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Brisk fall temperatures call for warm jackets. But what type of warmth do you need? What’s the difference between down and synthetic insulation, and why does it matter? Here, we’ll help you navigate through all your options when it comes to selecting down and synthetic outerwear.
Synthetic insulation is designed to replicate the qualities of down, but stays warm and holds loft during start-and-stop activities, using polyester fibers to trap warmth.
Down insulation is made from the soft, fluffy undercoat of birds, creating high-loft clusters that trap air and body heat.
Each of our synthetic jackets, synthetic hoodies, and synthetic vests are made a little bit differently to fulfill your exact adventure itinerary. Find out what sets these styles apart from each other.
The SuperStrand LT Hoodie, Jacket, and Vest are the best down alternative for four-season warmth. This is our lightest and warmest synthetic puffy, balancing what you need with what you don’t for the most streamlined warmth-to-weight ratio.
Combining the classic performance of synthetic insulation with a style that can blend seamlessly both on and off the mountain, the new Shadow Insulated Hoodie is your all-winter insulating layer. Undeniable softness, natural stretch, and elastic cuffs + hem seal the deal.
Even if these puffies all share the same type of insulation, no one is built the same. Find out which of these down insulation pieces is best for the most rugged adventures, the everyday chill factor, and the very worst weather.
Every Outdoor Research product made with down insulation complies with the Responsible Down Standard (RDS). From your most technical down jackets to everyday urban parkas, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect puffy that’s safeguarded by RDS responsibility right here.
The Coldfront is your new everyday favorite puffy, available in both men’s and women’s sizes (up to 4X!) in the form of a jacket, hoodie, or vest. Its all-over down insulation is enhanced with warmth-trapping details, like our exclusive VerticalX™ ECO SR synthetic insulation at the shoulders and cuffs, in order to prevent cold spots and keep in heat.
Available in both men’s and women’s jackets, hoodies, and vests, the Helium Down Collection tackles the #1 issue outdoorsy people have with down insulation: The Helium is extremely durable, resisting rips, tears, and abrasions. It gives you the warmth and performance of down without the delicateness, not to mention – it's our lightest puffy yet.
The Stormcraft Down Parka combines two of adventurer’s favorite things: Super warm down insulation, and a durable waterproof GORE-TEX membrane. Together, these two elements provide windproof, waterproof, insulated protection against the coldest and most severe weather.
These are our most stylish down coats, each complete with their own unique ways to trap warmth. Feedback and love from the Coze Down Parka inspired the new shorter Women’s Coze Down Coat, completing your need for the very best warmth, length, and coverage this winter.
