| Hive Mind, esp outdoorsy types 19:46 - Nov 27 with 417 views | BlueandTruesince82 |
Mrs B and T mentioned earlier in the year that she would like a proper down filled jacket so I am looking at getting her one for Xmas.
I have seen a Marmot one that I think is her vibe but knkw very little about the brand, does anyone have any insight around their quality?
The alternative is a Gant jacket, I know they are not specialists in outdoor gear but they do make good quality clothes.
Any insight greatly welcomed, thanks all |  |
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| Hive Mind, esp outdoorsy types on 21:50 - Nov 27 with 280 views | Swansea_Blue |
I had a Marmot jacket a fair few years ago and it was very good. I think they’re still reliable, but haven’t bought anything from them for about a decade. They were always known as a ‘proper’ outdoor brand and hadn’t descended into highly street fashion like Berghaus or North Face (although both of those still do very good technical gear too).
I wouldn’t have any concerns if you think it’s suitable. |  |
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| Hive Mind, esp outdoorsy types on 23:01 - Nov 27 with 193 views | tommcd |
Nothing wrong with Marmot, decent genuine outdoor brand, seems to focus more on Europe and USA than UK (they used to have a shop in Westfield, Stratford about 15years ago). They’ve not become a fashion label like many of the big names, so you probably pay less of a brand-premium. Marmot’s Precip waterproof jacket is hard to beat at the price for example.
Have a look at SportPursuit online, they’ve some decent deals on lots of down jackets at the mo. Also have a fair bit of Marmot stuff when I’ve looked before.
For UK based companies (if that matters at all) take a look at Alpkit (originated near Nottingham) their Filoment jacket is a bit of a staple. Also Rab (be prepared to pay that brand premium though), depending where you are they have a couple of outlet shops with big discounts (in store only though), look up Mountain Outfitters (the name of their outlet). |  | | |
| Hive Mind, esp outdoorsy types on 23:06 - Nov 27 with 186 views | redrickstuhaart |
| Hive Mind, esp outdoorsy types on 23:01 - Nov 27 by tommcd |
Nothing wrong with Marmot, decent genuine outdoor brand, seems to focus more on Europe and USA than UK (they used to have a shop in Westfield, Stratford about 15years ago). They’ve not become a fashion label like many of the big names, so you probably pay less of a brand-premium. Marmot’s Precip waterproof jacket is hard to beat at the price for example.
Have a look at SportPursuit online, they’ve some decent deals on lots of down jackets at the mo. Also have a fair bit of Marmot stuff when I’ve looked before.
For UK based companies (if that matters at all) take a look at Alpkit (originated near Nottingham) their Filoment jacket is a bit of a staple. Also Rab (be prepared to pay that brand premium though), depending where you are they have a couple of outlet shops with big discounts (in store only though), look up Mountain Outfitters (the name of their outlet). |
Depends on the purpose really.
A serious one is intended largely for when you camp at night, or to be under a waterproof shell if its wet. Down's insulation properties drop very fast when it gets wet.
Montane are very good. |  | | |
| Hive Mind, esp outdoorsy types on 23:37 - Nov 27 with 136 views | BlueandTruesince82 |
| Hive Mind, esp outdoorsy types on 23:01 - Nov 27 by tommcd |
Nothing wrong with Marmot, decent genuine outdoor brand, seems to focus more on Europe and USA than UK (they used to have a shop in Westfield, Stratford about 15years ago). They’ve not become a fashion label like many of the big names, so you probably pay less of a brand-premium. Marmot’s Precip waterproof jacket is hard to beat at the price for example.
Have a look at SportPursuit online, they’ve some decent deals on lots of down jackets at the mo. Also have a fair bit of Marmot stuff when I’ve looked before.
For UK based companies (if that matters at all) take a look at Alpkit (originated near Nottingham) their Filoment jacket is a bit of a staple. Also Rab (be prepared to pay that brand premium though), depending where you are they have a couple of outlet shops with big discounts (in store only though), look up Mountain Outfitters (the name of their outlet). |
The one I had seen was on sports pursuits and seems like very good deal, as does the gant for that matter.
