Patagonia Down Sweater - Women's Review

Comfort & Coziness
This jacket is so light, comfortable, and warm that we used is as our go-to jacket every time we headed out in the cold. It was packed it on a chilly month-long float trip down the Grand Canyon in November and it became an indispensable piece for camping outside for that length of time.

Compactness & Weight
The Patagonia Down Sweater weighs in at 11.3 oz, which is the next lightest jacket after the Mountain HardWear Nitrous. For only 1.3 ounces more weight, the Down Sweater has the added features of zippered hand pockets and an interior mesh pocket that the jacket can also stuff into rather than a separate stuff sack.

Warmth
800 fill goose down provides an excellent warmth to weight ratio.

Durability
After a lot of use we easily tore a hole in this jacket and was disappointed in its durability, but like everything, it has its tradeoffs. The fabric is light and stuffs easily, which are major plusses of this jacket, but the lightness makes it more fragile. The Down Sweater is made with a recycled polyester material that seems to be slightly less durable than the Pertex Quantum material on The North Face Catalyst or the Ballistic Nylon on the MontBell Alpine Light.

Style & Construction
The Down Sweater uses sewn-through construction to keep it lightweight. It has a flattering fit and attractive baffles. We like the look of this popular piece.

Water Resistance
The material is not very water resistant and is susceptible to moisture soaking through.

Best Application
This jacket is so light and packable it can be used for any kind of outdoor adventure from long backpacking trips to clipping on your harness for a multi-pitch climb. It can be used as a mid-layer or an outer layer. It is also stylish enough and comes in many fun colors so it could be your every day winter jacket.

Value
At $200 for the non-hooded version and $250 for the hooded version, the Down Sweater is average in price for a lightweight 800 fill down jacket. Patagonia guarantees their products with a fantastic warranty, I have a friend who sent her Down Sweater back because the zipper started failing, and she got a brand new jacket sent to her. With a quality promise like this, it makes buying an expensive Patagonia product virtually risk-free.

Other Versions
Patagonia Down Sweater – Men's
Patagonia Down Sweater Special Edition– Women's
Patagonia Down Sweater Special Edition– Men's
Patagonia Down Sweater Full Zip Hoody – Women's
Patagonia Down Sweater Full Zip Hoody – Men's
Patagonia Down Sweater Vest– Women's
Patagonia Down Sweater Vest– Men's

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