Down vs Synthetic Jackets / Which one would be best for you 

As a frugal person, synthetic is the way to go. Decathlon’s is great! Sleeping bags as well as my cheaper single walled tent gets condensation and wets my foot-end in the mornings.

like most I have both, but you cant beat wool great video with the cold weather approaching

Great explanation! Henry sighting!

Saw you had a Columbia jacket there in your mix so I wanted to ask if you've noticed much benefit to the reflective "Omni-heat" stuff they've added to the inside of some jackets. I think UnderArmour is doing something similar with their ColdGear line too. I know reflictix is being used and recommended all over the place for coozies and pads, but are these reflective layers in jackets worth going after? Thanks!

This was really informative, Thank You from Australia.

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i am going hiking in the himalays in january. i have to buy a jacket. its going to be a 7 day hike where it may get windy and have fresh snowfall should i get a sythetic jacket? Since i am from india the only two brands which we have is columbia or decat unfortunately.can you suggest me a jacket from either or which i should purchase. ideal temperature is going to be -10 in the night and negatve 5 in the day. thank you

Neither, go with wool everything. Wool provides warmth even when wet plus it wicks away moisture better than down or synthetic.

Great video! Very well done with the research and explanation. I’m partial to synthetic. I’m in a wet environment most of the time so having it still keep you warm while wet is a plus. Also, the synthetic jacket I have (Enlightened Equipment Torid Apex) there are no baffles so no drafts and is a little better in the wind. However, I had no idea that down is more durable than synthetic and synthetic loses its properties faster. Maybe I’ll rethink my choices.

Great video! I wish I would have thought of it first! lol.

Thanks for explaining the DOWN related info. Really helpful.

I camp in so many different environments down just wouldn't ever work for me. Compresses ok for me..........One jacket is all I would want to take. Price helps too. Thanks for the video..

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Hey, bro it's been a while. I listened to each word there. I found it every interesting and your delivery easy to follow. I've just purchased a synthetic jacket - yeah them down jackets cost. Well, good going. All the best. Mark

Another well done video and some great research explained. Down booties, pants and a jacket go in my winter backpack every time. Nice looking pack by the way. What brand was it? Thanks for another informative and entertaining video. Take care, Al

Great video. I like the synthetic for day to day use and when out in wet weather. I don't use my down puffy as much these days because I don't want to oil it up and have to wash it. 😆 Where I'm at it doesn't get too cold so a fleece is good enough most of the time.

Thank you so much Absolutely complete explanation

Good info. Happy turkey day Marine.

Hahaha I laughed seeing you sneeze at 6:34 ;)

👍 Excellent review of these 2 insulators. I live in South Texas and cold weather generally is accompanied by wet weather. If you can stay dry, you can generally stay warm. So, it is synthetic for me.

Fantastic information! Thanks Mr. Marine Man!

Super video and very informative. Quick question on survival blankets that fold up into small square packets. What are they made of? How are they so warm?

I have a light down jacket like your red one. It is several years old and in good shape still. Crazy how warm That little thing is, especially with other layers. Take care. Enjoy this long autumn.

Thanks for the great info on down & synthetic jackets. It was very understandable & informative 👍

👍 use both

To be honest, for me, it comes down to ethical choice. I don't need animals to suffer for my choice to go hiking when there are so many good synthetic options