It’s one of the simple truths of the outdoors: when warmth is a must, you need one of the best down jackets available. Synthetic insulation has come a long way, but its warmth-to-weight ratio just ...

The down jacket is an indispensable part of any outdoor winter kit. Equal parts fluff and performance, the down jackets of today aren’t like their enormous predecessors: modern down styles can be ...

Welcome to Coat Week on the Strategist, where we’re asking everyone — from New Yorkers to people living in the coldest parts of the U.S. — about their favorite coats and trying out every puffer we can ...

When temperatures drop and the winter chill begins to settle in, a dependable down jacket becomes an essential cold weather staple. To find the best options, we wore, carefully analyzed, ranked and ...

If I asked you to name a wintertime staple of your outdoor kit, my guess is, the down jacket would be within the top 3 on your list. Everyone and their mother has a favorite puffy: it’s one of the ...

Super lightweight and packable, this has become one of my favourite jackets both on and off the bike. It's one of the warmest jackets I have tried, and I think will be perfect in the summer months for ...

Whether you're on the hunt for a well-made, inexpensive women's down jacket, or are keen to splurge on something high-end, buying a well-constructed winter coat is an investment you'll never regret.

Winter jackets for extreme cold—more often called parkas—are almost necessary in frigid climates such as Alaska, Minnesota, Canada, or Sweden. Depending on the activity and your material preferences, ...