Post by downriver on Nov 22, 2023 11:31:42 GMT -8
In the past I’ve had two Patagonia Down Sweaters; the first one I really liked, though it lasted less than a year before the interior frayed/shredded and REI replaced it.
My second Down Sweater was less than stellar; it lacked insulation in the chest and arms and was defective. Using Patagonia’s excellent return policy, I replaced it with a Micro Puff Hoody; it’s a superb replacement.
Well, last April, I got a smashing deal on a new Down Sweater Hoody. As it was already warm in the part of the country I live in, I wasn’t able to use it until recently. But for the last month or so I’ve been wearing it outside for hiking and walking. It is their new model that came out in 2022.
There are several upgrades to the new model; it added almost 2 ounces of fill and is up to 5.3 ounces of down. By comparison my Patagonia Fitz Roy jacket had 5.5 ounces of fill. With the additional fill, I decided to sell my Fitz Roy to a buddy. I much prefer the Down Sweater fit to the Fitz Roy’s fit, and with the new fill, it’s almost equal to the Fitz Roy in terms of warmth.
I’ve also always liked the look and feel of the Down Sweater; the new model is narrower in the sleeve area, too. Since jacket has a regular cut, I can wear one of my lightweight collarless WM down vests under it without it being too restrictive and tight.
The new jacket uses NetZero fabric; it’s made from recycled fishing nets. Patagonia tends to be the leader in the outdoor gear and apparel industry in using recycled products. The shell is 20D, so it’s on the thinner side for denier.
It’s not a cheap jacket at $329; but overall with Patagonia’s lifetime fix or replace policy, I’m glad I added it to my rotation of outdoor jackets. I’ll report back on how well it performs and holds up over the next four months of cold weather usage. And as I periodically sell off older gear, I am inclined to purchase the non-hooded version, too.
Happy Trails,
DR
My second Down Sweater was less than stellar; it lacked insulation in the chest and arms and was defective. Using Patagonia’s excellent return policy, I replaced it with a Micro Puff Hoody; it’s a superb replacement.
Well, last April, I got a smashing deal on a new Down Sweater Hoody. As it was already warm in the part of the country I live in, I wasn’t able to use it until recently. But for the last month or so I’ve been wearing it outside for hiking and walking. It is their new model that came out in 2022.
There are several upgrades to the new model; it added almost 2 ounces of fill and is up to 5.3 ounces of down. By comparison my Patagonia Fitz Roy jacket had 5.5 ounces of fill. With the additional fill, I decided to sell my Fitz Roy to a buddy. I much prefer the Down Sweater fit to the Fitz Roy’s fit, and with the new fill, it’s almost equal to the Fitz Roy in terms of warmth.
I’ve also always liked the look and feel of the Down Sweater; the new model is narrower in the sleeve area, too. Since jacket has a regular cut, I can wear one of my lightweight collarless WM down vests under it without it being too restrictive and tight.
The new jacket uses NetZero fabric; it’s made from recycled fishing nets. Patagonia tends to be the leader in the outdoor gear and apparel industry in using recycled products. The shell is 20D, so it’s on the thinner side for denier.
It’s not a cheap jacket at $329; but overall with Patagonia’s lifetime fix or replace policy, I’m glad I added it to my rotation of outdoor jackets. I’ll report back on how well it performs and holds up over the next four months of cold weather usage. And as I periodically sell off older gear, I am inclined to purchase the non-hooded version, too.
Happy Trails,
DR
