Down Jackets With Removable Sleeves

January 17, 2012 No comments yet

Wearing down jackets with removable sleeves is a great way to keep warm. They can also be a unique fashion statement. This versatile garment is perfect for people living in climates where the temperature can vary dramatically during the course of the day. The natural down clumps make the jackets much warmer than almost any [...]

Review of Rab Microlight Alpine eVent Down Jacket

January 9, 2012 No comments yet

When it comes to winter activity, comfortable outerwear is essential for making movement easy while maintaining warmth. High quality materials, combined with a versatile design, are important. Rab is a designer of quality winter wear for both men and women, with a variety of materials and styles that will make outdoor movement possible, while maintaining [...]

Can i put a down jacket in the dryer?

January 6, 2012 2 comments

There’s nothing quite as helpful during the cold and windy winter months as an old-fashioned down jacket. They’re warm, fluffy and do a fantastic job at keeping the bitter cold away from your skin. Unfortunately, all that use all but guarantees that your jacket will become quite dirty and smelly eventually. Most people opt to [...]

Review of North Face Nuptse 2 Jacket

January 3, 2012 No comments yet

North Face Nuptse 2 Jacket is a premium sports winter jacket with coveted down design. Its traditional look was recently redesigned so that the model for 2011 can look more stylish and trendy. It has a high loft with adjustable and elastic cuffs that provide maximum protection from a cold weather in even the most [...]

Down Jackets and Gore-tex

November 25, 2011 No comments yet

Gore-Tex fabrics are made by laminating their specially patented Gore-Tex membrane to high-performance textiles and then sealing them with a powerful solution for high and durable water protection. Gore-Tex jackets come in the price range of $475 to $550. These jackets are specially manufactured to bear the wear and tear that happens due to hard [...]

Down Jacket Temperature Rating

November 21, 2011 No comments yet

Down jacket temperature ratings are listed at a negative ten to fifteen degrees. A good down jacket wears at about thirteen ounces with researched warmth leverage set at 800 and up. Wearing a down jacket is one of the best ways to stay warm in cold weather. Most of the down jackets in the fill [...]

Down Jackets Throughout History

November 15, 2011 No comments yet

It has kept ducks and geese warm for hundreds of thousands of years, so it’s inevitable that eventually man would take note of the fluffy soft feathers and start incorporating down into clothing to keep himself warm. Down is the layer of soft feathers found between a bird’s skin and the stiffer feathers used for [...]

Down Jacket Drying

November 10, 2011 No comments yet

It is true that different down jacket manufacturers give out instructions on how to wash and dry these jackets. These instructions vary from one manufacturer to another. Some down jacket manufacturers do not encourage home drying simply because this can cause holes on your jacket. Most of them recommend commercial drying since it will retain [...]

Review of Ralph Lauren Bellecombe Hooded Down Jacket

November 5, 2011 No comments yet

If you want to be properly equipped to face whatever this winter throws at you, choose a Ralph Lauren Belelcombe Hooded Down Jacket. This jacket will keep you toasty and warm in a very super luxurious way. The Blue Label Bellecombe Hooded Down Jacket from Ralph Lauren is ideal for the coming months. Made of [...]

Complete Buyer’s Guide to Down Jackets

November 4, 2011 1 comment

Down jackets are popular all over the world. They come in a variety of styles and colors and can be worn comfortably by men and women. Most people know that a down jacket is made from real feathers, but there is much more to understand about down jackets before you head out to buy one. [...]