another top notch discussion on gear features, thanks for the recommendations
@autumnofmyheart
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your advice on what to look for in down jackets. Keep up the good work!
@hairless_monkey
4 жыл бұрын
You always had the best and most informed videos, hopefully you are putting your knowledge to use in the community SOMEWHERE! TY
@Bungle
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that high level hood advice.
@beccajuliana
4 жыл бұрын
loved the thermal imaging information , great discussion thank you
@PacalB
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent breakdown, very informative, thank you very much.
@arniewingco3561
9 жыл бұрын
Great video and very helpful advice. I'm in Australia and looking at buying my first down jacket. It'll be very helpful to go into the stores now and at least have half an idea of what to look for. Thumbs up!
@gregkosinski2303
5 жыл бұрын
Arnie WingCo you don’t need one in your soft ass warm country
@TheWinonaJohnson
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for a great informative video. I was sold on an hooded jacket until I saw this!
@pisse3000
4 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Very obvious once you hear it, but I hadn't thought of it before. Now I know why my hooded jacket isn't as warm as I thought.
@glennpace9783
8 жыл бұрын
Great point about the hems. Personally, I went with a Montbell U.L. without a drawstring (weight saving geek that I am). I had a pleat sewn in on either side of the waist so that is fit my body without drafting. The pleat was really just a simple 1/4" fold and a stitch. It's lasted 2 years & many trekking miles.
@Jambeesuave
4 жыл бұрын
I deliberate signed in just to like this video. Thanks for solving the long time mystery about why my hooded down jacket was not warm enough. I'm getting a no-hood one next!
@sfpastramiking
4 жыл бұрын
Jambeesuave I watch this video about a year ago and it helped me a bunch for the very reason you’re saying and I try to tell people that all the time now. It really is a revelation that your neck will be warmer without a hood.
@sfpastramiking
4 жыл бұрын
Jambeesuave my system is it travail jacket from Northface 800 fill and no hood with a north face summit series goretex for water and wind with a hood. A knit cap and a down jacket will do great if no rain.
@proximacentaur1654
5 жыл бұрын
Solid advice. Subscribed.
@TomsBackwoods
9 жыл бұрын
Great Job! Excellent info!
@garyborad7616
3 жыл бұрын
Good video and agree on the baffle points you made. A couple of other things to consider. On the "hood or not". Something to consider is if you're using a sleeping bag or a quilt. If you're using a quilt and plan on wearing the jacket as a upper layer/head covering you'll want to go with the hoodie. That's probably a useful thing to think about. The other one, and one that bothers me since I have "t-rex arms" is elastic around the wrists. Nothing worse than having the arms droop down over your hands especially when you're trying to light your stove. I'm puzzled as to why more jacket manufacturers don't consider better wrist closures/designs. Tx again for the guidance - really super!
@StevenYen
5 жыл бұрын
wow never thought about not having a hood for layering an outer shell - great advice!
@genghiskhanjunior9581
4 жыл бұрын
Montane have a good hood system that folds down, not sure if it was out when he made this video though.
@weeksy68
9 жыл бұрын
Great review as per usual .
@leimleim
Жыл бұрын
Great explanation. Just what I needed
@Datsyzerberg
5 жыл бұрын
Always find it interesting to compare on paper results to what you actually end up ordering outdoors. Valid points on hood vs. Non. But I'll never buy a puffer without one.
@maromorostar6621
3 жыл бұрын
The part where u say to go trough the jacket as the first thing are a really good advice, i learned that the hard way, when I bought a jacket online, after i recieved it i tried it, everything looked as it should be. Put it in the closet, and after 2 month it was time to wear it for the specific weather conditions, then later that day my friend spotted a little hole on back, its barely noticeable but when u know its there u can see it. I couldn't even return it because after that long it is not covered, had only 30 day to return it. Lesson learned!!
@guillaumed4145
4 жыл бұрын
Very good tips, thanks 😀
@TheOgieone
9 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thanks.
@azhax6127m
8 жыл бұрын
thanks for this great video
@IshaniMehta
7 жыл бұрын
really useful advice would have been great if you could give a summary of things to look out for at the end 👍
@Fabian-bu5lh
5 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍🏼
@MoonLiteNite
7 жыл бұрын
A thought on the baffles.... you pointed out the seams are an extra spot for heat to leave. But the point of the seam is to hold the down in it's own little cage so it doesn't move around. So if the down were to get moist, or as it degrades over time, the ones with more baffles would hold up longer? Just my thought :D
@taradead
5 жыл бұрын
I remember when big puffer down jackets first became popular in the mid 70s. All the rich kids in high school were wearing L.L. Bean down puffers. The only color choice back then was navy blue and it was the first time I ever saw ripstop nylon on clothing (those big old quarter inch ripstop squares). We would've freaked out if we saw the shiney, space suit-like, mini ripstop, mini baffle down jackets popular right now (but these light jackets wouldn't have worked in the sub 20F winter temps we had).
