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Patagonia Down Sweater -
The Patagonia Men's Down Sweater is a Patagonia Clothing classic - it will quickly become your favorite warm jacket.
Minimal weight, superb compressibility and high-loft warmth are the hallmarks of this Patagonia down coat.
Streamlined, simple design can be worn as an insulating midlayer or as outerwear.
Ultralight ripstop polyester shell has a Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish and is tear resistant and windproof.
Top-quality 800-fill-power European goose down is stabilized by the jacket's quilted construction.
800 fill power means one ounce of down fills 800 cubic inches - serious warmth to weight!
Two zippered hand-warmer pockets, with DWR-coated zippers.
Internal stretch-mesh pocket doubles as a stuff sack with a reinforced carabiner clip-in loop.
Elasticized cuff and drawcord hem keep cold drafts out and trap heat inside.
All Patagonia Clothing is covered under the Patagonia Ironclad Guarantee for your full satisfaction.
The Patagonia Men's Down Sweater is a no-brainer buy - this Patagonia Down Sweater feels weightless and keeps you warm when the temps drop.
Collar:
- Stand collar extends protection.
Wash and Care:
- Machine wash cold, tumble dry low.
Insulation:
- 800-fill European goose down insulation stays in place thanks to quilted construction.
Weather and Wind:
- Two handwarmer pockets with Deluge DWR-coated zippers
- Lock out even more cold and wind with the dual-adjust drawcord hem
- Windproof shell with Deluge DWR, Patagonia's proprietary fabric finish. It repels water and lasts substantially longer than standard DWRs.
- Superlight, windproof shell fabric with high tear-strength has a Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish
- DWR finish resists rain, grapple, snow, and coffee spills with equal gusto
Zippers:
- Stuffs into its own zippered stretch-mesh pocket to help save space
- Internal zippered stretch mesh self-stuff pocket with a reinforced carabiner clip-in loop
- Jacket can be stowed away in the interior mesh zip pocket for ultimate portability.
- Full-zip front closure with zipper garage and interior wind flap.
Fabric:
- Quilted construction keeps insulation firmly in place to help maintain warmth
- Nylon-bound elastic cuffs and drawcord hem seal in warmth, seal out drafts
- Quilted construction stabilizes the high-quality down
- Drawcord hem for a dialed-in fit.
Fit:
- Regular fit is relaxed, but not sloppy, and perfect for workouts or everyday activities.
Lining and Layers:
- Ideal worn as an outer layer in milder temperatures or as a mid layer in cold weather conditions.
Manufactured:
- Made in Vietnam and China.
Features:
- (12.1 oz) 343 g
Christy Sports
Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's: Ultralight, windproof and toasty warm, the Down Sweater is highly compressible insulation with a 100% recycled polyester shell; ideal as a midlayer or as outerwear in chilly climates.
Shaded late-fall belays in the Valley, predawn starts in the Canadian Rockies and hut tours in the High Sierra: Anywhere it’s brisk, the Down Sweater delivers featherweight, superbly compressible high-loft warmth. The polyester ripstop shell with a Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish does more than look sharp; it's tear-resistant, windproof and made from 100% polyester. Details include top-quality 800-fill-power goose down, a quilted-through construction, two exterior zippered pockets and a stretch-mesh interior chest pocket that doubles as a zippered stuff sack and has a carabiner clip-in loop. Nylon-bound elastic cuffs and drawcord hem seal in warmth.
Details.
Superlight, windproof shell has high tear-strength and is treated with a Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish.
Quilted construction stabilizes 800-fill-power premium European goose down.
External pockets: Two handwarmers with Deluge DWR-coated zippers.
Zippered stretch mesh stuff-sack pocket with a reinforced carabiner clip-in loop.
Nylon-bound elastic cuffs and drawcord hem seal in warmth, seal out drafts.
Shell and lining: 1.4-oz 22-denier 100% recycled polyester ripstop with a Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Insulation: 800-fill-power premium European goose down.
343 g (12.1 oz)
Made in Vietnam and China.
Material.
Recycled Polyester.
We recycle used soda bottles, unusable second quality fabrics and worn out garments into polyester fibers to produce many of our clothes.
Technology.
Deluge DWR
Patagonia’s proprietary durable water repellent fabric finish, Deluge DWR, lasts substantially longer than standard DWRs. Garments with the Deluge DWR finish have like-new repellency after years of extensive use.
