Coldfront 700 Fill Power Down Insulated Hooded Ripstop Packable Puffer Jacket

This makes an exceptional jacket for fall, winter, and early spring travel. Packable if you start getting overheated on subway trains, insulating in chilly wind, and those two inside pockets are a huge feature for travel....passport, money holder, etc. fit nicely in a more secure location when traveling. OR is always quality and I have used their goods for fifteen years in travel.

I was looking for durability in a down coat. I stand around in cold temps for long periods of time. I researched the warmest thing out there, and in my price range this is what kept popping up. It’s like hanging out wearing a sleeping bag and I use it for a pillow when I finally do land in my bag. The only thing I am surprised hasn’t been invented yet is a down coat you can wear around a campfire that you don’t have to worry will get an ember puncture. You basically have to wear an outer layer over your coat if you are really serious about preventing ember damage, and this coat is pretty thick! So I haven’t figured that out yet, but I have been careful! Love this coat. Been cozy up to -15F so far.

Used in a recent trip to Mongolia where temps were between 0F and 30F. Packed well in my carryon backpack. When active all I needed was a tshirt underneath the jacket and was warm but not sweaty. When stagnant, tshirt and sweater was enough. inside pockets held chunky gloves well and the drawstring hood kept the hood up in 25mph wind gusts.

Very light weight. Packing compressed it a lot and it took a couple days for it to expand out. My first time wearing it was in 30 degrees and it kept me very warm. I am 5'6" and a large was a good fit for me, especially for arm length. I am a little concerned about longevity because of how light weight it is, but time will tell on that. Material and stitching are top notch and the jacket is very comfortable to wear. I HATE the feeling of gortex and this has more of silky feel inside and out, which is perfect. For a general use winter jacket this is perfect.