FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING JACKETS

Below I will display a synthetic list about the factors that you should take into account before purchasing down jackets. They will help you to define your search and your final choice.

•Isolation

Feathers are one of the best known thermal insulators, to the point that scientists have tried to reproduce their qualities of lightness and warmth, without having similar achievements. For this reason, this natural raw material continues to be preferred for filling garments that provide protection against the cold. 

In this regard, you should know that the higher the filling power indicates the piece, the greater the insulating performance obtained.

•Mark

When you are looking for a good insulation against the cold, it is advisable to adhere to the recognized brands since they carry the most humane and responsible quality control with the animal creatures that provide feathers. However, I believe that this type of product should be replaced by more eco-friendly and environmentally friendly alternatives , which is why I use synthetic fiber.

Style

Like any garment, it is clear that style will play an important role when choosing one of the down jackets available. There is nothing wrong with keeping warm and looking good at the same time. In this regard, it is good that you know that both the outer shell and the lining are manufactured with polyester ristop or nylon, playing with very varied tones to provide an elegant, sporty or fun appearance.

Waterproof

Humidity is the biggest threat against your high mountain clothing and other cold environments. Once moisture penetrates, it begins to accumulate and lose the compartments that keep you isolated and comfortable. That is why quality down jacket manufacturing companies are dedicated to creating pieces with water resistance, while others add another protective layer with the intention of preventing the down from absorbing liquids.

Portability of down jackets

If you are lovers of trekking and sports such as climbing , it is necessary that you wear light down jackets, which will act as life jackets during your adventures in extreme cold, and can be easily packed when the sun's rays approach. Remember that it is not the same to go on long walks with a great weight on your back, than to go light and with a durable piece that can be compacted.

To delve more deeply into the features of down jackets, below I share some information that may be useful before taking the final step in the purchase.

•Fit and versatility

Down jackets are an essential garment that should be in the closet of any house. Regardless of whether you are a regular sportsman in the mountain environment or hiking. They are so versatile that you can use them when you go to the park or shopping in the fall. They also look beautiful and you can find one that matches your wardrobe. And if you really need to be warmer, you can wear a knitted sweater at the bottom and simply use these types of jackets as additional layers. 

•Value

Down jackets tend to have a high cost but they really are a worthwhile investment for the durability, lightness and warmth that they can provide.

Unfortunately some branding uses thinner materials that do not withstand climatic conditions as should be expected; however they do so with the intention of keeping the garment light. In short, the ideal thing is that you find a jacket of good value and that they stay in good condition when you are at low temperatures.

•Hot

Insulating jackets from down is one of the most effective ways to keep warm because the groups of feathers generate an air chamber that precisely traps body heat.

•Filling power

This characteristic measures the quality of the fold and the amount of space that the padding takes up from the feathers, in compartments called loft. The more padding it has, it means that the jackets will have more feathers and therefore provide better resistance to cold.

In this sense, when you see a filling from 550 to 650, it means that the garment will provide a basic to medium level. In the case of those that have a fill of 800 or more, they would fall into the Premium category, which you can find in brands such as Arc'teryx, Patagonia and Mountain Hardwear.