3 season down jacket for female partner

30*-60* isn’t very cold. My wife uses her Patagonia Down Sweater in those temps, no problem.

BUT, there are lighter options that are warmer.

The Arcteryx Cerium LT Hoody can be found on sale right now. My wife has this too, and loves it.

I think the Montbell Alpine Light Hoody will likely give the best warmth/weight for the buck.

I like bradmacmt’s suggestion of the Mont-Bell Alpine Light if your on a budget.   If money isn’t an issue, what about the Mont-Bell Plasma 1000 Parka or the Rab Zero G?  My wife has a Rab jacket (I think it is an older Neutrino Endurance) that is really puffy and still under a pound.  She runs really cold and that always keeps her warm.

I’ve used a patagonia down sweater without a hoody. I have a down hood and other various hats, buffs, scarves that can add warmth. Also, wearing a rain jacket or windshirt on top of (or under) my patagonia adds warmth.

My favorite is my custom Nunatak Skaha

“I think the Montbell Alpine Light Hoody will likely give the best warmth/weight for the buck.”

this would be my suggestion as well, my wife loves hers- very good weight to warmth ratio

LL Bean and Eddie Bauer have 800 to 850 fill jackets and hoodies that are on sale and VERY well made.

Totally different class than the hoodies being recommended (at about $30), but I still use a Costco Triple Star down hoody from several years ago that weighs 12 ounces and is way loftier and warmer than many down sweaters. Discontinued but I see you can still find them on Ebay, and I bet you could get one from Gear Swap here as lots of BPLers were buying them. Check out this old thread for some reactions to it from women and men using them and for sizing (it’s made for kids): https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/54208/

Thanks guys

my wife uses the Montbell Superior Down hoody for three season use. It’ll fit a fleece hoody underneath, and the combination is plenty warm.