The 7 Best Puffer Jackets Of 2023 According To Outdoor Gear Experts

When looking for your best puffer jacket, consider insulation type, weight and features like pockets.

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How We Chose
Best Overall
Best for Hiking
Best for Backpacking
Best Heavyweight
Best Budget
Best for Style
Best Lightweight
What to Look for

Most companies make and market jackets according to gender, so we have listed both women’s and men’s puffer jackets below. The main difference is the fit. However, materials, quality and comfort should be the same between gender-labeled pairs. Choose whichever fit feels best to you.

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        https://www.montbell.us

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‌Weight: ‌8.6 oz (men); 7.3 oz (women) ‌Material: ‌Nylon ripstop (shell); 800 fill down insulation ‌Hooded: ‌Yes

‌Buy it: ‌Montbell.us (men); Montbell.us (women); ‌Price: ‌$249

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        https://www.avantlink.com

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‌Weight: ‌11.9 oz (men); 10 oz (women) ‌Material: ‌Recycled polyester (shell); recycled PrimaLoft Gold Insulation ‌Hooded: ‌No

‌Buy it: ‌REI (men); REI (women); ‌Price: ‌$229

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        https://www.anrdoezrs.net

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‌Weight: ‌6.9 oz ‌Material: ‌Recycled ripstop (shell); 800 fill down insulation ‌Hooded: ‌No

‌Buy it: ‌MountainHardwear.com (men); MountainHardwear.com (women); ‌Price: ‌$325

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        https://www.campsaver.com

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‌Weight: ‌1 lb 5.3 oz (men); 1 lb 1 oz (women) ‌Material: ‌Pertex Quantum Pro (shell); 800 fill down insulation ‌Hooded: ‌Yes

‌Buy it: ‌Campsaver.com (men); Campsaver.com (women); ‌Price: ‌$375

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        https://www.amazon.com

‌Weight: ‌12.31 oz (men); 11.22 oz (women) ‌Material: ‌Nylon and polyester (shell); polyester (fill) ‌Hooded: ‌No

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        https://go.skimresources.com

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‌Weight: ‌11.34 oz (men); 8.16 oz (women) ‌Material: ‌Ripstop (shell); 700 fill down ‌Hooded: ‌Yes (stowable)

‌Buy it: ‌TheNorthFace.com (men); TheNorthFace.com (women); ‌Price: ‌$320

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‌Weight: ‌11 oz (men); 9.9 oz (women) ‌Material: ‌Nylon (shell); 850 fill down insulation ‌Hooded: ‌Yes

‌Buy it: ‌Arcteryx.com (men); Arcteryx.com (women); ‌Price: ‌$379

Type Pros Cons ‌Down‌ Lighter More durableEasy to compress /pack ExpensiveDoesn’t stand up to moisture ‌Synthetic‌ Less Expensive Stands up to moisture Heavier Less durable Less easy to compress/pack

More durableEasy to compress /pack

Stands up to moisture

Less durable

Less easy to compress/pack

The higher the fill, the warmer the jacket.

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