Any down filled, cycling designed/cut jackets out there?

[merckx]

I have a Rapha Brevet insulated jacket. Love it.

[Davist]

So... for off the bike mostly, get one of those light (not down however) fiber fill jackets from Patagonia all the tech bros wear.. and save 50% vs bike specific stuff..

[gdw]

Originally Posted by Black Dog

Real down for use in a high output and sweaty setting is not a good idea. Down and moisture do not mix well. There are good hydrophobic treatments for down but would not work well for the type of moisture levels that hard riding would generate. Go synthetic for this application. IMHO.

+1 Down doesn't insulate when it's wet so it would be a poor choice for form fitting cycling jackets so any manufacturer with real world experience will use synthetic insulation instead. If you want a quality down jacket for casual wear check out some of the established outdoor companies, Montbell, Rab, Mountain Hardware, etc.

[bigman]

Endura makes some items that are made with Primaloft - I have their vest which is fantastically warm.

[Robot870]

Just got a Fjällräven Raven last night for commuting and nights out with the bike around town - Its really good so far and looks awesome in black!

[livesadventure]

Keep an eye out for an upcoming Mission Workshop piece that will fit the bill


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[Tickdoc]

I have an old craft that is not down but thinsulate and it is warm af.

[Veloo]

Won't be for "riding". We'll call it "performance commuting".

Looking at the packabe down jackets since they're lighter and not Michelin Man bulky. The synthetic insulation stuff I've had just died on me a bit sooner than I would have liked.

Walking around with a racing Windstopper jacket isn't actually comfy. The cut isn't meant for upright position. Made the mistake once of going for a run with a cycling jacket - painful.

[kingpin75s]

Just an alternate approach, a down layer.

I pack one of these for when I need a warm layer under my cycling jacket:

https://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?p_id=2301259

3.1 oz and compresses down to almost nothing. Comes in a vest or jacket version. These have been my go to layers under a SAS or Swrve shell for the past decade of MN late fall and winter riding

[cinema]

Originally Posted by ripvanrando

Bikepackers tend to like down jackets because they are light and very packable plus when you are done riding for the day, you need something warm because you are generally sleeping outside. And they are nice first thing in the morning when it is frosty.

yes. i use a nearly 7 year old ghost whisperer with lots of repair scars but i havent found anything better. to be honest the uniqlo $60 one is comparable

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

The most interesting cyclist in the world's brand comes to mind here.

If you can get past the image and the price, this jacket is about as good as it gets. I own one and am looking forward for it the weather to turn cold enough for me to wear it.

[flying]

Endura Makes something called PrimaLoft

You can find better prices than direct at many places too

https://us.endurasport.com/pro-sl-pr.../12922505.html

[RWL2222]

Ortovox has wool puffy coats and vests that pack down nicely. I have a vest that's reversible with pockets all over the place. Good colorways too. Steepandcheap/Backcountry has them.

There's also this fleecy/puffy jacket in any color you want as long as it's black https://isadore.com/urban-reversible-jacket

[dsimon]

Originally Posted by Davist

How cold does it have to be to need a down bike jacket? I've ridden in the 20s in "standard" softshell type stuff, at that temp it was the feet and hands that became the issue.. Just curious!

I don't know about you but I don't ride outside below my age. currently, that's 48

[Dead Man]

Originally Posted by dsimon

i don't know about you but i don't ride outside below my age. Currently, that's 48

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