Moosejaw
European goose down. This Patagonia down jacket has Deluge DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish. Jake Gyllenhaal was totally wearing this jacket when he was getting coffee with that blonde country star. He probably wasn't wearing the jacket that you will own, and I can't guarantee that you will look like Jake Gyllenhaal but you might be able to land that blonde country star if you wear this Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket. She will also probably write a song about you. She writes a song about everyone. This jacket will keep you really warm. So you probably won't even need the coffee or the country star. Please don't tell my boss that I wrote this.
- Some of the Patagonia Down Sweaters for Fall 2011 are made with non-recycled fabric. If you receive a non-recycled version of a Down Sweater, the fabric color may vary slightly from the images seen here. Sorry about all of it, and please don't hate us.
USOutdoor.com
The Men’s Down Sweater gets down to the fundamentals when it comes to curbing the cold. Ultralight and compressible 800-fill-power premium goose down is held in place with a quilted construction to ensure an even distribution of warmth that can only be described as divine. Time to get down to business! The ability to compress into its stretch mesh stuffsack pocket make the Patagonia Down Sweater a must when packing for extended trips into colder climates. Its durable, windproof fabric is coated with a water-resistant Deluge DWR finish to further fortify this fortress amidst rugged terrains when the weather turns against you. But if you’re just looking to conquer the concrete on a brisk winter day in the city, the Down Sweater does more than warm the soul, it emits a sophisticated style that resonates.
Backcountry Edge
The Patagonia Men’s Down Sweater utilizes featherweight 800 fill-power goose down to deliver reliable warmth for everything from backpacking to climbing to around town use. A durable water repellent finish offers weather-resistance.
Backcountry.com
The one and only.
Alpine starts can be daunting, but when you’re breaking camp on summit day, you can always take a little bit of your warm sleeping bag with you if you have Patagonia’s ultralight Down Sweater Jacket in your pack. Layer a weatherproof shell over the Sweater when the snow rolls in, and then wear this jacket on its own when you’re back, safe and sound, in your hometown.
Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear
The Patagonia Down Sweater is a great mid-layer or outer layer in cold weather. The water resistant ripstop shell uses a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish which makes this jacket functional as well as fashionable. The 800-fill down delivers superb compressibility and high-loft warmth all in a lightweight little package. When it packs down its like you don't have anything at all, but when you need it its there.
Specs:
Mountain Gear
When your travels take you up into higher elevations and cooler air, make sure you're never without an extra layer of core warmth with Patagonia's ultralight Down Sweater. It packs down into its own pocket for easy, compact versatility, and when it's called upon, the 800-fill European goose down traps heat close to your body for insulating warmth and comfort.
ProBoardShop.com
Lightweight and windproof, the Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket has a 100% recycled polyester shell and is insulated with warm, highly compressible 800-fill-power goose down. It can be worn as a midlayer or outerwear in cold climates.
Zappos.com
When you're down to climb some rock, the last thing you want to do is freeze your tootsies off during a break to catch your breath and scope out the next stage. Throw on this warm Patagonia® sweater and avoid that whole human icicle situation.is relaxed, but not sloppy, and perfect for workouts or everyday activities.
Windproof shell with Deluge® DWR, Patagonia®'s proprietary fabric finish. It repels water and lasts substantially longer than standard DWRs.
for a dialed-in fit.
Imported.
