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CMP Men's 3M Thinsulate FP Jacket

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Not all synthetic insulation is created equal, though, and the different types of insulation will vary in how long they hold up to harsh conditions.

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How often you snag a jacket from the closet while running out the door for spontaneous adventures is a good indicator of how solid it is, and we grab this one pretty much every time. He's obsessed with getting outside in his home of Boulder, Colorado, whether that's running up the First Flatiron, climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park, or just hanging with friends on Pearl Street. The most popular are PrimaLoft Gold, PrimaLoft Silver, and PrimaLoft Silver Eco (which is made of 70% recycled fibers). Buck was born in the Colorado Rockies and has spent much of his life in California's Eastern Sierra. Its fill power is 700 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 4247 cubic inches of down fill volume.Traditionally, insulated jackets have been designed to be warm and present a less expensive and more water-resistant option compared to down insulation. I am super cold natured and usually wear an insulated Carhartt hoodie and thermal jacket in 40 degrees weather. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 6349 cubic inches of down fill volume. We wear them while backcountry skiing, backpacking, hiking, ice and alpine climbing, belaying, shoveling our driveways, walking our dog, nordic skiing, sitting around the campfire, and all the moments in between.

The 5 Best Insulated Jackets of 2023 | Tested by GearLab

Jackets such as the Black Diamond First Light Stretch Hoody, or the Salewa Ortles Hybrid Tirolwool Jacketmaximize breathability due to the nature and construction of the insulation used, but also the strategic placement of breathable material used in the shell. We loved it for staying warm while belaying when out rock climbing or for throwing on in between attempts on boulder problems. Polartec Alpha, or Alpha Direct, was manufactured out of a military request to develop a synthetic and incredibly breathable alternative to down that could be used in high-intensity activities. With a sustainably durable build, reversible design, and just enough spunk for light adventuring, the loud and proud Teca Cálido Hooded Jacket easily snagged a spot on this roundup. In general, synthetic insulation is more breathable than down, since it doesn’t trap the body’s heat as effectively as down does.A prolific climber, hiker, and all-around outdoorsman, Seiji has spent many a mile roughing it out in these synthetic puffies, and knows the importance of a solid jacket in the backcountry. When caught unaware by stormy weather, synthetic insulation will not lose its loft, as opposed to down, which will clump up and lose a lot of its insulating properties.

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