Down Jackets
REI Magma 850
We bought these because the price tag looked good and it was before I took a magnifying glass to the technical specifications of every piece of gear we bought. They're a few ounces heavy than some of the competition, but you're rewarded with a little more durability. Both of ours have been on several thru-hikes, so we have hundreds of days of use on these jackets in the real world. They've held up well, both the face fabric and the loft of the down. I feel they're a great value for their price.
(Seen here on Moose and Bugs by Stuart Lake near the Enchantments in the Washington Cascades soaking up some winter sun.)
Patagonia Half-Zip Down Jacket
This was an addition to my (Moose) kit before our thru-hike of the Grand Enchantment Trail. I wanted to shave a few ounces on my kit and this hoodless, half-zip jacket fit the bill. Unfortunately, it's been discontinued and there fully featured jacket available without that don't come in too much heavier.
(Worn at a frosty cowboy camp somewhere in New Mexico, displaying a frozen sock.)
