Men's Insulated Jackets
Men's Insulated Jackets for Every Kind of Cold
A good puffer jacket is the layer that decides whether you enjoy standing still. Ours cover both kinds of insulation: down for the most warmth in the smallest package, and synthetic for the wet, raw cold the Maine coast does best.
Browse by what you need:
- Serious cold, standing still: the Rab Neutrino Pro, an 800-fill down hoody built for camp and above the treeline
- Packable warmth you barely notice: the Rab Microlight Alpine, light enough to live in a daypack all winter
- Moving fast, staying warm: the Rab Xenair Alpine Light, synthetic and built for fast days in the mountains
- Damp coastal cold: the Patagonia Nano Puff, synthetic fill that keeps working when it gets wet
- Layering without bulk: the Nano Puff Vest, core warmth with your arms free
Down or synthetic is the real question, and the honest answer depends on how wet your winter gets. Our down and synthetic comparison walks through it in plain terms.
Build your complete setup:
- Men's Hardshell Jackets to go over the top when it turns wet
- Men's Fleece Jackets for a mid-layer you can hike in
- Men's Baselayer to start the system right
- Men's Gloves & Mittens for the parts that get cold first
- Snow & Ice for traction once the trail freezes
Come try one on at the Bangor or Bar Harbor store. Weight and fit are hard to judge from a photo.