VII (Men's) | -11/-24 | No | No | Yes | Down | 800 | 335 | 268,000 | N/A | N/A | 1.2 oz 15 & 20D Perfex Quantum | Around Town | Regular | 743 g / 1 lb 10.1 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | |
Arc'teryx Firebee AR (Men's - Women's) | -10/-23 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | Down | 800 | 225 | 180,000 | N/A | N/A | Arato 7 & 10 | All Round | Regular | 680 g / 1 lb 8 oz | 79 cm / 31 in |
Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's) | -10/-23 | No | Yes | Yes | Down | 800 | 265 | 212,000 | N/A | N/A | Nylon | All Round | Regular | 770 g / 1 lb 11.2 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | |
Arc'teryx Thorsen (Men's) | -7/-22 | Review | No | No | Yes | Parka | 750 | 192 | 144,000 | Coreloft | 60 g/m² | 90D 2L Gore-Tex | Around Town | Regular | 1.1 kg / 2 lb 5.4 oz | 91 cm / 36 in |
Patagonia Frozen Range (Men's - Women's) | -6/-21 | Review | No | No | No | Parka | 700 | 268 | 187,600 | N/A | N/A | 4 oz 75-denier polyester | Around Town | Regular | 1.253 kg / 2 lb 12.2 oz | 84 cm / 33 in |
Mountain Equipment Li. Ec. (Men's - Women's) | -5/-20 | No | No | Yes | Down | 700 | 295 | 206,500 | N/A | N/A | 50D Drilite | All Round | Regular | 822 g / 1 lb 13 oz | 72 cm / 28 in | |
Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's) | -2/-19 | No | No | Yes | Parka | 750 | 74 | 55,500 | Coreloft | 60 + 80 g/m² | 2L Gore-Tex | Around Town | Regular | 1.1 kg / 2 lb 6.8 oz | 117.5 cm / 46.25 in | |
Rab Neutrino Pro (Men's - Women's) | -2/-19 | No | Yes | Yes | Down | 800 | 212 | 169,600 | N/A | N/A | 20D Pertex Quantum Pro | All Round | Regular | 585 g / 1 lb 8.6 oz | 77 cm / 30.3 in | |
Arc'teryx Dually Belay (Men's) | 0/-18 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | ThermaTek | 92 g/m² | 30D Nylon | Around Town | Regular | 705 g / 1 lb 9 oz | 84 cm / 33 in |
Arc'teryx Centrale (Women's) | 0/-18 | Review | No | No | Yes | Parka | 750 | 157 | 117,750 | Coreloft | 60 g/m² | N90p Nylon | Around Town | Regular | 885 g / 1 lb 15.2 oz | 95 cm / 37.5 in |
Arc'teryx Camosun (Men's) | 0/-18 | Review | No | No | No | Parka | 750 | 105 | 78,750 | Coreloft | 140 g/m² | N150p-X Gore-Tex | Around Town | Trim | 960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz | 80 cm / 31.5 in |
Arc'teryx Cerium SV (Men's) | 0/-18 | Review | No | Yes | No | Down | 850 | 162 | 137,700 | Coreloft | 80 + 140 g/m² | Arato 7 & 10 | All Round | Regular | 415 g / 14.6 oz | 69.5 cm / 27.4 in |
Arc'teryx Revet (Men's) | 2/-17 | No | No | Yes | Parka | 750 | ? | N/A | N/A | 20d nylon/spandex double weave | Around Town | Regular | 755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz | 91 cm / 36 in | ||
Arc'teryx Piedmont (Men's) | 3/-16 | No | Yes | Yes | Parka | 750 | 218 | 163,500 | N/A | N/A | Arato 10 | Around Town | Regular | 515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz | 82 cm / 32.25 in | |
Arc'teryx Fission SV (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | Review | No | No | Yes | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 90 + 65 g/m² | N80p-X Gore-Tex 2L | All Round | Regular | 890 g / 1 lb 15.4 oz | 81 cm / 31.8 in |
Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's) | 3/-16 | No | Yes | Yes | Down | 850 | 117 | 99,450 | Coreloft Compact | 40 g/m² | Hadron 2L Gore-Tex Infinium | Climbing | Regular | 540 g / 1 lb 3 oz | ? | |
Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | No | No | Yes | Down | 800 | 182 | 145,600 | N/A | N/A | 30D Pertex Quantum Pro | All Round | Regular | 825 g / 1 lb 13.1 oz | 85 cm / 33.5 in | |
Arc'teryx Alessa Long (Women's) | 3/-16 | No | No | No | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 + 120 g/m² | N90p 2L Gore-Tex | Around Town | Regular | 1.015 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz | 123 cm / 48.5 in | |
Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | Review | No | No | No | Parka | 700 | 118 | 82,600 | N/A | N/A | 5.5 oz polyester | Around Town | Regular | 1.307 kg / 2 lb 14.1 oz | 85 cm / 33.5 in |
Arc'teryx Radsten Parka (Men's) | 3/-16 | No | No | No | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 120 g/m² | NP100d Gore-Tex 2L | Around Town | Regular | 745 g / 1 lb 10.3 oz | 82 cm / 32.25 in | |
Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's) | 5/-15 | No | Yes | Yes | Down | 800 | 180 | 144,000 | N/A | N/A | 20D Pertex Quantum Pro | All Round | Regular | 525 g / 1 lb 2.5 oz | 74 cm / 29 in | |
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's) | 5/-15 | Review | No | No | Yes | Parka | 750 | 120 | 90,000 | Coreloft | 60 + 80 g/m² | P75d Polyester | Around Town | Regular | 991 g / 2 lb 3 oz | 85 cm / 33.5 in |
Arc'teryx Macai (Men's) | 5/-15 | Review | Yes, zips | No | No | Down | 750 | 69 | 51,750 | Coreloft Compact | 60 + 100 g/m² | N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Ski/Snowboard | Regular | 1 kg / 2 lb 4 oz | 76 cm / 30 in |
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV (Men's) | 5/-15 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 180 g/m2 + 90 g/m2 | Arato 15 | Climbing | Regular | 600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz | 81 cm / 31.8 in |
Patagonia DAS Parka (Men's) | 5/-15 | No | Yes | Yes | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco | 133 + 40 g | Pertex Quantum Pro | Around Town | Regular | 555 g / 1lb 3.6 oz | 84 cm / 33 in | |
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's) | 5/-15 | Review | No | No | Yes | Parka | 750 | 58 | 43,500 | Coreloft | 60 + 80 g/m² | 2L Gore-Tex | Around Town | Trim | 867 g / 1 lb 14.6 oz | 93 cm / 37 in |
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | No | Yes | Yes | Down | 700 | 155 | 108,500 | N/A | N/A | 30D ripstop nylon | All Round | Regular | 442 g / 15.6 oz | 76 cm / 29.75 in | |
Arc'teryx Kappa (Men's) | 7/-14 | Review | No | No | Yes | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 140 g/m² | N70p Gore Thermium | All Round | Regular | 755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz | 80 cm / 31.5 in |
Arc'teryx Prema Down Coat (Women's) | 7/-14 | No | No | Yes | Parka | 750 | 92 | 69,000 | N/A | N/A | Nylon | Around Town | Regular | 794 g / 1 lb 12 oz | 117 cm / 46.1 in | |
Arc'teryx Radsten Insulated (Men's) | 7/-14 | No | No | No | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 120 g/m² | NP100d Gore-Tex 2L | Around Town | Regular | 715 g / 1 lb 9.2 oz | 73 cm / 28.75 in | |
Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | No | Yes | No | Down | 700 | 153 | 107,100 | N/A | N/A | 30D Pertex Quantum | All Round | Regular | 466 g / 1 lb 0.5 oz | 72 cm / 28.5 in | |
Arc'teryx Thorium (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | Down | 750 | 140 | 105,000 | Coreloft | 80 + 140 g/m² | Arato 30 | All Round | Regular | 517 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz | 71.5 cm / 28.1 in |
Feathered Friends Eos | 8/-13 | No | Yes | No | Down | 900 | 105 | 94,500 | N/A | N/A | Pertex Quantum | All Round | Regular | 306 g / 10.8 oz | ? | |
Arc'teryx Thorium AR (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | Review | No | Yes | No | Down | 750 | 130 | 97,500 | Coreloft | 80 + 140 g/m² | Arato 30 | All Round | Regular | 490 g / 1 lb 1.3 oz | 72 cm / 28.3 in |
Patagonia Macro Puff (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | Review | No | No | No | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | PlumaFill | 135 + 90 g | 10D Recycled nylon ripstop | All Round | Regular | 435 g / 15.3 oz | 79 cm / 31 in |