Average Price History:
| Closure: | Full Zip |
|---|---|
| Clothing Fit: | Regular Fit |
| External pockets: | Two handwarmers with Deluge DWR-coated zippers |
| Fabric: | Shell and lining |
| Fabrics/Materials: | 1.4-oz 22-denier 100% recycled polyester ripstop |
| Fit: | Regular Fit |
| Garment Fit: | Regular Fit |
| Hood: | no |
| Insulation: | 800-fill-power premium European goose down. |
| Insulation Material: | 800 Fill Down |
| Insulation Type: | Down |
| Internal pocket: | one zippered stretch-mesh that doubles as a stuff sack with carabiner clip-in loop |
| Length: | 27 in |
| Material: | Shell and lining: 1.4-oz 20-denier 100% polyester ripstop with a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish. |
| Number of Pockets: | 3 |
| Other: | Packs into Inside Pocket |
| Perfect For: | Around Town, Hiking, Travel |
| Pockets: | Two zippered handwarmers; one interior zippered stretch mesh, which doubles as a stuff sack and has a carabiner clip-in loop |
| Powder Skirt: | no |
| Recommended Use: | alpine climbing, backcountry skiing, backpacking expeditions, hiking, 3 season warmth |
| Shell: | 1.4-oz, 22 denier Polyester Ripstop with Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish |
| Shell & Lining: | 100% recycled polyester ripstop. |
| Shell Lining: | 100% recycled polyester ripstop. Insulation |
| Shell Material: | 100% Recycled Polyester |
| Style: | Jackets |
| Technologies: | [eFibers, Deluge DWR] |
| Type: | Insulated Jacket |
| Type of Waterproofing: | Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish |
| Warranty: | Lifetime Limited |
| Waterproof: | no |
| Waterproofing : | Water-resistant |
| Weatherproof Material: | Deluge |
| Weight: | 343 g (12.1 oz) |
| Weight [with packaging]: | X-Small: 0.7 lb, Small: 0.8 lb, Medium: 0.85 lb, Large: 0.9 lb, X-Large: 0.95 lb, XX-Large: 1 lb |
| Windproof: | yes |
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Patagonia Down Sweater Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
A New Favorite
This is an amazing piece of gear. I am very particular about what jackets I rely on and for years reached for one or another Arc Teryx soft shell to suit my needs. But I had been looking, for some time, for a light, down, extremely compressible jacket that provides greater warmth than a soft shell. I did not need to look any further than the M's Down Sweater. Backed by the Patagonia reputation for quality, this great, extremely versatile jacket seems to be on me almost every day, in some fashion, whether the thermometer reads 25 or 50. I have abandoned my $1K, tailor-made overcoat and replaced it with the M's Down Sweater as my go-to-work winter garb. Instead of reaching for a sweatshirt when going out in the yard to play with my three year old, I reach for this, knowing it is durable, light, and easy to move around in. As long as I travel to anywhere there is liable to be a chill, this will be in my bag, since it costs nothing in space and weight. I am 5'9" 190 lbs and the large fits perfectly. In fact I could easily wear a thick fleece beneath it as well as a shell over it (together) making it a formidable layering option. I got the alpha green, which is the same color as the US Army ACU green (fleece) so those who are downrange could easily wear this under their ACUs for extra warmth. Special Forces could even wear it on top since they don't mind getting yelled at for being out of regulation. For me, living in Tokyo, the most important aspect is that it is so compact. You can wear it while commuting, take it off in the train, stuff it into a small backpack or camera bag, and enjoy the ride in comfort; it is that easy to get in and out of. I could gush on for hours about this jacket. Suffice it to say, I love it, and am certain that anyone who lays out the $200 for it will as well. Considering what 200 bucks buys these days, once you get this baby out of the box and slide into it you will realize what a value it is. Those on the fence about getting the M's or W's Down Jacket need to get off. Buy it, you won't regret it. This is my first jacket review, and seeing as I will probably keep an M's Down Sweater in my inventory for the rest of my life, it may well be my last.
Wonderful Warmth, fickle fit...
This is perhaps the best coat I'll ever own, because of it's warmth, convenient light-weight and durability. I fear getting the jacket wet, so I also bought Patagonia's Rain Shadow jacket, and the two together are a real power team...! Here in flat, open Columbus Ohio, the cold wind is merciless... but I don't feel a lick of it when I wear these two jackets together. Even alone, the down sweater provides sufficient protection from the wind. With a hooded sweatshirt underneath the down sweater, or even just a t-shirt, I find it to be perfectly warm (and I am ALWAYS cold). What I like best about the down sweater is that I can wear it inside, too, because it vents well when it's unzipped.
I am built a lot like a giraffe... tall and skinny... and the down sweater is not the perfect fit for me. The jacket is designed to have a "regular fit," which for the "regular" person would allow room for a hooded sweatshirt or any sweater underneath... but for me, "regular fit" means I could fit seven more of Me in the coat. I considered buying the First Ascent down jacket that is of similar quality, because it is "form fitting." I feel like it would be warmer if it's closer to the torso. I decided on the Patagonia because 1) they had the color I wanted, 2) it's a brand I know I can trust and 3) I think it folds up even smaller than the First Ascent. Surprisingly, the sleeves on the Patagonia down sweater are long enough for me, which is rare. I describe the fit as "too small" because I would make the jacket a little bit longer in the trunk, but that's considering that I'm built like Gumby. Most people wouldn't think it's too small.
