We review 20 of the most popular synthetic insulated jackets and tested the top models for months in conditions as diverse as mountains in Arizona to snow storms near Bend, Oregon to walking a toddler in Portland. We considered models by Patagonia, Arc’teryx, L.L.Bean, Mountain Hardwear, Rab, Outdoor Research, The North Face, and Montbell.
Read MoreThe Patagonia Micro Puff is our favorite synthetic insulated jacket with an incredible warmth-to-weight ratio and retains its warmth when wet.
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