Best for daily use and hut-to-hut trips Plusses: 800-fill power down, unbeatable warmth- to-weight, comfort Minuses: Hem drawcord location, non-hydrophobic down, no hood 369g (m), 292g (w) Features: The shell and lining of this jacket are ripstop nylon fabric made from discarded fishing nets, and it uses 800FP responsible down standard insulation. There’s a storm flap […]
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