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My friend asked me what puffy jacket I would recommend.
Here we go:
Synthetic or down?
I prefer synthetic for hiking. It's better in the wet and will continue to provide insulation. I hike a lot in the wet, so it's what I prefer. I do have down jackets but don't tend to take them hiking these days.
Checke out my video on jackets at this link or below at the end of this short review.
Love this Jacket. I've had one for around 7 years and i wear it all the time. Great for around town as well as on the trail.
The heftier version of the Atom LT, the Atom AR. A bit thicker than the LT most other stuff is the same. Both great jackets.
My new favourite hiking insulating jacket. Not so great for vigorous activity as i find it holds the sweat but great at keeping you warm when you need it.
The blue Arc'Teryx Nuclei jacket. A Great jacket for warmth.
Budget Option
Reviews well. Yet to try, but looks like a great budget option.
Decathlong Trek 100 - Looks like a good jacket
Down Options
Dan Becker's favourite Jacket. I have Montbell gear but not this jacket. I would look at this one closely if in the market for a premium jacket made of down.
The Montbell plasma 1000. Maybe one day I can afford one.
My go to down jacket for the past 8 years. Still going strong and a great down jacket.
The Cerium LT. Light and warm.
Budget option:
Decathlon hasn’t been in Aus too long and every review is awesome. I am going to do a full budget kit soon and do a walk and Decathlon will feature heavily. I am going to get a MT 100 this winter. Looks like a great down jacket for AUD$109
The Decathlon MT 100 looks like a great budget option. I'm getting one.
Check out some of my favourite jackets that i've tested here...
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