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Howling winds and icy winter mornings are no match for a good puffer jacketThese high-tech coats use “baffles” of duck, goose or synthetic down to trap body heat and keep out the cold,
The key to this is “fill power”, which is a measure of the fluffiness and insulation ability of down. Simply put: the higher the number, the more heat it traps and the more comfortable you’ll be on days when temperatures drop.
In my search for the best men’s puffer jacket, I prioritized a good warmth-to-weight ratio and freedom of movement. I looked for durable outer covers that would hold up to dirty dog walks or walks hiking Travel, which ensures they’re practical enough for everyday wear without making you look like the Michelin man’s dad.
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The best men’s puffer jackets for 2025 are:
- overall best – OEX Kintra Down Jacket: £180, Gooutdoors.co.uk
- best budget buy – Peter Storm Loach Down Jacket: £65, Gooutdoors.co.uk
- best for durability – Carhartt Rain Defender: £103.99, Carhartt.com
- Best for bitter situations – Shackleton Halley Ultralight Jacket: £325, shackleton.com
how i tested
I had a good window for testing when the UK experienced arctic winds and long periods of dry and very cold weather. This gave me the environment I needed to test my evaluation criteria – such as warmth, weight ratio and fit. The jackets were worn during day walks across the bitterly cold and windy Dartmoor, where high granite outcrops provided ample opportunity to test each jacket’s ability to withstand cold, wind, rain and general abrasion from the environment. As always, I also considered the price of each product to assess value for money.
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