Patagonia Men's Down Sweater
by Patagonia, Down Jackets
Patagonia Men's Down Sweater
Ultralight insulation for cold mountain pursuits.
The reason for the popularity of our super-compressible Down Sweater is simple: its minimal weight and excellent warmth. The new shell fabric does more than look sharp; it?s tear-resistant, windproof and water-repellent, and made from 50% recycled polyester. Details include top-quality European goose down, a quilted-through construction, lightweight coiled zippers throughout and a stretch-mesh interior chest pocket that doubles as a zippered stuff sack. Two zippered hand pockets; regular fit.
- Shell and Lining: 1.2-oz 22-denier polyester (50% recycled) with Deluge DWR finish. Insulation: 800-fill European goose down
- Shell fabric is superlight with high tear-strength, is windproof and water resistant
- Full-length zipper
- Quilt-through construction
- Minimalist design for no-frills performance; Lightweight coiled zippers throughout
- Interior, stretch-mesh, zippered chest pocket doubles as a stuff sack
- Two zippered hand pockets; Nylon-bound elastic cuffs for durability
- Drawcord hem; Regular fit
- Imported.
- Weight: 351 g (12.4 oz)"
Reviews - Patagonia Men's Down
Anonymous -
11/15/2009
what a sweater!
On both the Altrec and Patagonia websites, this "sweater" has a HUGE number of 5-star reviews ... with nothing but 5-star reviews ... and for good reason: it's really THAT awesome! Not bulky like a conventional down jacket, super-light, but toasty. I actually like it indoors in our as-yet unheated house (it has to get to the mid-40s inside before our heat goes on). What other down garment can be worn indoors like that, and still be effective outdoors? By the way, the fit is the classic Patagonia "regular" fit.
Jeff -
11/10/2009
Awesome Jacket
This jacket is perfect, not only does it provide optimal warmth, but its also the lightest jacket out there. Being 100% recycled from plastic bottles and such, you can feel relief knowing you aren't harming the environment. It also has a regular fit, so the arms are nice and long and there is definitely room for layering. All in all, being windproof this is not only a good outwear piece but an awesome insulating layer. I strongly recommend this one if you don't like bulky down jackets.
Michael B. -
10/28/2009
Exactly what I was looking for!
This jacket meets my expectations for a versitile "do most" jacket: Warm enough for general cold weather (above 20-25 degrees) and comfortable in cool weather b/c it holds just the body heat that is needed to keep you warm. It is very light weight, compact and the material is thick enough to keep the down feathers in the jacket. It zips itself into it's interior pocket and can be stuffed into a side or sub pocket of a pack. It's functional and looks great - I frequently get comments on it from people who say that is the jacket they want. Good cut for those who don't like a tight fit. The low bulk also makes it a great insulating jacket under a shell. Very satisfied overall.