To summarize, I highly recommend the down sweater. I'm using it right now as a winter coat (averaging 2 shirts underneath, or a sweatshirt on single-digit days, and always a knit hat), and I imagine it will be the perfect early spring/late fall jacket with only a t-shirt underneath.
However, I would only buy this as an everyday jacket if you will have a hard-shell/rain coat on-hand... i.e. I keep mine in my backpack, or I just wear it. If it starts raining really hard, the water-proof coating on this down sweater wouldn't protect the down feathers. (I highly recommend Patagonia's Rain Shadow as a good, lightweight, waterproof exterior shell.)
I am built a lot like a giraffe... tall and skinny... and the down sweater is not the perfect fit for me. The jacket is designed to have a "regular fit," which for the "regular" person would allow room for a hooded sweatshirt or any sweater underneath... but for me, "regular fit" means I could fit seven more of Me in the coat. I considered buying the First Ascent down jacket that is of similar quality, because it is "form fitting." I feel like it would be warmer if it's closer to the torso. I decided on the Patagonia because 1) they had the color I wanted, 2) it's a brand I know I can trust and 3) I think it folds up even smaller than the First Ascent. Surprisingly, the sleeves on the Patagonia down sweater are long enough for me, which is rare. I describe the fit as "too small" because I would make the jacket a little bit longer in the trunk, but that's considering that I'm built like Gumby. Most people wouldn't think it's too small.
To summarize, I highly recommend the down sweater. I'm using it right now as a winter coat (averaging 2 shirts underneath, or a sweatshirt on single-digit days, and always a knit hat), and I imagine it will be the perfect early spring/late fall jacket with only a t-shirt underneath.
However, I would only buy this as an everyday jacket if you will have a hard-shell/rain coat on-hand... i.e. I keep mine in my backpack, or I just wear it. If it starts raining really hard, the water-proof coating on this down sweater wouldn't protect the down feathers. (I highly recommend Patagonia's Rain Shadow as a good, lightweight, waterproof exterior shell.)
A Solid Product
As a winter sports professional, I use this item in a variety of conditions. It is a typically well manufactured and solid Patagonia product, better, though not exceptionally so, than all of its competition in either down or synthetic fill. I find it to be at its best as a mid layer. The fit (and I chose it for fit over several other, similar pieces) is somewhat baggy through the torso on me (5' 10" / 150 lbs) to be a good outer layer without a sweater, sweatshiirt underneath to make up for the open airspace. I've worn it in combinations with a Patagonia Better Sweater (@ 20 - 30 deg. F, warm and toasty), a uniform sweatshirt (@ 40 - 50 deg. F, just fine), under a Marmot Precip (@ 50+ deg. F w/drizzle, just fine) and over just a T shirt (@ 60+ deg. F, just fine). Some of my colleagues that have both this and the Patagonia Nano Puff prefer the Nano Puff, though that seems to be more of a "keeping it dry" preference. All agree that the Down Sweater is the warmer, though only slightly, of the two. I haven't had a problem keeping it dry, but have never had it out in real rain. It is a very popular item with my colleagues and most wear it as an outer layer in mild winter conditions. It seems to "breath" well without any internal condensation build up and it does compress to a small ball (I am not 100% sure if the internal pocket is designed to be a reversable stuff sack, when I tried to use it in this manner, it seemed really a tight fit). It does leak a little down, but there isn't any noticible problem here other than the odd feather on my sweater or shirt. You can definitely do worse than this product and it certainly works as advertised.
Incredible Jacket
This jacket is as close to perfection as you could come. It is exactly like the description say it is and it is as good as everyone says it is in the other reviews. Most of the time I can't believe how warm it is and yet it's so "extremely light",warm and unbelievably good looking for a "down" jacket.. I live in Beijing, China and the winters are very cold. I have worn this in all kinds of conditions as insulation and as a all around jacket. The later is incredible because it seems to be perfect for a very large temperature range. From a little cool to just plain cold. When it gets really cold I wear it as a insulation (it's perfect for that because the cut is nice and trim and doesn't bulk up inside of a jacket..) or put something inside (it's perfect for that because the jacket is expands easily in the sleeves and torso but still looks good when you wear something underneath)
Everyone is always talking about how great technically Patagonia is and how long the clothes last (I have an original rain jacket that I bought in 1988 and it's still holding up......) and both things are true.