Arc'teryx Macai LT (Men's) | 8/-13 | Yes, zips | No | No | Down | 750 | 49 | 36,750 | Coreloft Compact | 60 g/m² | N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Ski/Snowboard | Regular | 855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in | |
Arc'teryx Seyla (Women's) | 8/-13 | No | No | Yes | Parka | 750 | 92 | 69,000 | N/A | N/A | Arato 10 | Around Town | Regular | 507 g / 1 lb. 1.9 oz. | 87 cm / 34.4 in | |
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | No | Yes | No | Down | 800 | 128 | 102,400 | N/A | N/A | 20D Nylon | All Round | Regular | 632 g / 1lb 6.3 oz | 74 cm / 29 in | |
Arc'teryx Koda (Men's) | 8/-13 | No | No | No | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 + 140 g/m² | N80p-X Gore-Tex | Around Town | Regular | 720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | |
Patagonia Vosque 3-in-1 (Women's) | 10/-12 | Review | No | No | No | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | ThermoLite | 100 g | 65% nylon, 35% polyester | Around Town | Regular | 1.360 kg / 3 lb | 90 cm / 35.5 in |
Patagonia City Storm Down (Men's - Women's) | 12/-11 | No | Yes | No | Parka | 700 | 191 | 133,700 | N/A | N/A | 4.2 oz polyester | All Round | Regular | 468 g / 16.5 oz | 91 cm / 36 in | |
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's) | 12/-11 | Review | No | No | Yes | Parka | 700 | 141 | 98,700 | N/A | N/A | 3.6 oz 50D polyester | Around Town | Regular | 880 g / 1 lb 15 oz | 79 cm / 31 in |
Arc'teryx Sensa (Women's) | 14/-10 | No | No | Yes | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 120 g/m² | NP100d Gore-Tex 2L | Around Town | Relaxed | 785 g / 1 lb 11.7 oz | 86 cm / 34 in | |
Patagonia Hi Loft Down (Men's - Women's) | 14/-10 | Review | No | Yes | No | Down | 600 | 177 | 106,200 | N/A | N/A | 1.4 oz 30D polyester | All Round | Regular | 540 g / 1 lb 3 oz | 76 cm / 30 in |
REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's) | 14/-10 | No | Yes | No | Down | 850 | 120 | 102,000 | N/A | N/A | Pertex mini ripstop nylon | All Round | Regular | 340 g / 13.75 oz | 74 cm / 29.25 in | |
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's) | 16/-9 | Review | No | No | Yes | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 g/m² + 120 g/m² | 2L 40D Gore-Tex | Around Town | Regular | 600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz | ? |
Arc'teryx Atom AR (Men's - Women's) | 18/-8 | Review | Yes, mesh | No | No | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 120 g/m2 + 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2 | 30D Tyono | All Round | Regular | 475 g / 1 lb | 74 cm / 29.1 in |
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's) | 18/-8 | No | No | No | Down | 600 | 279 | 167,400 | N/A | N/A | 4.2 oz polyester | Around Town | Regular | 1.014 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz | ? | |
Arc'teryx Magnus (Men's) | 19/-7 | No | No | No | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 g | N60p Gore-Tex 2L | Around Town | Regular | 690 g / 1 lb 8.3 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | |
Arc'teryx Agrium (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | No | Yes | No | Down | 850 | 117 | 99,450 | N/A | N/A | Arato | All Round | Regular | 365 g / 12.9 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | |
Patagonia AlpLight Down (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | No | Yes | No | Down | 800 | 100 | 80,000 | N/A | N/A | 0.8 oz 10D polyester | All Round | Slim | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 74 cm / 29 in | |
