How to Choose Insulated Jackets

Move freely in this Mountain Hardwear down jacket. It weaves pockets of down insulation from a single stretch fabric. From trailhead to summit, it combines warmth and movement for winter activities.
Imported.
View the Mountain Hardwear StretchDown Product LineView all Mountain Hardwear Men's Down Jackets| Best Use | Hiking |
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| Fabric | 20-denier durable stretch double weave: solids: 86% nylon/14% elastane |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Down |
| Insulation | 700-fill-power RDS®-certified down (certified by Control Union; license number: CU 848416) |
| Warmth | Warmer |
| Hood | No |
| Packable | Yes |
| Back Length | Hip-length |
| Back Length (in.) | 28 inches |
| Gender | Men's |
| Weight | 1 lb. 2.3 oz. |
| Sustainability | Down certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) |
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Good, light jacket. Bought it for travel in the Fall. Wanted a very packable, warm layer. I think this will do nicely. The key is the stretch fabric which makes it snug enough to go under a shell, but not constricting. Size down if you are border-line. The "moon blue" (or something like that) is mostly medium grey. Not shiny like some down jackets. There is a newer version that is probably a bit warmer (750 vs current 700 power down), but REI does not seem to carry it.
One month in and I find myself grabbing this jacket a lot. Great fit and the stretch makes it easy to move and drive in. My only suggestion would be to make a 800 or 850 fill in the Stretchdown lineup so there was a warmer option.
This more like a windbreaker with virtually no insulation. If you like the look of a winter jacket on a 60 degree day, this is perfect.