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Made for cold weather travel and just-in-case layering, the women's Patagonia Recycled Down Sweater Parka is a functional, knee-length piece that packs into its own chest pocket.
Imported.
View the Patagonia Down Sweater Product LineView all Patagonia Women's Down Jackets| Best Use | Travel Hiking | 
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| Fabric | 1.2 oz. 20-denier NetPlus 100% postconsumer recycled nylon downproof ripstop with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish made without perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs/PFAS) | 
| Lining Fabric | 1.2 oz. 20-denier NetPlus 100% postconsumer recycled nylon downproof ripstop with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish made without perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs/PFAS) | 
| Insulated | Yes | 
| Insulation Type | Down | 
| Insulation | 700-fill-power 100% recycled down (duck and goose down reclaimed from down products); registry number: PA 8811 (CA) | 
| Warmth | Warmer | 
| Hood | Yes | 
| 2-Way Zipper | Yes | 
| Back Length | Knee-length | 
| Back Length (in.) | Unavailable | 
| Gender | Women's | 
| Weight | 1 lb. 0.4 oz. | 
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials Fair Trade Certified™ Factory | 
| XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
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| Numerical Size | 00 - 0 | 2 - 4 | 6 - 8 | 10 - 12 | 14 - 16 | 18 - 20 | 22 | 00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 
| Chest | 31 - 32 | 33 - 34 | 35 - 36 | 37 - 38.5 | 40 - 42 | 44 - 46 | 48 | |||||||||||||
| Waist | 24.5 - 25.5 | 26.5 - 27.5 | 28.5 - 29.5 | 30.5 - 32 | 33.5 - 35.5 | 37.5 - 39.5 | 41.5 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 32 | 33.5 | 35.5 | 37.5 | 39.5 | 41.5 | 
| Hip | 34 - 35 | 36 - 37 | 38 - 39 | 40 - 41.5 | 43 - 45 | 47 - 49 | 51 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41.5 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 
| Inseam | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 
Inseam varies depending on style. Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
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This Patagonia parka was very disappointing. The fit was totally off kilter from most other Patagonia women's clothing I own. I am 5'3" and 112 pounds; and in most Patagonia outer or mid layers, I wear a size S (e.g. Nano-air hoody, Nano puff jacket, Down With It Parka). However, I read in various reviews that the Down Sweater Parka runs big. So I ordered an XS. Unfortunately, the XS was huge on me and REI at least did not offer an XXS. I was looking for a lightweight down parka for more moderate fall/winter weather (20-40 F) but this definitely would not work for me even with my heaviest layers underneath. So I returned it.
I really like this long down sweater, but I thought it would be warmer. I bought a Men’s down sweater for my guy at Christmas, and it is much warmer. I’ll keep it and use it more like a robe instead of a jacket.
Boxy fit and received damaged. The coat had a boxy fit in the shoulders, but was narrow at the bottom, making it hard to move. I would’ve considered keeping it except I received it with a hole in the hood that look like it might’ve snagged on something somewhere.
As described except for sizing. Seems to run quite large and is not fitted so I sized down one size. Can’t attest to warmth at this point. It is quite long which is suitable for my needs but may be an issue for shorter individuals,
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