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | Review | Yes, zips | No | Yes | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 80 g/m² | 2L 40D Gore-Tex | All Round | Regular | 680 g / 1 lb 8 oz | 78.5 cm / 31 in |
Patagonia Topley (Men's) | 23/-5 | No | No | Yes | Down | 700 | 172 | 120,400 | N/A | N/A | 6 oz polyester | All Round | Regular | 1.133 kg / 2 lb 8 oz | 77 cm / 30.5 in | |
Arc'teryx Alpha IS (Men's) | 23/-5 | No | Yes | Yes | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 65 g/m² | N40p-X 2L Gore-Tex | Climbing | Regular | 610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz | 78 cm / 30.75 in | |
Rab Xenon 2.0 (Men's - Women's) | 23/-5 | No | Yes | Yes | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | PrimaLoft Silver | 60 g | 30D Pertex Quantum | All Round | Regular | 385 g / 13.6 oz | 71.5 cm / 28.1 in | |
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's) | 23/-5 | Review | No | Yes | No | Down | 800 | 150 | 120,000 | N/A | N/A | 1.4 oz 20x30D polyester | All Round | Regular | 428 g / 15.1 oz | 67 cm / 26.25 in |
Arc'teryx Ralle Parka (Men's) | 25/-4 | No | No | Yes | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 g/m² | 2L 40D Gore-Tex | Around Town | Regular | 735 g / 1 lb 9.9 oz | ? | |
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's) | 26/-3 | Review | No | No | No | Down | 700 | 109 | 76,300 | N/A | N/A | 2.2 oz polyester | Around Town | Regular | 585 g / 1 lb 4.7 oz | 74 cm / 29 in |
Arc'teryx Therme Insulated (Men's) | 26/-3 | Review | No | No | No | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 40 g/m² | 2L Gore-Tex | Around Town | Regular | 960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz | 73 cm / 28.75 in |
Arc'teryx Cerium (Men's - Women's) | 26/-3 | No | Yes | No | Down | 850 | 113 | 96,050 | Coreloft | 80 + 100 g/m² | Arato 15 | All Round | Trim | 335 g / 11.8 oz | ? | |
Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's) | 28/-2 | No | Yes | No | Down | 800 | 85 | 68,000 | N/A | N/A | 10D Ripstop Nylon | All Round | Trim | 250 g / 8.8 oz | 70 cm / 27.5 in | |
Arc'teryx Cerium LT (Men's - Women's) | 28/-2 | Review | No | Yes | No | Down | 850 | 102 | 86,700 | Coreloft | 80 + 100 g/m² | Arato 10 | All Round | Trim | 305 g / 10.8 oz | 72 cm / 28.3 in |
Arc'teryx Nuclei FL (Men's - Women's) | 32/0 | Review | No | Yes | No | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 65 g/m² | Arato 10r | Climbing | Trim | 325 g / 11.5 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in |
Patagonia DAS Light (Men's - Women's) | 34/1 | No | Yes | Yes | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | PlumaFill | 65 g | 0.8-oz 10-denier Pertex Quantum Pro | Climbing | Regular | 320 g / 11.3 oz | 77 cm / 30.5 in | |
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's) | 36/2 | Review | No | Yes | No | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | PlumaFill | 65 g | Pertex Quantum | All Round | Trim | 298 g / 10.5 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in |
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's) | 36/2 | No | No | No | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | ThermoGreen | 60 g | 4.2 oz polyester | Around Town | Regular | 895 g / 1 lb 15.6 oz | 70 cm / 27.5 in | |
Arc'teryx Proton LT (Men's - Women's) | 37/3 | Review | No | No | No | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2 | Fortius Air 20 | Climbing | Trim | 375 g / 13.2 oz | 75 cm / 29.4 in |
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's) | 37/3 | Review | No | Yes | No | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco | 60 g | 22D Polyester | All Round | Regular | 363 g / 12.8 oz | 71.5 cm / 28 in |
