I had the original Stretchdown for years I loved that jacket. It was time to get a new one so when I received the updated model of the Stretchdown I immediately didn't like it. Compared to the old one the loft and puffiness felt so much less substantial. It felt very flat even after giving it time to loft out of the package. The Stretchdown material itself also felt weirdly crinkly? The old stretchdown was this nice sleek soft fabric this felt to the touch like cheap paper. The fit is strange. It's small at the shoulders and billowy at the bottom. I tried 2 sizes and both of them were odd. I saw another guy walking around with the same jacket and same thing the bottom part of the jacket looked too long/big. I don't know why they changed it but I returned this in favor of the Ghost Whisperer and I like the Ghost Whisperer better because the fit makes more sense.
It'sokay
1 month ago
It's Okay
First off the color is nothing like the picture. More of a navy blue rather than the bright blue in the photo. The sleeves are long and the cuffing on the sleeve is weird and doesn't have enough elasticity to keep the wind out, okay if you are wearing gloves. The arm holes are also weird and rub my armpits awkwardly. I got medium and im 5'9" 175 lbs
GJM
2 months ago
Perfect Layer For Skiing
I bought it as a layer under my shell for skiing. Works great and keeps me warm. I'm 5'9" 190 # and bought a large. I would not use for hiking as it doesn't compress down enough to put in your day pack (but that's not why I bought it). Without reservation I highly recommend this jacket.
Verified Purchase
2 months ago
Bang On For Pnw Fall Days
Perfect jacket for those chilly days. Looks great, nice matte finish, not shiny like lots of puffers.
Theo
2 months ago
Well Fitting Warm Jacket
I bought one of these jackets a few years ago and liked it so much that I just got another one. Fits well, not too bulky but with great insulation, handy pockets to keep a toque or gloves ready to go. The last jacket held up well through several washes as well.
