Alexia

The zipper glides smoothly and the down fill is surprisingly lofty for how tiny it packs down — I stuffed it into the pocket and it fit easily in my daypack. Took it out on a freezing morning bike ride and the wind just bounced right off me, no cold spots at all.

I wore this on a blustery winter hike and couldn’t believe how well it blocked the wind—even on exposed ridges, I stayed toasty. The down fill feels luxurious but still compresses small enough to stash in my jersey pocket when I worked up a sweat.

I was blown away by how warm this jacket stays even in gusty winds, the down insulation is seriously effective. It easily packs down into its own pocket, which made it a no-brainer to stash in my jersey on a chilly morning ride. The wind-stopping power is no joke—I stayed comfortable when I would no