I bought a Columbia powder lite jacket last winter. I liked it for a while, lightweight but fairly warm with some layers. But then within three months, the low quality zippers on each of the two side pockets got stuck and I was never able to get the zippers usable again. And then a few months after that the main front zipper got stuck and then ripped off. I find so often that companies purportedly selling "premium" outdoor gear go way too cheap on certain aspects, especially cheap zippers.
Outdoor Research may not be as well known as a brand compared to Arcteryx, North Face, or Patagonia. However the quality is excellent and the price is very affordable
I’ve had/used/abused quite a few jackets in my 6-decades of life on several continents! THE BEST jacket for moderate-to-seriously COLD Weather is the REI Stormhenge Hooded 850-fill Down WITH 2-Layer GoreTex. Yes, you read that right, a SERIOUS 850-Fill Down ‘WITH’ a Waterproof Outer layer..!!! It’s even made with extra space in the belly area for American Men, who love Dark Ales!😎 I had the Mountain Hardware hooded 650-fill Down Sub Zero Parka - it has a DWR finish, but isn’t waterproof (I still have it, but my son seems to have commandeered it for the foreseeable future, which is cool!). Since it’s Damned Near IMPOSSIBLE to find a Great Down Jacket/Parka ‘WITH’ a GoreTex [even though it’s just 2-layer & not 3!] Outer layer, that makes this REI Stormhenge THE BEST…PERIOD! Dude, you didn’t even give this an “Honorable Mention,” what gives..???🇺🇸
The video assumes dry snowy cold. The British winter typically is very very humid and a synthetic fill is surely a lot better? I’ve a Rab Cirrus HL recycled. Lightweight, warm and packs reasonably small.
Great video and I want to get a good jacket for the Canadian Winter (I am not an outdoor person) and the jacket is for the regular use from home to malls etc. What will be your choice between Thorium AR vs Patagonia Down Jacket
Both are good choice! However, Thorium AR will be expensive. But it's a better investment. You can also go for Patagonia Down Jacket if you want to save some bucks.
@@ork_oz i use my thorium on a daily basis but i do occasionally notice an extremely minor ammount of feather losage in the stitching which is annoying, i don't think it will survive in the long run So at that point id reccomend a cerium, should be able to buy one on aftermarket for about £200
I would recommend to buy a very packable light jacket 800 fill down. Go for the cheapest you can find and buy two. Then you can buy a second jacket with a slightly larger size. Always carry a change of shirt with you.
You missed a number of cottage industry jackets. Western Mountaineering and ZPacks to name a few. There are now 1000 down jackets that you don’t even mention and in light of the current number of high down rating jackets I don’t think that anything below an 850 jacket without a hood should even make the list. You also fail to mention weight, which likewise should be key to your list. As previously mentioned you have left out LLBean and Eddie Bauer, which have tall sizes for those who are not height challenged. Perhaps another try with more current levels of warmth might be advised.
Why have a narrator with a thick accent who speaks too quickly? At times I couldn't understand what he was saying, and I have very acute hearing. A native English speaker would be a better choice.
Sounds like a beginner English student who received some compliments about their English, so he decided he would speak faster by only pronouncing the stressed syllables.
Down jacket is really great
Yes!
I bought a Columbia powder lite jacket last winter. I liked it for a while, lightweight but fairly warm with some layers. But then within three months, the low quality zippers on each of the two side pockets got stuck and I was never able to get the zippers usable again. And then a few months after that the main front zipper got stuck and then ripped off. I find so often that companies purportedly selling "premium" outdoor gear go way too cheap on certain aspects, especially cheap zippers.
Thanks for sharing!
They have flimsy shells and their tailoring leaves a lot to be desired. I have older stuff by them and quality has gone down hill since then
Outdoor Research may not be as well known as a brand compared to Arcteryx, North Face, or Patagonia. However the quality is excellent and the price is very affordable
Absolutely agreed!