Arc'teryx Norvan SL Ins. (Men's - Women's) | 39/4 | No | Yes | No | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 40 g/m² | Gore-Tex ShakeDry | Running | Trim | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 71.5 cm / 28.1 in | |
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's) | 41/5 | Review | No | No | No | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | FullRange | 60 g | 33D Nylon ripstop | All Round | Trim | 318 g / 11.2 oz | ? |
Arc'teryx Atom LT (Men's - Women's) | 43/6 | Review | Yes, mesh | No | No | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 60 g/m² | 20D Tyono | All Round | Trim | 375 g / 13.2 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in |
Arc'teryx Cerium SL (Men's - Women's) | 43/6 | Review | No | Yes | No | Down | 850 | 58 | 49,300 | Coreloft | 40 + 100 g/m² | Arato 7 | All Round | Trim | 215 g / 7.6 oz | 69 cm / 27.2 in |
Arc'teryx Proton Hybrid (Men's - Women's) | 46/8 | Review | No | No | No | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 40 g/m² | Fortius™ Air 50 | All Round | Trim | 365 g / 12.9 oz | ? |
Arc'teryx Proton FL (Men's) | 48/9 | Review | No | No | No | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Octa Loft | 94 g/m² | Fortius Air 20 | Climbing | Trim | 323 g / 11.4 oz | 77 cm / 30.4 in |
Arc'teryx Atom SL (Men's - Women's) | 52/11 | Review | Yes, mesh | No | No | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 40 g/m² | 20D Tyono | All Round | Trim | 245 g / 8.6 oz | 72 cm / 28.3 in |
REI Stormhenge Hybrid (Men's - Women's) | Testing | Yes, zips | No | No | Down | 850 | ? | N/A | N/A | 40D + 80D | All Round | Regular | 900 g / 1 lb 15.75 oz | 80 cm / 31.5 in | ||
Arc'teryx Monitor Insulated (Women's) | Testing | No | No | Yes | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 + 100 g/m² | 40D 3L Gore-Tex | Around Town | Oversized | 645 g / 1 lb 6.8 oz | 93 cm / 37 in | |
Arc'teryx Coelle (Women's) | Testing | No | No | Yes | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 + 140 g/m² | 40D 2L Gore-Tex | Around Town | Regular | 460 g / 1 lb 0.2 oz | 93 cm / 37 in |
As you see, there's a strong correlation between FP x FW and temperature ratings, but not more than, say, 80%. I explained why this happens here in this post of mine.
These are only approximate values assuming:
- you only have a shirt under and no shell over,
- during daily use (strolls, power walks etc at most - no high output activities),
- with enough wind to cause an umbrella to twist in your hand,
- and when it's dry out.
If you think you run warmer or colder than the average person, then shift temperature ranges accordingly.
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As some of you already know, Patagonia doesn't reveal the Fill Weights of their down pieces, which is one of two major factors that determine ultimate warmth.
If you're unaware, the other major factor is Fill Power.
Since fill weight is crucial to figure out the objective ultimate warmth, I contacted their Customer Service myself, obtained these relevant values, and laid them out in the chart below.
But it's quite outdated, so I'd recommend you to disregard it completely.
Overview
Note that all these jackets & hoodies will lose warmth significantly when they get wet. Unfortunately, that's the fate and trade-off you must sacrifice with all down products.
This is why, for damp areas, generally I don't recommend getting a down jacket, and instead, recommend getting a synthetic insulated jacket (see my best picks from Patagonia and Arc'teryx here).
In addition to all these down jackets, Patagonia also offers some (although not much) down parkas and fleeces. Since they have completely different design intentions (which is mostly (always?) casual purposes), I won't review them here.
