Cordillera Aiguille 800 Down Sweater - Men's - Special Buy

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I bought this online and saw all the warnings that suggested it would be really shiny. It was absolutely shiny red, and seemed like it would be suitable for a space disco. At any rate, I get more compliments from strangers on this jacket than anything else I own. I bought it to keep in my pack for ski touring, but I find I wear it almost every day.

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If you're looking for a perfect, slim cut down sweater at an awesome price look no further, but I'd have to agree with a few other reviews that the slim cut isn't designed for hard core climbing or other adventures. Personally, I didn't want a loose-fitting down sweater as I was looking for a somewhat tailored jacket for work. I'm 6 feet 200 lbs and a large it fits perfectly on my shoulders and arms but is a bit snug at the hip and doesn't allow for unobstructed movement when putting my arms out or up. I got this for [$] which is 50% less than most name brand down sweaters and I would say that the materials are top notch, including the 800 fill down. They're probably on REI outlet because of this weird cut but for city dwellers it can be a real winner. Wrt the color, mine is more flat black than shiny but I believe the other colors are true to their pictures.

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Great mid-layer under a waterproof shell for the backpacking camp. Also makes a great pillow in the right size stuff sack. Quality is excellent! It is extremely warm for its weight. I do week-long 75 or so mile hikes in the Spring and Fall so I usually get some very cold backpacking weather conditions. This product will meet its intended purpose nicely.
One commenter says it's too shiny while another says it's not shiny enough . . . go figure! If it doesn't fit then you ordered the wrong size . . . duh!

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I should have paid more attention to "Fan of Down"'s review; the jacket that arrived is not the same as what is shown in the picture. The jacket that arrived has horizontal baffles.

While the jacket fits well if you are just walking around, there is no freedom of movement in the arm pits. As you start to lift your arms, it looks like you have giant shoulder pads on and the bottom of the jacket lifts up.

Despite the amazing price, I believe this jacket will be going back.

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Ordered Black size S online and picked up the product from REI store. The jacket is lightweight and comfortable, but does not look like the picture on the website. The picture online has a nice shine like a high end down jacket, but the product received did not shine as I had expected. The jacket has more of a blue tone than it is black. The online picture has an imprint logo on left breast without a patch, and the product received has a patch logo on the left breast. The online picture shows design that has square grids, and the product received has a horizontal layout with no square grids.

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This was to be a replacement for my Sierra Designs synthetic that I wore out and my OR Trans Down sweater that I also wore out. The good about it is that it is well made, good materials, plenty of insulation. The bad about it is that the cut is very narrow around the chest and under the arms. I got a med and I can not extend my arms straight in front of me let alone above me, so there is no way a guy could climb in this, or even reach out to pick up something. I am 5'11" and 160 lbs. I should also add that the shoulders seem very flat across from shoulder to shoulder so that it kind of puckers up above the shoulders. My buddy has this same jacket in size L and that is way to big so I know I have the right size. To bad, at this price I was totally stoked, looks like I'll be returning it and saving up for something else, perhaps the Patagonia Hi-loft.

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I picked this up on clearance for less than $100 wtih a coupon and what a steal, I couldn't be happier. I bought a L and the fit is perfect for me (5'10 180lbs with a bigger chest). It's much warmer than it looks (though this is my first down jacket). I think I'd agree that below freezing with nothing but a t-shirt underneath would be a bit chilly, but at 40 degrees F it's just right (assuming your not hiking or being physical). The advertized average weight is 15oz, but my L weighed only 12.6oz.

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I've been meaning to replace my fleece & poly insulating layers with down for years now. Finally I did & couldn't be happier. Light, packable & warm.

Comments about Cordillera Aiguille 800 Down Sweater - Men's - Special Buy:

Very light and warm down sweater. Everything I wanted as a middle layer to backpack during colder weather. Just thought I would mention this since wasn't mentioned anywhere, but it folds into one of the pockets (You'll notice one of the pockets have a 2 sided zipper.)

Comments about Cordillera Aiguille 800 Down Sweater - Men's - Special Buy:

Was very surprised with how incredibly shiny this was--almost metallic--and a bit too much for most outdoor ventures (black color). Very little insulation in the sleaves also. Oddest part was the fit. I've never had a problem with the sleaves being too small for me in an extra large with any brand--but these were too tight in both biceps. Tried to find other reviews but nothing comes up when you google Cordillera. While high on value--this one is getting sent back without ever being warn outside.