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Quality puffer jackets are hard to find these days. In this post, we will share with you the top 5 Men's Winter Puffer Jackets
When the temperature drops, there is nothing like a nice jacket to keep you warm. Quality puffer jackets are much more difficult to identify with so many options, yet making the right choice can be a game-changer in the middle of February when the temperature in some places does not go above 40 degrees for another two months. It does not help if it is uber big and keeps you about as warm as a track jacket. A great puffer jacket fits snug on the body, is not too thick, or appears as if you are wearing a walking pillow, yet has a nice appeal to complement the body and enhance your style. That’s why we wanted to share with you the top 5 men’s winter puffer jackets.
*NOTE: for this post , we will NOT include parkas
Cerium SV Down Jacket/Hoodie | Arc'Teryx
$379
I am a fan of Arc’teryx products. Their jackets kept me warm in the below 30-degree winter weather in Chicago for many years. The Arc’teryx Cerium SV down hoodie is no exception. More like a jacket, Arc’teryx’s Cerium SV (meaning severe weather) piece is a beautiful blend of synthetic insulation placement in moisture-prone areas using Down Composite Mapping and premium down. This lighter-weight jacket performs surprisingly well, yet with 850-fill-power down, it is excellent on its own or as a mid-layer when the temperature drops.
Morgan Faux Fur-Lined Jacket | Save the Ducks
$248 – $186
Save what duck from who? That is what I thought when I first heard about this jacket, yet don’t judge it until you try it. This quilted jacket is made from 100% nylon fabric that reduces the jacket’s weight overall and the faux fur lining that is surprisingly warm. It is water repellent, absorbs humidity well, and dries quickly. This jacket comes in a variety of colors, and best of all, it is 100% animal-free.
Hybridge CW Bomber - Black Label | Canada Goose
$795
The Black Label Collection from Canada Goose is starting to gain a lot of attention. Although it may seem different, the Black Label Collection is a streamlined set of designs and features the logo in black or grey. Their Hybridge Bomber jacket still features their signature Thermal Mapping to place insulation where you need it most and is breathable for a variety of conditions. This is a pricey jacket, yet you will get every dollar’s worth (US or Canadian) when you use it.
Spyfire Down Jacket | KUHL
$229
KUHL may be new to some of us, and I was among them until last year when I searched for a new down jacket, and the Spyfire Down Jacket came up in my search results. Kuhl surely is carving its way into the puffer jacket scene with its own functional yet fashionable designs that are starting to have a massive following. This particular jacket used an 800-fill-power goose down that is packed effectively throughout the jacket. Their athletic or slimmer fit is favorable among those who are active, yet you can always go a size up to accommodate any of your favorite holiday meals that show up here and there. Just be careful of your arm length if you size down. There are chest pockets, which I am a fan of, and their shoulder panels are great for limiting damage from the friction that backpacks can cause over time. This is truly a fashionable jacket that has nicely integrated practical use into its design.
Expedition Pack Puffer Jacket | Fjallrave
$275 – $220
In the past five or so years, Fjallrave has gained massive popularity for its jackets and accessories. The Expedition Pack is one such reason. With a minimalist design, the Expedition Pack down jacket comes with 700 down-fill insulation that still keeps you warm in most colder weather conditions and is great with a base layer or thermal or as a mid-layer for much colder temperatures. One benefit is that their down is 100% traceable and is ethically produced, and your selection will never go out of style.