Patagonia Men's Down Sweater - Forge Grey / M

I can’t say enough good things about this jacket. I’ve owned it for about three years now and it’s still as warm and tough as the day I bought it. It’s accompanied me on week-long backcountry trips, weekend-warrior camp outings, cold fall hikes, casual city strolls and everything in between. In really cold temps, it’s still easy to layer and the internal chest pocket is great for keeping a snack from freezing on a cold hike. It can be rolled up into about the size of a 40oz bottle and still retains its puff and warmth after being unrolled which makes it great for when you need to add or shed layers when you’re outside. I’m 6’2” and 180lbs and the medium fits me perfectly.

I've only recently gotten this sweater and it's my first puffy from Patagonia. So far, I'm very impressed and it's already become a frequent go-to in my coat closet. The medium size is a perfect fit for me at 6', 178lbs, 32 waist with room for a base layer and mid layer like a grid fleece, and it fits well under my rain shell. I live in TX, so that layering system is rarely needed.Most of the time I wear this over a t-shirt and flannel on chilly (50ish) days around town. It's great for that! The warmth of this is just about right for running errands around town, hanging at the trailhead, or for backyard hangs around the fire pit. I will overheat fairly fast with any activity that pushes the heart rate up.The finish/build quality is top notch. The zipper runs great ... MoreI've only recently gotten this sweater and it's my first puffy from Patagonia. So far, I'm very impressed and it's already become a frequent go-to in my coat closet. The medium size is a perfect fit for me at 6', 178lbs, 32 waist with room for a base layer and mid layer like a grid fleece, and it fits well under my rain shell. I live in TX, so that layering system is rarely needed.Most of the time I wear this over a t-shirt and flannel on chilly (50ish) days around town. It's great for that! The warmth of this is just about right for running errands around town, hanging at the trailhead, or for backyard hangs around the fire pit. I will overheat fairly fast with any activity that pushes the heart rate up.The finish/build quality is top notch. The zipper runs great and is easy to start while not snagging on my neck when fully zipped. One small feature that I really like is the stitching around the collar that keeps it pulled away from the neck when unzipped. The product photos show this well. I have some puffy jackets that don't do this. It's a small thing but it adds to the comfort and style of the sweater. Also, the fabric is super soft feeling both inside and out!I'm looking forward to testing how well it holds up over time!

Great jacket for all kinds of activities. I've used it casually around town, walking the dog, on some strenuous hikes and even some trail running when the temperature was in the single digits / teens. It is perfect for those cold starts or while you warm up waiting for your partner in the parking lot. I love the chest zip pocket and that it packs down super small so you can throw it in your pack when you inevitably start sweating! You can open the hand pockets for a little ventilation, but it does get too hot for sustained running.Sizing break down: I wear a large in the old Nano Puff Bivy, so I thought a large would be best in this jacket as well. I think a medium would actually work better if you only plan to wear a thin/light baselayer underneath. I'm 6'0" ... MoreGreat jacket for all kinds of activities. I've used it casually around town, walking the dog, on some strenuous hikes and even some trail running when the temperature was in the single digits / teens. It is perfect for those cold starts or while you warm up waiting for your partner in the parking lot. I love the chest zip pocket and that it packs down super small so you can throw it in your pack when you inevitably start sweating! You can open the hand pockets for a little ventilation, but it does get too hot for sustained running.Sizing break down: I wear a large in the old Nano Puff Bivy, so I thought a large would be best in this jacket as well. I think a medium would actually work better if you only plan to wear a thin/light baselayer underneath. I'm 6'0" 175lbs, 32 waist and an athletic build. In the large, I have room to wear a heavyweight cotton hoodie underneath plus a little extra.