The Best Men’s Down Jackets from Puffies to Parkas

Windproof and lightweight, Patagonia’s down sweater hoodie is the perfect all-around men’s down jacket and will work as both a top or mid layer. It boasts an RDS-certified 800-fill giving you maximum warmth and the shell is DWR-treated so it can handle some rain or snow.

Elastic cuffs and pull-cord hem help to clock wind and rain out, and seal in warmth. Its internal chest pocket converts into its own stuff sack making the jacket easy to pack.

Reviewers say this jacket is extremely light and warm and requires little layering when temperatures drop to the upper teens and lower 20s. Patagonia's stellar reputation for standing behind their product is also a huge bonus so you can buy with confidence.

The Bean’s down jacket is great for casual wear and light hiking. Its 650-fill power keeps your warm and the nylon shell repels light rain or snow. The paracord zipper are easy to pull even if you’re wearing a pair of gloves and an adjustable hem allows you to cinch and seal out the cold.

Its lined with fleece at the neck and upper back to give you some extra warmth but unlined throughout the body and sleeves allowing for easy layering. It doesn’t have a hood but the high neck helps to keep you protected against the elements. This jacket isn’t DWR-coated so while the nylon shell provides some protection, you’ll want to wear something with more substantial weatherproofing. Still, it’s great on cold, dry days or can serve as a warm mid layer.

If you have more to spend and want something that’s a bit warmer but still reasonably priced, this option from Columbia is an excellent choice.

The jacket also has RDS-certified 650-fill down, but there’s more loft and better baffle construction. A high zip-up collar blocks wind along with the soft elastic cuffs. There are also zippered pockets at the sides and chest. This jacket also uses a reflective lining that helps to trap in heat while letting moisture out to keep you comfortably dry.

Its simple design is easy to dress up in the city or use for casual hikes and trails.

The Stormhenge gives you the best of both worlds: it has a two-layer construction and seamless shoulders like a rain shell but is stuffed with 850-fill goose down and fleece-lined pockets for warmth. The baffles are welded instead of sewn to keep out moisture and reduce cold spots.

Adjustable cuffs and hem seal out the rain and cold and the helmet-compatible hood is perfect for winter sports. It has hand pockets as expected (meant to be accessible with a backpack waist strap) but also a bunch on the inside—a zip chest pocket and two drop pockets can hold onto gloves, beanies, and other necessities. Pit zips allow for quick venting if you overheat.

Hikers and campers can appreciate having waterproof warmth even if this jacket isn’t as packable as others on our list. It’s also good if you find the baffles on down jackets unflattering since they’re only on the interior of this jacket.

This down parka will keep you warm when hitting the slopes, snowmobiling, and pretty much anything else you want to do outside during a particularly frigid winter. The 800-fill down jacket extends past the hip for extended coverage and has design details you want in an activewear jacket: a helmet compatible hood, adjustable cuffs and hems, plenty of stash pockets, and a soft chin guard.

It uses a 30-denier nylon shell which is more durable than other nylon and polyester shells. Like most parkas, it has a generous cute and makes for easier layering. It packs down into an included stuff sack but since it's a bigger parka, it won't pack down as small.

This lightweight jacket is less than 9 ounces but is stuffed with 800-fill goose down with synthetic insulation used only in the wrists so the cuffs don’t get damp with runoff.

It has a slimmer fit to be worn underneath a shell and comfortably fits under a backpack waist belt. This jacket also packs down small and has great compressibility to throw in a backpack or hang off your daypack.

The zip pockets and zip closure are small and use a small paracord tab and the hood has not adjustable cord but fully covers the neck. While these might seem like a drawback, these details keep this jacket nimble and out of the way for those that are climbing or tackling trails. The adjustable drawcord hem can seal out the elastic cuffs fit snug against your wrists.

The Thorium is warm, wind-resistant, and lightweight from the outerwear experts at Arc’teryx. It’s insulated with 750-fill gray goose down that’s RDS-certified and synthetic Coreloft insulation strategically placed throughout the jacket in areas prone to moisture. The elastic cuffs and drawstring hem help to keep out the cold and the jacket packs plenty of pockets to stash belongings.

Customers love the fit of this jacket because it’s easy and comfortable to layer and fits past the hip for a bit of extra coverage. The two-way zipper gives you more venting options when it gets too hot or you want to seal out the cold.

It’s compressible and packable, making for a good travel jacket, and packs down into its own included stuff sack.