Patagonia Down Sweater Special Edition

They look nice, but that price is getting into the Nunatak Skaha range, and they are made in China while Nunatak is made in the USA.

I like how the "Made in China" is a bullet point… Like you know they're proud it wasn't made in… umm… wait what's worse than China? Umm…

But they are probably eating organic in the factory cafeteria.

For a $150

Take a look at the Eddie Bauer First Ascent down sweater. I have one and like it plus it got good reviews here on BPL.

some EB first ascent are known for leaking feathers.

I wanted the last year's model in the 900 fill.

While I'd save up for a Skaha as well, they are still some $90 more than the Special Edition Sweater. I had heard rumors a while back that the SES was going to use cuben as the shell material…

JAck,

they all leak feathers sooner or later. I've seen exactly 4 leak from mine in heavy use over one week. Notta too bad.

Initially that happens. My Eddie Bauer jacket I bought in 1972 leaked a bit at first too. I lasted 15 years and two owners.

EB down jacket has a lifetime warranty on it; just in case your jacket start losing more feathers. :)

Looks good. I like the translucent fabric and the spec's are good.

First Ascent Downlights on clearance at Eddie Bauer. Just scored a tall for $89

I'd still buy a Montbell.

Oh it's soooo nice. Too bad I just recently bought the new R1 hoody and the hooded nanopuff or I would buy the new pata down sweater. The store here in Denver got it 3 weeks ago. A week after I bought my hooded nanopuff.

$275 is nearing absurdity for what you get in the Patagonia Down Sweater Special Edition IMO. Pass. I too, would opt for a Montbell UL Down Parka, which I already have, and paid 1/2 the amount of the Pata DS Special Edt. Weighs less, has a hood and doesn't resemble something you'd wear at some swanky ultra-premium vodka induced nightclub in downtown Moscow.

It's pretty clear you're paying for the "Special" in Special Edition.

I'd agree- not so special at $275

it's roughly 2.5 oz lighter than their "not special" down sweater- I own one of those and it's a quality garment w/ good loft and a few "extra" features like drawstring hem, zipper pockets, etc- mine is going to be relegated to winter duty as I just picked up a ex light (w/ a nice discount :)) that will now be my go to three season insulating layer

I could buy two ex lights for the same $ and still come in at the same weight :)

Chris

For that money I would get the PHD Ultra Down Pullover. I have one and can attest to the quality and warmth for the weight. (will buy another one when I destroy mine)

It is not a "special edition", but it is also not made in China.

It takes a while to get it made and shipped, but it is worth the wait in my humble opinion.