The Fitting RoomThe best puffer jackets for cold days
A good puffer keeps you warm without bulk. We compared four on warmth, weight and how they look day to day, from a packable layer to a full winter coat.
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Ultra Light Down Jacket
Typical price: around $70
Packs into its own pouch and slips under a coat. Warm for its weight, but not enough alone for real winter.
Down Sweater
Typical price: around $280
Responsibly sourced down in a recycled shell. Warm enough for autumn and early winter, and backed by Patagonia's repair service.
The Super Puff
Typical price: around $250
A big, glossy cropped shape that became a city classic. Comes in many lengths and finishes.
1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket
Typical price: around $330
Very high-loft down in the boxy 90s shape. The warmest here and built for proper cold.
How to choose
Check the fill power
Higher fill power, such as 700 or more, means more warmth for less weight.
Down or synthetic
Down is warmer and packs smaller. Synthetic fill copes better with rain and is easier to wash.
Think about length
Cropped styles look sharp. Longer ones keep your legs warm on cold commutes.
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