The Best Men S Synthetic Insulated Jackets Of 2017

We ve tested everything from lightweight super packable lightweight warmers through to full on expedition down.

The best men s synthetic insulated jackets of 2017.

We ve tested 25 of the very best down and synthetic insulated jackets from the top brands to help you choose the best for you. Synthetic insulated jackets long have aspired to mimic down and the popular thermoball from the north face is one of the best efforts yet. A good insulated jacket doesn t have to cost an arm and a leg but plan on spending a good chunk of change for excellent quality. In the mix we have a full cross section of options.

Best synthetic insulated jackets we ve had a turbo warm february of 2019 which has stripped much of the crags of their ice and snow. From winter climbing to hiking skiing and everyday cold weather use we ve found the best synthetic insulated jackets for every activity. This has made for interesting testing for the heavier weight jackets in this roundup but also perfect testing for the more active insulation pieces. Our range of men s synthetic insulated jackets offers an alternative to down insulation.

Last updated december 2019. From highly sporty and technical. The rab xenon is a perfect example of excellent value. Insulated jackets are usually sewn in one of two ways.

Synthetic down has traditionally been regarded as a cheaper less effective alternative to the real thing but thanks to advances in technology synthetics have come into their own rivaling goose down in many areas and even. So called sewn through construction stitches the outer shell fabric to the inner liner fabric creating pockets of down but also potential cold spots at seams where there s effectively no insulation. Synthetic jackets have historically been less spendy than down competitors but with their rise in popularity the field at least price wise has evened out. This method reduces a jacket s weight and often its cost and is practical in ultralight jackets for moderate temperatures.

Created in partnership with insulation wizards primaloft thermoball technology is an efficient insulator thanks to small round clusters of primaloft thermal fibers housed inside its brick like baffles. We ve updated our guide of the best synthetic down jackets with the 13 best picks for winter 2020. Synthetic insulation avoids the main weakness of down. Prices and links have also been updated.