outdoor gear

REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket Review: Best Value

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REI Co-op—the house brand for outdoor retailer REI—consistently strikes an impressive balance between quality and price. The latest example is the 650 Down Jacket, which is lightweight, made of recycled materials, and warm. The previous version of this jacket is the 650 Down Jacket 2.0, so while that technically makes the current version 3.0, it’s … Read more

What Is Goose Down Fill Power? (2023): Fill Weight, Synthetics

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The construction method also affects how much warmth a garment can retain. If something says it’s sewn through, it’s exactly what that sounds like. There are two layers of fabric sandwiched around the insulation, and it’s stitched into a square grid or elongated column pattern. In particularly cold weather, the parts of the material where … Read more