Down jackets are a hiking jacket staple for so many of us who like getting outdoors in all seasons, no matter the temperature. But they do vary a lot in terms of performance and design, so choosing ...

I’ve been a gear tester for four years. In that time, I’ve tried all sorts of stuff, from snowshoes and cross-country skis to muck boots and truck-bed toolboxes. But what I have the most love for, out ...

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 ...

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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 ...

A winter coat and a good pair of boots are most effective when there's a down jacket in between. A men's down jacket with lofty baffles trap air against the body to keep you warm when temperatures get ...