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The Crux Halo jacket is really nice - Also the Rab Zero G - Lots of primaloft talk - if synthetic is what your after look for Climashield Apex .
I think my down sweater is stitched. Maybe it's not regarded as top end. As a lightweight jacket, it does get little nicks from normal use and the cut is very "athletic". So comfy and wearable for half the year for a hot blood like me. Never been cold in it, it's warmer than the tan I replaced it with.
The [url= https://www.crux.uk.com/product/pyro-jacket ]Crux Pyro[/url] is on reduced at [url= http://www.outside.co.uk/shop/Pyro+Down+Jacket?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=shopping&gclid=CjwKCAiAoqXQBRA8EiwAIIOWshOr4b9WKcCi4UX5nw5ZwaU69pp93H-csX2dQ0iwwJ5e4LPKDNR-SBoCTgYQAvD_BwE ]Outside, Hathersage for £125 [/url]
Bargain half price jacket.
I've fancied a big down (or even synthetic) jacket for years, but I can never come up with a legitimate use case for them that justifies the expense. The best "standing/sitting around" coat I've ever owned is an inexpensive wool-mix jobbie with a big jumper underneath. Remarkably good in the rain too, and drys quickly. I've got a cheap hoodie on right now with loads of toasty, fleecy insulation. Neither are good if I want to pack them away in a rucksack, but that's not a need for a "standing around" jacket.
The best jacket I've ever had for more active pursuits is Paramo, adding/removing layers underneath as required.
I still want a down jacket, but can't remember the last time I needed a big and warm jacket that needed to pack up small. Maybe when my mountaineering career begins, I might need one 😉
I've fancied a big down (or even synthetic) jacket for years, but I can never come up with a legitimate use case for them that justifies the expense.
We do a fair bit of hill walking, so being able to pack up a warm layer into a small space is a key requirement. I also wear them cycling to work in winter...
I think my down sweater is stitched. Maybe it's not regarded as top end.
It's only their High Altitude range at the moment (I think).
We do a fair bit of hill walking, so being able to pack up a warm layer into a small space is a key requirement.
All my hill walking is with our young kids, and over quite short distances. My rucksack is already full of their coats! Maybe when they're older and we're venturing a bit further, I might "need" a down jacket. Unfortunately so might the 3 kids! 😆
Via a mate on Facebook:
[i]Winter, as they say, is coming. Some of you might be looking for a nice warm coat, perhaps one of the down puffy jackets. If you're looking at things like Patagonia, you're in for around £200 or so. However, you can get nice ones at Uniqlo for around £60.
However, if you buy direct from Aliexpress, you can get the same jacket as the Uniqlo one (it even has a copy of the labels using different letters) for £23, shipped. It takes 2-3 weeks to arrive and the sizing is in asian sizes so read the reviews where people list their body stats and which size fits them.
I took a punt on one as I was looking for a light, warm jacket for outdoor use. I'm 5'10, 75kg and 38" chest. The large fits me nicely, whereas I'm usually a medium, and is very good quality.
The also do cheaper ones without hoods or a gilet version for even less, along with women's specific versions too.[/i]
Also, same friend goes on to say:
[i]The issue with down jackets is traceability and ethics of sourcing the down. Patagonia lead the way on this. I'm guessing that Uniqlo are good too and that these, being apparently the same jackets and probably made in the same factory by the same people, are just as good. Not all cheap jackets are, if that makes a difference to people. Shop according to your ethics.[/i]
Useful link that, Cougar, I’ve got a couple of Uniqlo jackets, a hooded one and one without, and a gilet, and that price is outstanding!
probably made in the same factory by the same people
Being made in the same factory means nothing. The same factory and same people makes foods for high and low end supermarkets. For one set of meals they use actual quality cheese. For the other they use ez-cheeze. Manufacturer to spec. Factory means nothing.
I'm guessing that Uniqlo are good too and that these, being apparently the same jackets
A quick cursory comparison with my down sweater and the uniqlo ultra light confirms that they are not the same jacket, quite a few differences.
I've got a Patagonia hooded down jacket and absolutely love it.
This popped up on my Flipboard feed today, I thought it might help some looking for a new jacket. Jöttnar get a good review for their new Expedition jacket, but there are some very interesting items listed.
Thanks to all the helpful comments, Mrs Strawb is very happy with her new Patagonia Hooded Down Sweater/Jacket, really warm apparently, so I'm happily in the good books. Cheers
I'm guessing that Uniqlo are good too
Uniqlo won't provide any information regarding their down sourcing, and since the jackets are made in China I suspect it's not ethically sourced.