But the bottom line for me is that I HAVE TO LOOK GOOD ha ha ha ha....and the Down Sweater makes me look ike a movie star...........!
Everyone is always talking about how great technically Patagonia is and how long the clothes last (I have an original rain jacket that I bought in 1988 and it's still holding up......) and both things are true.
But the bottom line for me is that I HAVE TO LOOK GOOD ha ha ha ha....and the Down Sweater makes me look ike a movie star...........!
Down Butter!
I use this jacket as a warm layer on long-distance backpacking trips. Using this jacket and a regular rain coat, I can handle temps well down into the 20's. I usually hike only in the rain coat as adding this jacket is too hot and it will get wet from sweat (not good for down).
I add this jacket under my rain coat during breaks and in camp at night. It makes a huge difference in temp and comfortability, but the real benefit is in the weight and size of the jacket. My buddy packs in a rain coat and full size (non-down) parka for cold nights. He is carrying needless weight and bulk when the Patagonia jacket allows me to turn my rain coat into a jacket as warm as his parka and at very little weight and size penalty.
Patagonia makes exceptional products and the quality of this jacket is great. My only con is the fit. As another reviewer noted, this jacket runs big at the top and in the sleeve holes. I ordered my usual size L and it fits more like an XL. I probably should have returned it for a size smaller and I suggest you consider that when you order yours.
I add this jacket under my rain coat during breaks and in camp at night. It makes a huge difference in temp and comfortability, but the real benefit is in the weight and size of the jacket. My buddy packs in a rain coat and full size (non-down) parka for cold nights. He is carrying needless weight and bulk when the Patagonia jacket allows me to turn my rain coat into a jacket as warm as his parka and at very little weight and size penalty.
Patagonia makes exceptional products and the quality of this jacket is great. My only con is the fit. As another reviewer noted, this jacket runs big at the top and in the sleeve holes. I ordered my usual size L and it fits more like an XL. I probably should have returned it for a size smaller and I suggest you consider that when you order yours.
Best Travel Jacket
For traveling in the winter time, you can't get a better piece of kit. We took these jackets (my wife and son have one too) to Africa when we left the US. It was a tropical winter in Africa so we knew we wouldn't need them but summer in the US. They packed down so small but were great in the plane when it was cold. When we returned to the US from Mozambique in January, we left 100 F degree temperatures and stepped off the plan in Utah to 25 F; quite a shock. Luckily our down sweaters kept the cold at bay. Because of their compressability I take mine anywhere that it may be under 55F. It is lightweight enough that it doesn't add to luggage weight or bulk and can be worn easily under a rain shell in nasty weather. Stick a cotton hoody under it and increase the warm factor by several degrees. The DWR finish works great for dry snow and light rain. The styling is great because you don't look like a Michelin man. You can wear this with slacks and a tie to church or a business meeting on a cold day or just as easily with jeans and a t-shirt. Fantastic!
Total Vindication
After wearing my M's Down Sweater daily for over a year (men's size xs because I HAD to have the yellow). I have endured daily taunts from my boyfriend; he suggested it become my new uniform because it never seemed to come off of me. Not unlike Fonzi from Happy Days he envisioned me opening my closet to seven of the exact same outfits...one for every day of the week. The only thing that would make it better is if it was designed as a full suit with feet so I wouldn’t even have to bother with regular clothes or shoes. I could just pad around the world, safe in my little down cocoon. Fast forward to Christmas, guess what I got him? M’s down sweater size large in brown. He hasn’t taken it off since. He declares his love for it almost daily, and struggles to theorize just why. There is something otherworldly about the weightless warmth, comfort and freedom of movement it provides. He wears it around the house in Southern California with the same ease as on recent trip to -20F Alaska as a layering piece. The Down Sweater is the 3 Wolf Moon of Patagonia and now we are howling together.
