Entries filed under 'insulated outerwear'

Now at REI: Sierra Designs Jacket with Water-Resistant Down Insulation

Every so often we at The REI Blog ask: What’s new and interesting on REI's shelves right now? The most exciting item this fall may be the Gnar Lite Jacket for men and women ($229) from Sierra Designs. The big news? This jacket features premium 800-fill goose down insulation with DriDownTM, a new water-resistant finish. That’s right, water-resistant down. ...

Posted by Steve T on November 28, 2012 9:00 AM & Tagged DriDown, Gnar Lite, Sierra Designs, goose down, insulated outerwear and jacket | permalink | Comments



Fall Is Coming: What Insulated Jacket Will You Be Wearing?

Down, synthetic or fleece? The best insulator depends on where you go and what you do. If you’re in the market for a new jacket this fall, first take a look at REI’s latest Expert Advice article: How to Choose Insulated Outerwear. This article by our own T.D. Wood is one of more than 350 educational articles and videos in our Expert Advice library. Tips in the article include the pros and cons of goose down (still your warmest choice if it’s kept dry), synthetic fills such as PrimaLoft (best ...

Posted by Steve T on September 10, 2010 8:11 PM & Tagged Expert Advice, PrimaLoft, down, fleece, insulated outerwear, jackets and rei | permalink | Comments