If you need warm, but practical outerwear for a cold autumn and harsh winter, take a down jacket. Jackets and coats with natural filler are not too demanding to care and warm well when on the street "there is a terrible minus." And the best of them are able to protect their owners from rain or sleet. It is these jackets that became the winners of our rating. Here you will find jackets for the whole family and you can appreciate their pros and cons.
Men's
HAGLOFS V-Series Pop Red - the latest technology to preserve heat
The Swedish brand has once again released a jacket made using such “space” technologies that most modern manufacturers haven’t dreamed of. What is only the heavy-duty top of the Dyneema fibers used for the manufacture of slings and climbing equipment! Add to this a goose down with an indicator of FP900, and get a super-reliable and super-warm jacket for harsh weather conditions.
Pros:
- Original design and neat silhouette, unusual for a down jacket;
- Relatively light weight 920 grams;
- The presence of a windproof membrane;
- The entire down and outer layer of the jacket is impregnated with a water-repellent compound;
- Double zipper with an additional mesh plate that can provide adequate ventilation if necessary if the jacket gets too hot;
- There are reflectors for safe movement in the dark;
- Deep adjustable hood, which can be pulled even on a sports helmet or volumetric cap;
- Comes with a storage case.
Minuses:
- The model is produced in a limited series, because of which it is not everywhere can be found on sale;
- It is expensive - 75 thousand rubles.
BERGANS Fonna Down - the most downy down jacket
This jacket is one of the warmest in the range of the Norwegian manufacturer. Goose down she literally stuffed to the eyeballs. A good thermal protection is provided by insulated seams, as well as the top, which is not blown or wetted. The model turned out to be universal - it is suitable both for the city and for active sports, since its design is more than discreet.
Pros:
- The jacket is moderately light (950 g), with a third of its weight accounted for by goose down;
- Numerous partitions between the fabric of the top and the lining prevent the heater from migrating and sticking to the bottom of the down jacket;
- There is a detachable snow "skirt";
- Oblique lightning does not scratch the chin;
- A large number of pockets, including on the chest and sleeve - all under the protection of zippers and insulated from the inside;
- Soft fleece lining on the inside of the collar;
- Waterproof seams and zippers, plus water-repellent fabric impregnation;
- For transportation and compact storage jacket can be folded into its own inner pocket.
Minuses:
- "Packed" in a pocket jacket is difficult to fasten alone - there is a risk of breaking the zipper.
BASK Yamal - functional down jacket for working in the cold
This park has the most impressive temperature range -40 ° C. It is not without reason that it is included in the series with the telling title “Beyond the Arctic Circle”. Gagachy down with the Fill Power 800 indicator is used here as a heater, and the outer layer is a waterproof and at the same time breathable membrane material.
Pros:
- The presence of a windproof skirt;
- A huge number of pockets - 4 internal and 5 external (the latter come with protection from snow);
- The ability to adjust the bulky hood, which is easily pulled even on a helmet;
- Special elbows cut so that thick sleeves do not interfere with movements;
- There is a puff on the waist and warmed cuffs;
- Removable and "stationary" reflective lining with an adjustable level of visibility;
- Comfortable two-lock zipper with a good margin of safety.
Minuses:
- An unexpected side effect - at -15 ..- 20 ° C in such a jacket is hot;
- The original model with the loon is prohibitively expensive - no less than 200 thousand rubles are asked for it, but you can take an analog with goose down for only 30-35 thousand.
Women's
CANADA GOOSE Mystique Parka - for the most severe conditions
Regularly updated model, conquered urban fashionistas, has a non-standard for the down jacket length below the knees and a fitted silhouette. The winter coat turned out to be very warm - in it you will not freeze even at -30 ° C, and the water-repellent impregnation of the textile top will allow you to quietly leave the house and in wet weather. As a heater duck down is used.
Pros:
- The fabric of the coat is very durable; it is not blown by the wind or wet
- Adjustable hood with removable fur trim (coyote);
- Long elastic cuffs on the sleeves;
- There are two internal pockets, zippered, and two external, insulated fleece;
- Lightning is sewn at knees and down jacket does not interfere with walking;
- Internal shoulder straps allow you to take the coat off your shoulders and wear it on your back like a backpack;
- High insulated collar.