Great multi-use
I split my time between Arizona and Alaska(spending one week in AK per month and much of my summer there) and this jacket gets worn in both places. It isn't uncommon for me to leave AZ in a t-shirt and this jacket on as an outer layer. When I land, I can add another long sleeve shirt, pull out a heavier jacket (change my sneakers to boots!) and use the down as a mid-layer. It is versatile, holds warmth well and it looks good. I've worn it a lot in 2 months and its shown no signs of wear. I bought this jacket to replace a Patagonia pull over down sweater. The quality is solid and technically it works as it should. I like the full-length zipper on this jacket, although I miss the chest pocket on the previous jacket (which I wore hard for 7 years, before needing to replace it). Overall, this is a great jacket--I bought the blue and the jacket receives a lot of compliments. Others have asked about fit. It's a roomy jacket--I'm solidly built; 5'08" 210 and the xl is a roomy fit; I could have easily gone with the large and still had some room.
Versatile, Warm & Well-Styled
Perfect solution to November winds and frosty morning walks with the dogs. Breaks the breezes but still breathes. I have been using Regulator Wear (r2/r3) and been too chilly (r2) or too warm (r3). I sometimes put on a shell, but that is really for hearty winds; in normal conditions, even the best shell compromises breathability. My arms get cold in a down vest when the temps drop, so that is limited. The good old down insulation in this piece with a tapered fit is a more versatile solution than my Regulator Wear, shells or down vest. It is so versatile that I can wear it inside after coming home and forget I have it on ...except that I am toasty warm. Things I like best about this down sweater:
- it breathes --really breathes
- fit is tapered but not tight
- breaks the wind
- accommodates a wide range of temps (25-50 degrees)
- feather weight, but warmth feels like there is ample insulation
- Patagonia quality This has become my go-to piece for maximum versatility in when special purpose gear isn't necessary. A new favorite when temps drop below 40 and/or the wind picks up. Great job Patagonia! A SUPERB piece in every way.
- it breathes --really breathes
- fit is tapered but not tight
- breaks the wind
- accommodates a wide range of temps (25-50 degrees)
- feather weight, but warmth feels like there is ample insulation
- Patagonia quality This has become my go-to piece for maximum versatility in when special purpose gear isn't necessary. A new favorite when temps drop below 40 and/or the wind picks up. Great job Patagonia! A SUPERB piece in every way.
why did I wait so long?
I know that hundreds of reviews have already been written about this coat but I have to add yet another. I picked this up during the 50% off sale in late summer and was wearing it around the house even when it was still warm outside. It just feels good to wear this sweater. This is my first down piece of any kind and I adore it. Now that the Virginia mornings has turned chilly I can't wait to put on my sweater and get outside. It's so versatile too. I can wear it to work in the morning zipped when it's chilly but I'm not overheating when I go out to lunch or eat lunch in the shade outside. I'm just wearing it over short sleeved shirts too. I'm sure I'll be toasty warm in winter with a base layer. Bottom line, it's just one of those pieces of clothing that everyone should have and makes me happy when I wear it. After wearing it for a couple of weeks, I'd still have paid full price but to snatch this up during the 50% off sale feels like getting away with something.
Negative Reviews:
Dont know where this fits...
It should simply have better fill power. Something between the Fitz Roy and what the Down Sweater currently is. Not warm enough over the Nano Puff to justify it's existence in it's current form. I'm not ever going to chose down over Primaloft in a technical piece if they are going to achieve the same thing. Ive suffered the misery that is -- wet down. Marmot has a down jacket called the Zeus, which is exactly what this jacket should be. Unfortunately, it suffers from what most down jackets suffer from these days, and that is poor build quality and a fabric that is ultimately not 'down proof'. My Down Sweater developed a small hole the 2nd day I had it, before I had even decided if I wanted to keep it. And upon examining the contents that were poking out, I was not happy to find large, full feathers. And that was followed by discovering another large feather poking me in the arm. Im talking 3-4 inches. That made the decision easy. It went back. In summary: this is nothing more than a down version of the Nano Puff when it comes to keeping you warm. Certainly fashionable, but not worth the headache. And the new colors are awful. Rockwall should be a staple. Something unique to Patagonia. Great alternative to black.
Men's Down Sweater
I really liked the weight of the jacket, the packability, and the color. I didn't like the fit. It was huge in the torso but fit my shoulders well. I feel like I'm a pretty average size large- 180 pounds, 6 feet tall. It seemed like I could gain about 20 lbs. Seems like I need a medium and a half?
I have the same problem with my Figure 4 jacket too. The sleeve length and shoulders are good but the torso is huge.
I have the same problem with my Figure 4 jacket too. The sleeve length and shoulders are good but the torso is huge.
Beware!