@stevefaculakiii9720
6 жыл бұрын
Great reviews. I have really broad shoulders and lats. Which jacket would fit a more athletic fit for a large chested guy? Will the Mountain hardware be too tight in XL? Was looking at the Rab and the Patagonia as well, but would like your best thoughts. Which would be a looser fit especially for across the back where most things fit too tight for me? I'm 5'10 220lbs. Thanks,
@newnormal1841
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you The bottom hem has come apart on a down jacket and a down vest The jacket was not double lined lost all the down in that area. The vest was double lined, no loss of any down Plus I could see interior construction. 🤺💐
@jasonamoako9729
8 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video
@MrWmburr7
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information.
@SirSnejk
9 жыл бұрын
Great as always!
@austinwelborn12
8 жыл бұрын
Just curious, which jacket is in the back in the blue with the orange zipper? Thanks!
@mijaresaldo
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@sprezzaturarrd
5 жыл бұрын
What about about the temperature range of these jackets? I was looking at a very light weight Hawke&co and wondered how cool the outdoor temperature could be and still provide warm.
@mforrest1508
4 жыл бұрын
good point on hood vs not hood as far as a hood being down provides less protection. i feel like any insulator should have a hood. baselayers and mayve a light fleece ill leave off the hood for less bulk.
@Sophesi
5 жыл бұрын
Great video on quality active wear jackets. They all look the same to me . How about a high style, velvet packable puffer? HA
@KillierElite
7 жыл бұрын
In this video, the 2nd jacket on the rack... blue and orange which one is it, what's the name?
@eugene188
4 жыл бұрын
how about an update with the Columbia jackets that have glued baffles instead of stitched?
@SimonPowellwildcamping
9 жыл бұрын
Do any down jackets use a trapezoidal baffle design, or do you think that would be a good idea such as a sleeping bag might do?
@ProlitegearPage
9 жыл бұрын
Simon Powell Most "good" sleeping bags use a boxwall baffle design. All of these jackets use a sewn threw baffle design because they have 2 - 4 ounces of down fill. Some top of the line jackets designed for very cold weather due use boxwall baffles.
@babafett85
9 жыл бұрын
ProLiteGear hey I'm like 5"6 180 pounds athletic build do u think a mountain hardwear ghosts whisper ultralight down jacket in small will fit me good
@325iaddict
9 жыл бұрын
The BEST thing is to go for a jacket that has a collar AND a (detachable) hood, for general purpose, like the Marmot Stockholm... one of the greatest jackets I ever had, better than the Nuptse...
@Rapaladk
7 жыл бұрын
hey ProLiteGear im searching for a down jacket with a blue square logo on its chest but i dont know the name of it please help.
@hmartinspliff
8 жыл бұрын
Do they do down jackets with the extra wide baffles and matching down trousers so you can get that michelin man look? Michelin man is the mac daddy.
@blkcpdconure
7 жыл бұрын
Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero suit
@KUPHSER
6 жыл бұрын
Anyone know if it’s possible for someone to unstitch a vintage down jacket and add more feathers? I have one and it’s super rare. 20 years old and one of the areas seems to have less down than the other parts of the jacket. Like feathers have slowly come out over the years Please help
@Icecold185
7 жыл бұрын
What ever happened to this channel and website? Did great reviews
@thebrightsideofthemoon5829
4 жыл бұрын
This guy would look lovely in the pink one
@freedomvan2970
9 жыл бұрын
Good information. My question is, when shopping for a mid layer down jacket / vest and being between sizes, is it better to go small and let the jacket be a bit snug or bigger and let it be loose?
@JamesPliny
7 жыл бұрын
I tend to go loose. I hike all seasons and in and extreme (like benighted) case I like the Idea that I can wear a light fleece under my down and put my shell on over it all.
@rastrats
5 жыл бұрын
Jim, wouldn't a firm fit ensure the garment insulates so well, a fleece underneath is redundant? Otherwise you would just wear a thicker down to begin with.
@slowpoke4321
5 жыл бұрын
Probably size up.. you don’t want the down to be compressed because it won’t hold heat in the air pockets.. ideally you want it to fit snugly but not so snuggly that the down looses its “puffyness”
@Szellah7
4 жыл бұрын
Well, for casual use I went for a hooded jacket, as a midlayer. Hardshell won't have a warm enough hood to be usefull, and for some just wearing the hat, might not be enough.