Check out my Best Patagonia Winter Parkas & Jackets post to read about them.
So why get a colder hoody at the same price?
Well... because it's not all about warmth.
Overheating, packability, durability, total weight, noise etc are all other factors although mostly minor next to the warmth.
Overheating
If you're like most people, you'll most likely overheat inside Hi-Loft Down Hoody when it's anything above, say, 25 deg F (-4 deg C).
Noise
Silent down jackets are made of 100% recycled down, 70% recycled fabric. This makes them more soft, stretchy and quiet than other picks in this review.
What about Fill Power?
At 800 FP, Down Sweater Hoody offers the highest fill power (highest quality) down. This ensures longest lasting in terms of insulation capability, the most compact (smallest packed size) structure and highest warmth the weight ratio. In other words, the highest quality down.
Good question.
Theoretically, it's true that the fill weight X fill power is the only factor that determines the warmth.
But in practice, the higher the fill power, the more durable the insulation will be in the long term.
So it's a trade-off. Give or take.
This means that although it's colder, Down Sweater Hoody (which is equipped with 104 grams of 800 FP down) will lose much less of its insluation capability than Hi-Loft Down Hoody (which is equipped with 177 grams of 600 FP down).
...within, say, 3-5 years.
This means that if you aren't planning to wear them for that long, then you'd better disregard this loss of insulation as a whole. Because it won't come into play for you anyway.
Packability & compactness
Some down products come with their own stuff sack, so they're packable. Whereas the others aren't.
Compactness, or "packed size" is also determined by fill power of the down. The higher the fill power, the more compact the packed product will end up being.
My other helpful data sets
I also published a data set for Arc'teryx and Patagonia jackets only - which are my two favorite brands of all.
Find below the lowest temperatures you can wear each jacket without feeling uncomfortably cold.
These are only approximate values assuming:
- you only have a shirt under and no shell over,
- during daily use (strolls, power walks etc at most - no high output activities),
- with enough wind to cause an umbrella to twist in your hand,
- and when it's dry out.
Name | Est. Temp (F/C) | Review |
---|---|---|
Arc'teryx Alpha (Men's - Women's) | -18/-28 | Review |
Feathered Friends Khumbu | -17/-27 | |
Arc'teryx Ceres SV (Men's - Women's) | -15/-26 | Review |
Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's) | -13/-25 | |
Rab Positron Pro (Men's) | -13/-25 | |
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's) | -11/-24 | Review |
Patagonia Grade VII (Men's) | -11/-24 | |
Arc'teryx Firebee AR (Men's - Women's) | -10/-23 | Review |
Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's) | -10/-23 | |
Arc'teryx Thorsen (Men's) | -7/-22 | Review |
Patagonia Frozen Range (Men's - Women's) | -6/-21 | Review |
Mountain Equipment Li. Ec. (Men's - Women's) | -5/-20 | |
Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's) | -2/-19 | |
Rab Neutrino Pro (Men's - Women's) | -2/-19 | |
Arc'teryx Dually Belay (Men's) | 0/-18 | Review |
Arc'teryx Centrale (Women's) | 0/-18 | Review |
Arc'teryx Camosun (Men's) | 0/-18 | Review |
Arc'teryx Cerium SV (Men's) | 0/-18 | Review |
Arc'teryx Revet (Men's) | 2/-17 | |
Arc'teryx Piedmont (Men's) | 3/-16 | |
Arc'teryx Fission SV (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | Review |
Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's) | 3/-16 | |
Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | |
Arc'teryx Alessa Long (Women's) | 3/-16 | |
Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | Review |
Arc'teryx Radsten Parka (Men's) | 3/-16 | |
Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's) | 5/-15 | |
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's) | 5/-15 | Review |
Arc'teryx Macai (Men's) | 5/-15 | Review |
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV (Men's) | 5/-15 | Review |
Patagonia DAS Parka (Men's) | 5/-15 | |