I love all things Patagonia, but this sweater has been a big disappointment. It looks great and is the perfect weight, but it doesn't stand up to everyday wear. The shell is just too thin and picks too easily. I've had the sweater for less than a month, and there's already 4 holes where the down is poking through.
Disappointed a bit
Ordered the bally blue from the site and must say that it looked much better online than in person. The fit on the arms was lossy with my usual large size. The product looked a bit cheaply finished. Nonetheless I love Patagonia and love the other stuff I own from the company. My favorite is my chacubuco pack.
Fragile!!
Had the sweater just 2 days before it got wrecked. Was standing around a bonfire (not very close) and unseen sparks apparently burned a dozen small holes in the nylon. Feathers are now going anywhere and it's unwearable as is. Be VERY careful with warm temps on this expensive item...! :-(
Warm, but Disappointing
The sweater is warm and comfortable. But as a skier I usually carry a backpack and/or skis. This jacket has worn out in the shoulders after less than a month of use. I am very disappointed in this item.
good but little bit problem
I recentry bought this gear and use it, but it has little bit problem. I found hole and a feather keep sticking out of the Down sweater.
fashion not function
Zipper broke after 3 months. Not meant for functional use in the backcountry or as an outer piece in winter conditions. Good for walking around town, fashionable.
Neutral Reviews:
Ok for shorter people
This jacket is light and relatively warm. It is good for temperatures into the 50's with layers underneath. The quilted construction lets too much wind and cold in for anything lower than that. The water repellent finish is worthless after 1 wash. The cut is very boxy and short. I'm 6ft 175lbs and the medium fits me perfectly width wise but its way too short. Large is barely long enough but too huge.. There are no tall sizes like other brands. It is labeled as regular fit but the arms are cut huge. There doesn't seem to be any size consistency between different products with the same cut to make sizing easy. I have the large hi loft down jacket that is a regular fit and the sleeves of this down sweater are a full 1" wider laying flat! That is 2" larger in diameter! (See attached photo) I would think the hi loft jacket would have wider sleeves. This is what gives it the boxy look. Another thing is it really leaks down. Love the weight and design, and if you are under 5' 11" with large arms than this jacket will fit well.
comfortable, warm, recommended
Benefits:
This 'jacket' is as warm or warmer than any fleece. Its very light and unlike a fleece with comparable warmth it can be easily stuffed into a backpack and you can't even tell its in there. And I also prefer this jacket over a fleece because it slides on. (If I'm wearing sleeves underneath, I don't like peeling a fleece off, or grabbing my sleeve to put one on.)
Drawbacks:
I'm kind of in-between sizes and I wish the large had longer sleeves. (The XL is too roomy in the midsection.)
The collar on this jacket could be higher. Its lower than most other similar jackets and fleeces. And the low collar is actually what keeps me from wearing this jacket on very cold days when I could use it as a top layer. (If you like wearing a scarf, ignore this point.)
Finally, the jacket is lightweight, minimal, and stuffable, but the zipper is tiny and there's no guard to keep the zipper from getting stuck. You have to be very careful zipping any of the zippers.
There are pros and cons to this jacket but I recommend it for what it is.
This 'jacket' is as warm or warmer than any fleece. Its very light and unlike a fleece with comparable warmth it can be easily stuffed into a backpack and you can't even tell its in there. And I also prefer this jacket over a fleece because it slides on. (If I'm wearing sleeves underneath, I don't like peeling a fleece off, or grabbing my sleeve to put one on.)
Drawbacks:
I'm kind of in-between sizes and I wish the large had longer sleeves. (The XL is too roomy in the midsection.)
The collar on this jacket could be higher. Its lower than most other similar jackets and fleeces. And the low collar is actually what keeps me from wearing this jacket on very cold days when I could use it as a top layer. (If you like wearing a scarf, ignore this point.)
Finally, the jacket is lightweight, minimal, and stuffable, but the zipper is tiny and there's no guard to keep the zipper from getting stuck. You have to be very careful zipping any of the zippers.
There are pros and cons to this jacket but I recommend it for what it is.
Great for the weight
For many people, this could easily become a must have piece. It is very warm for the weight and layers fabulously. My main negative reaction is the cut, which is very "boxy". If you are chubby or short and thick, then this will fit fine. Being a "sweater" rather than a parka or jacket, it should fit closer through the chest and across the gut. On my frame it looks very bulky.
