While sleeping bags have temperature ratings, with down jackets and other insulated jackets, there exists no easy way to determine how warm any specific garment will be without wearing it outside. But despite the absence of a precise metric for gauging the warmth of down and synthetic puffy jac...
Step 3: Wash on gentle cycle for top-loading washing machines, and regular for front-loading, with warm waterStep 4: Dry on low heat for 30 minutes Now that everything is fresh and clean, we can go through how to dry a down jacket as well as how to fluff/re-fluff a down jacket ...
We’ve worn midweight jackets with just a T-shirt underneath into the teens Fahrenheit and have managed to stay warm and cozy throughout. Midweight pieces like the Patagonia Fitz Roy are a nice middle ground in terms of warmth | Credit: Brian McCurdy Heavyweight Down Jackets For true ...
This super cozy fleece sweater from Patagonia is made from 100% recycled polyester. This is one of Michael’s favorite fall sweaters. It’s a little too warm/bulky to be worn under an insulated puffy, but he loves pairing it with an insulated vest. Insulating layer Your insulating layer ...
Baffled by puffy jackets? Synthetic versus down insulation? Discover the differences between insulating materials and stay warm in the elements.
I’m obsessed withmerino wool sweaters, and I have had them for years. They remain of good quality even though I’ve worn them repeatedly. Depending on how cold it is, I’ll layer two of them to keep me warm. Nadaam The Original Cashmere Sweater ...
If you prefer a wool blend to pure wool, then you can’t go wrong with Patagonia’s proprietary Capilene Air material. It’s an incredibly lightweight blend of merino wool and recycled polyester that is surprisingly warm for how thin and light it is. We love that it’s seamle...
(v) Merino is your friend I love this fabric. It’s cool in warm weather and warm in cool weather. It’s soft and doesn’t itch like other woollen garments. It’s lightweight, and doesn’t demand a lot of space. It’s perfect for layering up and down. When the temperature drops...
First off is the material used to insulate. Down insulation generally delivers the highest warmth-to-volume ratio, so you have a lighter jacket that keeps you warmer. However, if the down gets wet, it isn't as efficient at keeping you warm. Synthetic insulation weighs a bit more but ...
When feathers inside down jackets and sleeping bags get wet, they lose their ability to trap in heat and keep you warm. Nikwax’s Down Proof wash-in waterproofing solution was designed to treat both the outer fabric and down filling with DWR while maintaining your jacket, sleeping bag ...