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    Paul Osborn
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    @bcoutdoors

    So I have some questions on down jackets. I don't have a lot of experience with them but down here in South America I've come across a number of knockoffs that are made in peru.

    This may not make sense, but the down filled jacket seams go right through (i.e. where the seam is there is no insulation). Is this normal or do quality jackets have offset seams so that the down is distributed evenly and you don't loose heat at the seams?

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    CW
    BPL Member

    @simplespirit

    Locale: .

    What you're referring to sounds like a sewn-thru design. It's normal practice for most jackets under say $300.

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    Bob Gross
    BPL Member

    @b-g-2-2

    Locale: Silicon Valley

    Down jackets that are sewn through are either cheaply made, or else they are intended for moderate-to-mild conditions. Quality down jackets that are intended for cold conditions are nearly always baffled.

    –B.G.–

    #1738152
    Paul Osborn
    Member

    @bcoutdoors

    Wow and these things are all around $50 or so for a really high loft.

    I might take another gander at them… Although I might have to take off the logos.

    #1738153
    Adam Kramer
    BPL Member

    @rbeard

    Locale: ATL, Southern Appalachia

    if you wear a windshirt over your down, you shouldn't notice any heat loss from the seams. also, remember that when worn, the down might fill in around the seam depending on how you wear the jacket. regardless, although it is not as warm as a baffled jacket, the heat loss is minimal and can be mitigated with a wind shirt.

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    Paul Osborn
    Member

    @bcoutdoors

    Thanks everyone for the feedback.

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    Paul Tree
    Member

    @paul_tree

    Locale: Wowwww

    heh.. "gander"

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