I only live in the mountains, 24/7/365 and I really prefer the excellent Regulator jackets as the best layering pieces. They last longer, wash easier and are more useful over a wider range of temperatures. For example, this Down Sweater is not something you would want to wear when hiking up a trail with a pack on or when doing any strenuous work. For getting warm at base camp, it is totally great and it blocks wind fantastically but is not very breathable and certainly does not wick.
I only live in the mountains, 24/7/365 and I really prefer the excellent Regulator jackets as the best layering pieces. They last longer, wash easier and are more useful over a wider range of temperatures. For example, this Down Sweater is not something you would want to wear when hiking up a trail with a pack on or when doing any strenuous work. For getting warm at base camp, it is totally great and it blocks wind fantastically but is not very breathable and certainly does not wick.
First, Backcountry has great customer service and the best return policy. Unfortunately, I have to return this down "sweater". I tried this jacket on in a local ski shop but they only had one color. So, I ordered it from BC. When it came and I tried it on, it didn't fit right even though it was the same size as the one I tried on. Upon closer inspection, this Patagonia from BC was made in Vietnam while the one in the ski store that fit me was made in China. Where the Patagonia label was sewn on was even different. The one made in China is a five star; the one made in Vietnam is a three star. The one made in China was slimmer in the midsection. It did not bunch or give me the pot belly look. Dear Decision Maker at Patagonia, pay attention to QUALITY CONTROL!
Micro Puff Over Down Sweater
I worked in the backcountry of Yellowstone for many years and used a micro puff for the many negative 30+ degree days. I wore it so much that I had a few slight tears in it. I returned it to Patagonia in hopes of repairing the tears. Unfortunately, it couldn't be repaired so they sent me a gift card and I decided to replace the micro puff with the down sweater. I was much happier with my micro puff as far as temperature control and the puff kept me much warmer in the frigid temps. In short, the sweater looks great but as far as functionality, I'd go with the micro puff. I'll be purchasing the puff for outdoor use and the sweater will stay as just a sweater.
functional
I bought this Down Sweater, as both my Mother and Wife have the women's version which is functional as well as quite stylish. The Mens version is cut a bit too square and I had to exchange to a Medium Size (I am 5'11" 185lbs ) as the body in the larger version had way to much room. Its a great piece of gear with the correct amount of Loft, but Patagonia should have the piece cut into a slim fit as its a DOWN SWEATER, not a Jacket. As a mid layer you would be hard pressed to get it to fit with out any extra bulkiness under a shell.
Good Gear, just get the correct size, or one size smaller.
Good Gear, just get the correct size, or one size smaller.
Lightweight vs durability
While I am thankful for the warmth of such a small and lightweight package, the zippers in this genre of jackets (as well as most everything in the micropuff series that I have ever owned, like my micropuff vest and hoody) continue to be the the first thing to fail, way too early for the price and life of the garment. The small plastic teeth don't seem to hold up, and pretty soon a few get chewed or bent and the whole zipper wont stay closed, or pulls out without much tug. It would be nice to put more durable ones on, even if it makes it heavier and unable to pack down quite as small.
great, can be improved
I am a huge fan of the patagonia gear and I have found great pleasure in nearly everything I have ever bought from this company. I absolutely love the down sweater and it makes me wonder how I went this long in my life without owning one. Unfortunately, I have to ask you to please make it stronger. I know that it is a lightweight garment, but it is just too delicate. Im always afraid I'm going to rip it and daily i have little feathers slipping out. Maybe you could still have this model and then introduce a more rugged one that uses a two layer shell.
Improve the seams!
I really want to love this sweater/jacket. It's incredibly warm and very light. There's just one flaw with it. The down feathers sometimes come out of the seams in the jacket. And the jacket's brand new. I should add I returned the jacket immediately when this first started happening. The second jacket does the exact same thing. My advice? Be very gentle with this jacket, which is basically a goose down inner layer. It will keep you warm - if it can keep itself together.
Creasing, pocket issues
Functionally excellent, but there's a crease along the upper arms that won't go away, and I've had the sweater for several months now. I've compressed it and smooshed around the fill, to no avail. Second, if you could make color of the mesh pocket the same as the shell, it wouldn't peek out and look odd when you wear the vest unzipped. If that's too much work, make the mesh match the most popular color. Still, a terrific lightweight-yet-warm jacket.
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