by huwthomas » Mon Sep 05, 2016 4:14 pm
So I have a bit of money to burn, and the obvious hole in my outdoor inventory is a down jacket.
I've never owned one of these, partly because the warm/emergency layer I've always carried is a fleece. I've checked the gear section, and there are no recent reviews of down jackets, so looking for advice
Are they actually worth it - in terms of cost-weight-warmth, is it worth having one in your pack? My likely use would be winter walking/mountaineering in Britain, possibly branching out to use as a belaying jacket.
If yes, then which one would you recommend, based on personal experience. My upper limit is £200, but would rather not spend more than £150.