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I'm looking for a packable down or synthetic-down water-proof coat for snow. Do you suggest Canada Goose, Patagonia, or another brand?
Patagonia or Canada Goose coat?
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I don't know of a CG that's legit packable; that's not what they're known for. Patagonia definitely, but lots of competition from the likes of Mountain Hardware and Arkterex (sp.). I suppose it depends on the look you're after, but lots of great and functional options out there.
Whether such a jacket is packable or not is largely a function of the shell. Plain or ripstop nylon is eminently packable, and heavier shell materials are not. I would focus more on the materials than the brand. Patagonia, for example, has such jackets that are very packable like the Nano Puff and others like the Down Drift that are less so. My Bean down sweater packs neatly into a built in pouch.
in addition to synthetic fill options, I note several brands touting they use recycled down.
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in addition to synthetic fill options, I note several brands touting they use recycled down.
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CG originally was an amazing product. It was the jacket everyone got if you went to McMurdo. They still sell them. I had one of those, now have something lighter. None of the original stuff is packable per se because too many zipper, integrated hard sell, etc. I do take them up north but that would be in a Red Oxx duffle. Sadly, CG is going the way of the North Face, Patagonia, REI, Filson and many others - more fashion and a lot less function durability.
What you want is what I call a puffy jacket, down, with relatively thin rip stop inner and outer shell. These are everywhere. CG and Arc'teryx are probably the highest quality currently because they still cling to their roots, but NF, Patagonia and seemingly everyone else makes one.
Do match the down fill to your activity. What is warm at temperature can be miserable once you get active - you'll be soggy in no time. If you're going to be out of an urban environment, particularly if you can't get to shelter quickly should the need arise, I'd go higher quality. In the city, it doesn't really matter
What you want is what I call a puffy jacket, down, with relatively thin rip stop inner and outer shell. These are everywhere. CG and Arc'teryx are probably the highest quality currently because they still cling to their roots, but NF, Patagonia and seemingly everyone else makes one.
Do match the down fill to your activity. What is warm at temperature can be miserable once you get active - you'll be soggy in no time. If you're going to be out of an urban environment, particularly if you can't get to shelter quickly should the need arise, I'd go higher quality. In the city, it doesn't really matter
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