We're not really campers or hikers. This would mostly be used for keeping warm on cold walks, I know down isn't really for wet days unless the cost is properly waterproof but I dont see either of us being out much in the rain so that should be ok.
Main aim is that it keeps her really warm and snug on cold days and also that it lasts.
Appreciate the other suggestions, have looked at a couple of Rabb options, Helly Hansen, North Face Berghaus etc but this seems like the best quality vs price point mix. Just making sure I'm not sucked in by a price point that belies a lack of clarity, original price is listed as £300 but can never be sure how made up those are | |
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| Hive Mind, esp outdoorsy types on 00:31 - Nov 28 with 95 views | tommcd |
| Hive Mind, esp outdoorsy types on 23:37 - Nov 27 by BlueandTruesince82 |
The one I had seen was on sports pursuits and seems like very good deal, as does the gant for that matter.
We're not really campers or hikers. This would mostly be used for keeping warm on cold walks, I know down isn't really for wet days unless the cost is properly waterproof but I dont see either of us being out much in the rain so that should be ok.
Main aim is that it keeps her really warm and snug on cold days and also that it lasts.
Appreciate the other suggestions, have looked at a couple of Rabb options, Helly Hansen, North Face Berghaus etc but this seems like the best quality vs price point mix. Just making sure I'm not sucked in by a price point that belies a lack of clarity, original price is listed as £300 but can never be sure how made up those are |
For warmth to weight ratio, it’s hard to beat down, and looked after it lasts well.
It has drawbacks though.
The down in many jackets is treated to help stop it wetting out for as long as possible, often the outer fabric of a down jacket is treated with a water repellant coating to help water bead up rather than soaking in. Both of which are attempts to combat downs biggest problem, when it gets wet it doesn’t insulate well and takes forever to dry.
Those coatings don’t last well with strong detergents though, so the usual advice is to wash them with specific ‘down wash’ or just soap flakes. Once it’s washed if you can’t tumble dry it, it’ll take weeks to dry and be really hard to get it un-clumped and re-lofted. Throw it in a tumble drier with a couple of tennis balls and its much quicker, still takes a good few hours though (my tumble dryer turns off when it think things are dry, which is really annoying with down as it dries so slowly, dryer thinks it’s dry when the clumps of down are still hours away from dry, time-based laundrette machine works much better).
Not trying to put you off, I love my down jackets, but if a coat being easy to look after is important, the synthetic alternatives might be better suited. | | | |
| Hive Mind, esp outdoorsy types on 00:41 - Nov 28 with 71 views | Ryorry |
| Hive Mind, esp outdoorsy types on 00:31 - Nov 28 by tommcd |
For warmth to weight ratio, it’s hard to beat down, and looked after it lasts well.
It has drawbacks though.
The down in many jackets is treated to help stop it wetting out for as long as possible, often the outer fabric of a down jacket is treated with a water repellant coating to help water bead up rather than soaking in. Both of which are attempts to combat downs biggest problem, when it gets wet it doesn’t insulate well and takes forever to dry.
Those coatings don’t last well with strong detergents though, so the usual advice is to wash them with specific ‘down wash’ or just soap flakes. Once it’s washed if you can’t tumble dry it, it’ll take weeks to dry and be really hard to get it un-clumped and re-lofted. Throw it in a tumble drier with a couple of tennis balls and its much quicker, still takes a good few hours though (my tumble dryer turns off when it think things are dry, which is really annoying with down as it dries so slowly, dryer thinks it’s dry when the clumps of down are still hours away from dry, time-based laundrette machine works much better).
Not trying to put you off, I love my down jackets, but if a coat being easy to look after is important, the synthetic alternatives might be better suited. |
Had a Helly Hansen jacket once, not filled with anything, lasted well & more rain-resistent than any other breathable jacket I've had. |  |
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| Hive Mind, esp outdoorsy types on 02:28 - Nov 28 with 27 views | Illinoisblue |
Check out Fjallraven. Not cheap but do some really nice jackets. |  |
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