@MatthewTafoya
5 жыл бұрын
Given that the stitching seams are an area of heat loss, what are your thoughts on Columbia's Heat Seal seam technology? Thanks for the advice...
@gregkosinski2303
5 жыл бұрын
Silver Southpaw Columbia is a low level brand for poor people who suck
Can you tell me what kind of winter coat that Putin opponent navaly was wearing in russia? I saw a few russian protesters wearing them as well and I wanted to know what brand kind of coat they were wearing cause I think they looked cool. I don't like baffle coats they remind me of space 1999 or s pace oddesy. Please respond via the comments section here please.
@yansselllb123
9 жыл бұрын
just purchase a tommy hilfiger light weight jacket are they any good ?
@BHARGAV_GAJJAR
5 жыл бұрын
what's best synthetic fill down jacket ?
@sherinmoghazy5807
5 жыл бұрын
I want to buy one but i am so confused about the size if it will be fitting my body size or bigger one size ? Can any one help ?
@slowpoke4321
5 жыл бұрын
Sherin Moghazy probably depends on the brand but most if you order your normal size it will be slim enough to layer over but can still wear a sweater or base layers underneath
@rubenakacoolerlid2314
5 жыл бұрын
North face Thermal ball best lightweight jacket on the market hands down great video
@nobita21
9 жыл бұрын
Fantastic information! a confused newbie here and i have several questions: 1. is lightweight down jacket meant to replace fleece? most of the model seems like a slim fitting and does not leave much space to underneath layering. 2. does it make sense to layer using fleece underneath lightweight jacket ? or warmth is more optimized if placed next to skin? 3. provided no rain/dry, will this jacket function as outer layer? or this is a specific mid layer jacket (meaning more optimized if used as midlayer)? thank you
@isaacruthen9313
9 жыл бұрын
I've been researching like crazy and from what I can tell, ultralight down jackets are specifically meant to replace a fleece. However, it's all personal choice, I plan on wearing a very thing fleece under the UL jacket I'm going to purchase. More layering always equals more warmth, however it does seem like some of these jackets are an extreme slim fit which might make it hard to layer. I'm going to get the Montbell UL Down Parka and it seems perfect for layering. All these down jackets will do fine as an outer layer if the weather is good, but you'll need a rain jacket over it if it's raining/snowing
@JamesPliny
7 жыл бұрын
1. Yes, unless for winter where you might want both if benighted. 2. I believe the science would say more layers (thickness) generally means higher R-value (insulation). I have never read that warmth is optimized if placed next to the skin. Most of my friends wear a wicking high-teck layer next to the skin. 3. My Mont Bell Ultralite does not seem to stop wind at all and so if it is both cold and windy feel I must put on a wind or rain shell over it for it to be effective.
@eddyvideostar
3 жыл бұрын
It seems as if only down jackets have the ridges or baffles. They may be effective, however, the look of these some may disapprove.
@yesyoumay
8 жыл бұрын
Since your talking about lightweight jackets how bout talking about breathability. ie. pit zips, underarm panels, etc?
@hairless_monkey
4 жыл бұрын
those features are on shells, and these are down jackets/insulation. He was correct in NOT mentioning those features.
@emiller9426
4 жыл бұрын
@@hairless_monkey BS! You need to inform yourself better! I have two down jackets with pit zips. A Mountain Hardwear and an Outdoor Research. And the latter also has underarm panels. Seen MANY more at stores over the last 15-20 years.
@umessi10
3 жыл бұрын
@@emiller9426 But why? The whole point of a down jacket is to retain heat within. Why would someone design a pit zip? Not only does it add extra weight but with a shell on top it becomes completely useless. Breathability is decided by the material rather than pit zips.
@12inch_monster
6 жыл бұрын
u r baffling me
@emperorabdi8315
6 жыл бұрын
thanks
@shirtcobain
5 жыл бұрын
at 3:25 my interest gets in a muscle car and audibly takes off
@nope666666
3 жыл бұрын
should we buy same size or one size larger
@2klatte
9 жыл бұрын
Fantastic information as usual. Thanks =)
@KJ2Smooth_
5 жыл бұрын
What brand is that black one beside the orange one?
@JobbingUp
5 жыл бұрын
Looks like the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer with a hood.
@gmoney5947
6 жыл бұрын
Mountain hardware ghost with hoodie and arcteryx beta ar hard shell and pants with some thick yoga pants underneath and I'm never cold
@gmoney5947
6 жыл бұрын
The most expensive suite I own lol
@twlightsparkle9875
8 жыл бұрын
how do you wash it machine
@CorruptGamer
8 жыл бұрын
Late reply but you can read the care instructions on a label that should be located on the lower interior of the jacket.
