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Patagonia Down Sweater Hoodie - Men's review: My Real - World Experience
Hey, guys! Last fall, I got this Patagonia Down Sweater Hoodie from the European website. I wanted to replace my old Arc'teryx cerium lt. Over the past year, I've worn it everywhere, from just going about my daily life to a super cold winter trip in Senja, Norway, and even on a summer RV camping trip around Iceland. It's been through a lot, and here's what I really think about it. There are some great things, but also a few not - so - great things.
The Cut is on Point
The way this thing is cut is awesome. The shoulders and back have this really cool, 3 - D - like design. I've got a 110 - centimeter chest, and a medium fits me just right. With the Arc'teryx cerium, I had to go for a large. The hood fits my head perfectly, and the collar is high. It's like a little shield against the cold wind. And the best part? It's not all puffy and bulky. I can wear it under my hard - shell jacket, and it just stays nice and flat. It's great for both just hanging out and for when I'm out on an adventure.
More Fill, More Warmth? Kind of...
Starting from the 2023 models, they upped the fill to 150 grams of 800 - fill - power goose down. Patagonia says it's 29% warmer than the old version. In theory, it should be one of the warmest among these slim - cut down jackets. But in real life, it's still a mid - to - light - weight jacket. When it's really cold and windy, you can still feel the cold in those spaces between the rows of down. To be honest, I didn't feel like it was a whole lot warmer than my old cerium lt.
DWR is a Bit of a Let - Down
Since this is a light - weight down jacket, it's usually worn when the weather is changing from rain to snow. But the DWR (the water - repellent stuff) on this Patagonia isn't that great. After just a month of wearing it, the fabric started getting wet easily. I think it might have something to do with the new Net Plus fabric they used. But here's the thing: every time I wash and dry it, the DWR comes back for a little while. Still, it's a bit of a hassle to keep doing that.
The Down Leakage is a Bummer
Down leakage is a problem with a lot of light - weight down jackets, and this Patagonia is no exception. In fact, it's the worst I've seen. With the cerium lt, the down would just kind of sneak out around the seams. But with this Patagonia, the down actually pokes right through the fabric. It was really bad in the first few weeks. But hey, it's not so bad that it stops me from using it or keeps me from being warm. It's just a bit annoying to see feathers sticking out all the time.
All in all, as far as these slim - cut down jackets go, the Patagonia Down Sweater Hoodie is just okay. There are other brands like Rab or Mountain Hardwear that offer better value for your money in the same price range. But if you're like me and you like how Patagonia looks, and you're not in Germany, and you want to wear something that looks outdoorsy when you're at work or school without looking like you're about to climb a mountain, then this jacket might be a good pick for you. It's got that style factor, and it can do double - duty as both a fashion statement and a semi - functional outdoor piece.
