Synthetic Puffy Jacket

Synthetic insulation comes in sheets that are stuffed between the outer and inner layers of fabric so even if you tear your jacket you don t have to worry too much about the insulation dispersing.

Synthetic puffy jacket.

A synthetic puffy should allow for a thin baselayer and fleece underneath with a shell over it. We ve updated our guide of the best synthetic down jackets with the 13 best picks for winter 2020. The rab xenon is a perfect example of excellent value. Synthetic jackets have historically been less spendy than down competitors but with their rise in popularity the field at least price wise has evened out.

Synthetic down has traditionally been regarded as a cheaper less effective alternative to the real thing but thanks to advances in technology synthetics have come into their own rivaling goose down in many areas and even. For more background see our comparison table and buying advice below the picks. As such it s usually cheaper heavier and less puffy. Below are our picks for the best synthetic jackets of 2020 from lightweight pieces designed for cool fall and spring weather to winter parkas that can handle the toughest four season conditions.

Last updated december 2019. Synthetic insulation is fake down. A good insulated jacket doesn t have to cost an arm and a leg but plan on spending a good chunk of change for excellent quality. Prices and links have also been updated.

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