The Hunt: Insulated Jackets


Rounding up the best lightweight, down-free insulated jackets for winter and beyond.



Patagonia Eco Puff Jacket


Stats:

  • 30Denier 100% recycled rip-stop poly shell
  • 100g Thermogreen polyester insulation (90% recycled)
  • Responsibly made in Vietnam

Best Price: $122.00 at Patagonia



KUIU Spindrift Jacket


Stats:

  • 40Denier micro rip-stop poly shell
  • 80g Primaloft ONE insulation
  • Made in Canada

Best Price: $139.99 at KUIU



Sherpa Adventure Gear Ladakh Jacket


Stats:

  • 100% recycled polyester shell
  • 40g Primaloft ECO insulation
  • Responsibly made in Nepal

Best Price: $159.95 at Campsaver



Wild Things Custom Insulight Jacket


Stats:

  • Fully customizable
  • 100% water-resistant nylon shell (choose from 50Denier with DWR finish, 70Denier with Epic by Nextec’s encapsulation process or 70D textured nylon with DWR finish)
  • Primaloft Sport insulation (choose from 2oz. or 4oz.)
  • Made in USA

Best Price: $211.00 and up at Wild Things



Beyond Cache Jacket


Stats:

  • 30Denier silicone encapsulated poly shell
  • Primaloft ONE insulation
  • Fully customizable size / fit
  • Made in USA

Best Price: $299.00 at Beyond



Ibex Wool Aire Hoody


Stats:

  • 100% recycled nylon shell
  • 88% recycled / 12% new poly ripstop lining
  • 100g Australian Merino wool insulation (70g in the sleeves and hood)
  • Made in Canada

Best Price: $325.00 at Ibex



Finisterre Bora Jacket


Stats:

  • Windproof and water-resistant 100% recycled / recyclable matte ripstop shell
  • 200g Primaloft Sport insulation (130g in the sleeves and hood)
  • Responsibly made in Portugal

Best Price: $352.81 at Finisterre



Arc’teryx Veilance Node IS Jacket


Stats:

  • Cotton / nylon Gore-Tex shell
  • Coreloft insulation
  • Made in Canada

Best Price: $795.00 at C.H.C.M.


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