The Best Down Jackets of 2026

Backcountry Just Dropped its Summer Semi-Annual Sale - These Patagonia Jackets are Up to 50% Off

Backcountry's Summer Semi-Annual Sale offers up to 50% off select Patagonia jackets, including the Houdini, Torrentshell 3L, R1 Air Hoodie, and Nano Puff.

Patagonia just dropped its Fall 2026 Collection filled with adventure-ready gear

As Patagonia puts it, these pieces are “made for the moment, built for a lifetime,” blending performance, durability, and timeless style.

The Best Down Jackets of 2026

We tested the 14 best down jackets from Patagonia, Rab, Mountain Hardwear, and more to help you find the best jacket for your needs.

Patagonia Reworks Its Modern Mountain Icon into an Everyday Jacket with Mil-Spec Styling

Welcome to the new era for the mountain-famous Nano-Air, now optimized for everyday wear off the slopes. Patagonia If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more Retro-X. R1. The Houdini. Patagonia’s archive is full of iconic jackets for use on and off the mountain. But when it comes to modern technical performance, the Nano-Air ranks damn near the peak. In Gear Patrol‘s original review back in 2014, we asserted, “The Nano-Ai…