The best synthetic jackets avoid the main weakness of down insulation by remaining functional and warm when wet. Though ...

Others rely on synthetic insulation like you’d find in down jackets. We chose different lining options for different jobs to work outdoors in severe weather, as well as lighter jackets.

Synthetic insulation won’t last as long as down ... so it might be less comfortable under a jacket than our other picks. The zippers aren’t as sturdy as those on our top picks, and the ...

Whether you’re basking in the delight of spring skiing, riding the après-ski train, or dabbling in some shoulder-season ...

My obsession with synthetic insulated puffy jackets goes way back. I received my very first Patagonia Nano Puff back in 2011 and have been hooked ever since. In the following years, I’ve tested ...

Synthetic insulation like PrimaLoft and Thinsulate ... And finally: “If the jacket doesn’t have a hood, it’s no good,” says Marty Molitoris, founder and director of Alpine Endeavors.

Today, we’re eyeing a sweet deal on The North Face’s Aconcagua 3, which is now $60 off. The North Face's Aconcagua 3 Jacket is on sale for $140 at Backcountry, a 30% discount from its usual price of ...

Columbia Suttle Mountain Insulated Jacket – A go-to for warmth and comfort thanks to 100% synthetic down insulation to keep you toasty on even the most frigid days and a sherpa-lined hood to ...

People see a marshmallowy puffer jacket, complete with sewn-in baffling ... With sleeping bags that use batting (imagine a sheet of synthetic insulation) rather than loose fill, you are further ...