Looking for a new winter jacket

Do you have a weight restriction Brett? What's your expected temperature usage?

Not really on the weight but would like to keep it in the light category is possible, doesn't have to be ultralight. And the winters around here only get down to about -10F usually and I can always layer an R2 underneath of it.

Much similar conditions to what I see in Central Michigan.

For around town use in 20f to -10f I use a Parka with 12oz of down and that keeps me warm enough.

If I had to pick one down jacket for everything in New England, it would probably be my Marmot Zeus or a similar Patagonia Down Sweater. Heavy enough for an around town car jacket down to 20 degrees F, but light enough to be perfectly comfortable up to perhaps 35 to 40 degrees. Packs into its own pocket, not as small as an ultralight, but small enough to put in a backpack. And, looks better for around town than the ultralight hoodies. Weighs about 14 ounces with 20 denier non-shiny polyester ripstop.

I think the Zeus is probably in the 4 ounces of down range, so something like that or the Montbell seems sensible.

I also have super warm baffled down jacket with 10 ounces of 800 fill down. That's fantastic on very cold winter days 0f to 10f, but too much jacket most of the time.

REI has them on sale for $120. Sierra Trading Post has a couple of bright colors for $92 with their e-mail discount codes.

Thanks, I liked the Zeus at the local store but they did not have an XXL and the XL barely fit. Will try on the down sweater if they have one.

First Ascent/Eddie Bauer makes their Downlight parka in a tall option. It's similar or a bit less warm than the MB Alpine Light and the usually have great end of season sales.

I second First Ascent. I'm a Large/Tall and have many FA garments, including the down jacket. Their talls really are tall (not necessarily true of their Eddie Bauer street clothes), the quality is good, the weight is reasonable, and the price is okay as long as you don't do something silly like paying the tag price. Wait a week or three and you can almost always find stuff 25% off, sometimes a lot more. I'm a happy customer.

>> Thanks, I liked the Zeus at the local store but they did not have an XXL and the XL barely fit. Will try on the down sweater if they have one.

REI has XXL on sale for $120 in three colors: bright navy (blue), cinder (gray), and methyl blue (aqua).

Sierra Trading Post has XXL's in neon green and bright yellow. $130 and I think there's a 35% off coupon from their mailing list.

I got mine at TJMaxx for $99. They have gotten a couple of colors each year recently. Heck of a nice lightweight down jacket for $99…

There are also some decently priced ones on eBay. Looking only to spend around $100 if I can but I think there is a selection out there for that price. My TJ Maxx never gets anything good in but I will take a look again. Thanks.

The only way I would get a First Ascent piece is if it was about half price since I don't see their quality to be much better than Marmot.

"The only way I would get a First Ascent piece is if it was about half price since I don't see their quality to be much better than Marmot."

The OP asked about tall sizes, which eliminates Marmot and darn near every other brand. That said, it's usually possible to find First Ascent stuff at 40% off if you're willing to wait and watch.