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's) | 5/-15 | Review |
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | |
Arc'teryx Kappa (Men's) | 7/-14 | Review |
Arc'teryx Prema Down Coat (Women's) | 7/-14 | |
Arc'teryx Radsten Insulated (Men's) | 7/-14 | |
Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | |
Arc'teryx Thorium (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | Review |
Feathered Friends Eos | 8/-13 | |
Arc'teryx Thorium AR (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | Review |
Patagonia Macro Puff (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | Review |
Arc'teryx Macai LT (Men's) | 8/-13 | |
Arc'teryx Seyla (Women's) | 8/-13 | |
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | |
Arc'teryx Koda (Men's) | 8/-13 | |
Patagonia Vosque 3-in-1 (Women's) | 10/-12 | Review |
Patagonia City Storm Down (Men's - Women's) | 12/-11 | |
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's) | 12/-11 | Review |
Arc'teryx Sensa (Women's) | 14/-10 | |
Patagonia Hi Loft Down (Men's - Women's) | 14/-10 | Review |
REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's) | 14/-10 | |
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's) | 16/-9 | Review |
Arc'teryx Atom AR (Men's - Women's) | 18/-8 | Review |
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's) | 18/-8 | |
Arc'teryx Magnus (Men's) | 19/-7 | |
Arc'teryx Agrium (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | |
Patagonia AlpLight Down (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | |
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | Review |
Patagonia Topley (Men's) | 23/-5 | |
Arc'teryx Alpha IS (Men's) | 23/-5 | |
Rab Xenon 2.0 (Men's - Women's) | 23/-5 | |
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's) | 23/-5 | Review |
Arc'teryx Ralle Parka (Men's) | 25/-4 | |
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's) | 26/-3 | Review |
Arc'teryx Therme Insulated (Men's) | 26/-3 | Review |
Arc'teryx Cerium (Men's - Women's) | 26/-3 | |
Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's) | 28/-2 | |
Arc'teryx Cerium LT (Men's - Women's) | 28/-2 | Review |
Arc'teryx Nuclei FL (Men's - Women's) | 32/0 | Review |
Patagonia DAS Light (Men's - Women's) | 34/1 | |
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's) | 36/2 | Review |
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's) | 36/2 | |
Arc'teryx Proton LT (Men's - Women's) | 37/3 | Review |
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's) | 37/3 | Review |
Arc'teryx Norvan SL Ins. (Men's - Women's) | 39/4 | |
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's) | 41/5 | Review |
Arc'teryx Atom LT (Men's - Women's) | 43/6 | Review |
Arc'teryx Cerium SL (Men's - Women's) | 43/6 | Review |
Arc'teryx Proton Hybrid (Men's - Women's) | 46/8 | Review |
Arc'teryx Proton FL (Men's) | 48/9 | Review |
Arc'teryx Atom SL (Men's - Women's) | 52/11 | Review |
REI Stormhenge Hybrid (Men's - Women's) | Testing | |
Arc'teryx Monitor Insulated (Women's) | Testing | |
Arc'teryx Coelle (Women's) | Testing |
Arc'teryx Jacket Finder: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/jacket-finder
Read more about this chart here in my Insulated Outerwear Temperature Ratings Guide.
If you think you run warmer or colder than the average person, then shift temperature ranges accordingly.
Also check out my Arc'teryx Favorites and my Patagonia Favorites. Also see my Arc'teryx vs Patagonia post to read more about both brands.
If you're interested in down jackets only, see my Best Down Jackets post.
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My chat with customer service:
I am confuse with your Temp rating for Hi-Loft Down Hoody and Jackson Glacier Hooded Jacket. At the very top, you mentioned temp rating for Hi-Loft Down Hoody as 12/-11 and temp rating for Jackson Glacier Hooded Jacket as 14/-10. Then later at the Temp rating for overall Patagonia jackets list it was reversed. I am thinking of buying another lightweight Patagonia down jacket and comparing those two. Which one could stand temp rating of 12/-11 ?
Thank you so much for all of this great information!