Minuses:
- It is expensive - 70-80 thousand rubles;
- Such things can not be washed - they need professional cleaning.
PARAJUMPERS Irene - a comfortable down jacket for the off-season
The fashionable long down-padded coat of the fitted cut can brag with high quality of a heater. It uses the same ratio of goose down and feather, as in serious models for climbers and skiers - 90/10. True, it is not so much inside, so the model can hardly be called winter. Rather, it is an option for the off season or for the southern edges.
Pros:
- Elegant fitted silhouette and several colors to choose from;
- Water repellent top fabric;
- Reversible zipper, which is not at all superfluous for a long down jacket;
- The volume warmed gate with the big roller protecting a neck from cold;
- 4 hidden pockets with zippers.
Minuses:
- In such a down jacket it will be warm only at -10 ° C outside - no less.
SIVERA "Barmitsa" Quark - ultralight jacket
Women's down jacket from the Russian manufacturer will please a small weight, coupled with excellent thermal insulation characteristics. This is a merit of high-quality insulation with the Fill Power 1000 index of “raspravlyaemosti”. The model has a small length and is great for outdoor activities in the winter, but it will not freeze you at a bus stop waiting for public transport at -20 ° C.
Pros:
- Unrealistically small weight - only 240 grams;
- Gidrofobizirovanny goose down, which is not afraid of getting wet;
- The high collar and narrow opening of the adjustable hood reliably protect the neck from wind and cold;
- Can be washed and dried in a typewriter;
- Comes with a storage bag.
Minuses:
- Very thin cuffs on the sleeves - fit snugly, but do not heat on their own.
For kids
IL GUFO Down Jacket (IL003EBVFA39) - warm park for a boy
The long down jacket covering the upper thigh even looks warm. The model is designed for boys 8-15 years old, so the manufacturer took care of convenience, providing the jacket with 4 outer pockets at once. Inside there are detachable straps, with which the down jacket can be worn on the back simply by pulling the arms out of the sleeves.
Pros:
- The jacket is lightweight and does not hinder movement;
- Quality filler, where the ratio of down and feather corresponds to 90/10;
- Warm lining hood made of soft faux fur;
- Wide, central button placket, covering the zipper;
- The presence of snow valves on the outer pockets.
Minuses:
- Despite the free cut, the model of small size - this should be taken into account when buying without fitting.
BORELLI parka (G17870) - elegant down jacket for girls
The bright elongated park with a fitted, downwardly extending silhouette looks unusual and corresponds to the latest trends in winter fashion. The manufacturer took care not only of the attractive appearance, but also of the fact that the little fashionista was really warm. The coat is filled with quality down and is able to warm the child even at -30 ° C outside.
Pros:
- Rainproof and windproof nylon upper, which is easily cleaned from dirt;
- Reversible (two-way) central locking;
- Wide windproof strip from the inside along the entire length;
- Good length - almost to the knees;
- Side pockets close with a zipper;
- The elastic at the waist level protects against the wind blowing from the bottom.
Minuses:
- The width in the waist is not regulated at all, and the model itself is designed for slim girls.
REIMA Fleet - 2-in-1 demi-season down jacket
A whole series of transformer jackets for children from 4 to 14 years old is sewn from nylon rip-stop (windproof and waterproof weave-reinforced fabric). The best goose down with minimal feathering is used as insulation. If you wish, you can detach the sleeves - get a warm quilted vest for cool weather.
Pros:
- "Breathable" fabric top, thanks to which the insulation is well ventilated;
- High wear resistance (25,000 vol.) - such a jacket will be difficult for even the most active child to tear;
- Water- and dirt-repellent impregnation, simplifying the care of clothes;
- Elastic cuffs not only on the sleeves, but also low;
- The original design of the zipper, thanks to which the slider easily slides on the lock and does not get stuck;
- The presence of reflective inserts.
Minuses:
- Good for walking at zero degrees, but in the cold does not save.
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