@d-arts7139
4 жыл бұрын
WARNING: i bought my Triple F.A.T. Goose (TFG) jacket online, new with tags, and assumed it was from an overstock seller or such. i need a replacement fur ruff and called TFG to buy one. jason, at TFG, told that since i didnt buy the jacket directly from them that they wouldnt sell me one. they wouldnt honor their warranty either. what company wouldnt sell a new fan of their gear a new ruff, or new hood, drawstring, ect., if they had lost or damaged one, and was wanting to pay for it theirself? i was really excited owning and wearing this jacket, but now am left with a sense of not wanting to wear the jacket with pride... in a company that treats their customers this way.
@mydemon
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's insane. They sound like dicks.
@devilmonkey
9 жыл бұрын
Wow the china sweat shops are actually making good shit, respect.
@EduardoBach01
6 жыл бұрын
I really like the videos of this channel. All they are very useful and informative but this "hiss" all the time it's reaaally annoying. Please get a go pro or something like :)
@izzythomas848
4 жыл бұрын
Submariner?
@jamesg3456
8 жыл бұрын
Quick one how would you refluff down ?
@kearress7350
8 жыл бұрын
+jamesg3456 Wash it with a special down soap and tumbledry with some tennisballs in cycles of 20 minutes till it's dry.
@KarlDutschke
8 жыл бұрын
+jamesg3456 If you have a look on the manufacturers site, there's usually something they can do to help :)
@taradead
5 жыл бұрын
@@kearress7350 That's going to create a TON of static electricity.
@at6686
3 жыл бұрын
Every jacket I own has a hood. If it’s cold the hood is there. You loose 10% of your body heat from your head.
@bojankotur4613
5 жыл бұрын
Not a word about fitting!
@Frip36
3 жыл бұрын
It's ok to use the word "look" instead of the more difficult "aesthetic", which you can't pronounce.
@ericdf100
6 жыл бұрын
Marmot Zeus.
@philipbuckley759
3 жыл бұрын
look out....the sleeping bag...quilt industery is making a ponch adapter so the bag or quilt doubles as a regular poncho, elimenating the need for a jacket....
@blkcpdconure
7 жыл бұрын
Why would someone pay $350 for that little and flat jacket? Something isn't working right up there if you would consider buying that thing.
@ivansoltani669
7 жыл бұрын
blkcpdconure It's for fashion
@blkcpdconure
7 жыл бұрын
That's probably why a lot of these jackets don't make sense to me. People are paying for a label and status.
@Squids_Vlogs
7 жыл бұрын
because it will keep you hella warm and its made with quality product... they're made better too plus they arent 350 theyre up to 200
@blkcpdconure
7 жыл бұрын
If they dropped the price on it then that is good
@Squids_Vlogs
7 жыл бұрын
yeah idk where i he got 350 for a down patagonia jacket... i could only find a 275 one with 800 fill
@kevinolesik1500
7 жыл бұрын
8:12 ... how dare that child seamstress flub up a stitch! to bed without dinner for them ...
@jasminnguyen7759
7 жыл бұрын
Phim hai hoai Linh Trường giang
@nataliezhang712
6 жыл бұрын
i thought i can understand English, actually not. i only heard "hood and thermal" :)
@WtfYoutube_YouSuck
3 жыл бұрын
baffling
@dltn96acst
8 жыл бұрын
Unoqlo
@kingtaj
5 жыл бұрын
aesTHetic, not aesTetic :)
@Matthew-iq6yt
8 жыл бұрын
Bware of "down" jackets/pillows. These products contain the feathers from birds that have been pinned down and had their feathers literally ripped out of their skin. The birds are left bleeding with their skin torn apart. The process is repeated every 6 weeks.
@gorgesmiff
8 жыл бұрын
Who cares.
@KarlDutschke
8 жыл бұрын
+Matthew Cool
@Matthew-iq6yt
8 жыл бұрын
+GoGamerz GnO Heres a website that explains everything further... www.peta.org/features/down-investigation/
@Matthew-iq6yt
8 жыл бұрын
+G Money Heres a website that explains everything further... www.peta.org/features/down-investigation/
@Matthew-iq6yt
8 жыл бұрын
+Karl Dutschke Heres a website that explains everything further... www.peta.org/features/down-investigation/
@erickposada6772
5 жыл бұрын
Awful audio.
@marcusnl66
8 жыл бұрын
Wearing these jackets is like wearing a trash bag. Very trashy
@robertmitchell4184
7 жыл бұрын
EyeWitnessChina The cheap puffer jackets u see in Walmart make u look like that guy from Lost in Space. A Bulky jkt yet useless in freezing weather.
@MRK-sq5zz
3 жыл бұрын
you need to buy yourself a microphone before teaching us how to buy jackets
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