Tanndi
New member
I freeze my butt off at night and I need an insulated jacket https://getawaychief.com/jackets-for-backpacking/ . I frequent alpine areas, want to be able to tolerate more cold and winter backpacking. It sounds like down is better if you want a jacket to last more than a few years (warmth loss due to compression is common in synthetics). I don't want something super heavy as I'll be carrying it all day, but I'm already sending back a Patagonia Down Sweater Hoodie because the fabric is incredibly delicate and it tears at the slightest touch -- literally got a rip just hanging around town in Los Angeles, would hate to see what a mountain would do to it... so burlier fabric than that is an absolute must. Not interested in ultra-light backpacking, just gear I can rely on for years. Also needs a hood. Go!