Extremely lightweight, warmer and higher loft than more popular down sweaters - Patagonia Fitz Roy Down Jacket - Mens

At the end of the day, this jacket is superior to the much more popular Down Sweater. The styling is admittedly slightly less attractive than the down sweater, but it has superior warmth and seems similar enough that this just makes more sense for someone intending to use it as a stand-alone outer layer. The jacket is not bulky by any stretch, but is not as fitted as the down sweater, so if you intend to use this piece as a mid-layer, either could work depending on your preferences. This jacket seems more versatile. I would have preferred a better elastic cuff on this jacket comparable to that on the down sweater, though I think this was a conscious decision to save weight.

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