I’ve had/used/abused quite a few jackets in my 6-decades of life on several continents! THE BEST jacket for moderate-to-seriously COLD Weather is the REI Stormhenge Hooded 850-fill Down WITH 2-Layer GoreTex. Yes, you read that right, a SERIOUS 850-Fill Down ‘WITH’ a Waterproof Outer layer..!!! It’s even made with extra space in the belly area for American Men, who love Dark Ales!😎 I had the Mountain Hardware hooded 650-fill Down Sub Zero Parka - it has a DWR finish, but isn’t waterproof (I still have it, but my son seems to have commandeered it for the foreseeable future, which is cool!). Since it’s Damned Near IMPOSSIBLE to find a Great Down Jacket/Parka ‘WITH’ a GoreTex [even though it’s just 2-layer & not 3!] Outer layer, that makes this REI Stormhenge THE BEST…PERIOD! Dude, you didn’t even give this an “Honorable Mention,” what gives..???🇺🇸
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Noted!
Enjoyed your review.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love this stuff!
Glad you loved this!
Fjallraven expedition Down hoodie and rab microlight alpine are fantastic..
No doubt!
What about Decathlon Forclaz down jacket?
The 100 or 500 seem good
Good fill power and weight fill too with a price that’s better than all I’ve seen
Absolutely agreed! This RDS certified down jacket is a great value and amazingly packable.
Yes. I have the 100 and it does the job very well. For everyday use I would like more pockets but for staying warm on a mountain, it’s perfect.
The video assumes dry snowy cold. The British winter typically is very very humid and a synthetic fill is surely a lot better? I’ve a Rab Cirrus HL recycled. Lightweight, warm and packs reasonably small.
Thank you for sharing your experience with everyone here. We do appreciate it!
Exactly British winters are mild and wet
Absolutely
Thanks for your valuable opinion!
you forgot Decathlon Trek 100 Forclaz
llbean makes a lot of good insulated jackets at a fraction of the price of the others.
Thanks for sharing your viewpoint.
Is Marmot even a competitor these days?
What's the outside temp that these jackets will keep you warm in?
You didn’t mention the price
Need to get a Norrona jacket if you haven't.
Thanks for sharing!
Can’t beat them!!
Great video and I want to get a good jacket for the Canadian Winter (I am not an outdoor person) and the jacket is for the regular use from home to malls etc. What will be your choice between Thorium AR vs Patagonia Down Jacket
Both are good choice! However, Thorium AR will be expensive. But it's a better investment. You can also go for Patagonia Down Jacket if you want to save some bucks.
@@goOutdoorZone Thanks
What bike is that in the thumbnail?
down jacket, think RAB
Much rather my thorium or cerium over an rab
@@GeorgeDpTV I have Ghost whisperer looking for warmer one. Thorium ar or cerium lt which one would you recommend
@@ork_oz i use my thorium on a daily basis but i do occasionally notice an extremely minor ammount of feather losage in the stitching which is annoying, i don't think it will survive in the long run
So at that point id reccomend a cerium, should be able to buy one on aftermarket for about £200
Rab Neutrino awesome- and well priced
What about Cotopaxi fuego down jacket?
It's amazing we know. Just haven't had the chance to test it.
I would recommend to buy a very packable light jacket 800 fill down. Go for the cheapest you can find and buy two. Then you can buy a second jacket with a slightly larger size. Always carry a change of shirt with you.
Well, thanks for sharing your valuable view with everyone! We do appreciate it! Cheers!
Carinthia hig 4
Eat good train good , then buy an expensive jacket
You missed a number of cottage industry jackets. Western Mountaineering and ZPacks to name a few. There are now 1000 down jackets that you don’t even mention and in light of the current number of high down rating jackets I don’t think that anything below an 850 jacket without a hood should even make the list. You also fail to mention weight, which likewise should be key to your list. As previously mentioned you have left out LLBean and Eddie Bauer, which have tall sizes for those who are not height challenged. Perhaps another try with more current levels of warmth might be advised.
Thanks for sharing your viewpoint with us. It'll help us do better!
Patagonia down sweater jacket
Thanks for watching!
lot of information
Rab lady. Jacket sale
Thanks for sharing
Feathered friends eos...where's it at?
Expensive, but great for warmth!
I'm currently boycotting anything that the label says Made in China.
Why have a narrator with a thick accent who speaks too quickly? At times I couldn't understand what he was saying, and I have very acute hearing. A native English speaker would be a better choice.
Any idea what he says just before 9:07???? “Finastelfapforacompisjakit” I’d love to know!
@Stephen Falkow, we are now more careful about the voice. Thanks for your feedback.
Sounds like a beginner English student who received some compliments about their English, so he decided he would speak faster by only pronouncing the stressed syllables.