August 2018

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The L3 is an extremely warm jacket.

Price:

$650

Our Rating:

At a glance Plusses: Very warm, athletic fit, snug hood, well constructed Minuses: Untreated down, expensive Features: Designed for harsh winter conditions and stuffed with generous amounts of 800 fill-power down, but weighing just 380g (310g – w), the L3 is the warmest jacket reviewed.  The DWR-treated nylon shell helps keep the down dry and the wind […]
Alexis Belton

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