Eddie Bauer Evertherm Down Hooded Jacket

The Evertherm Down Hooded Jacket appears simple on the surface, and it is, but what sets this down jacket apart from the rest is the new Thindown fabric insulation. This revolutionary new material abandons the traditional high-loft down clusters in exchange for ultra-thin down sheets. This down insulation requires no quilting or channels, and therefore eliminates bulk and cold spots. The result is maximum thermal efficiency that is uniform throughout. 

The hood of the jacket is just as insulated as the rest of the jacket but due to the ultra-thin nature of Thindow, it remains low-profile. Elastic binding at the opening creates a close fit and keeps cold out. The same elastic binding can be found at the wrist cuffs.

Three zippered pockets can be located on the exterior of the jacket; two hand warming pockets at the wrist, and one pocket on the chest.

A draw cord at the waist allows the hem to be adjusted but keeps the cord lock on the interior as to remain low-profile

The jacket is windproof and coated with Eddie Bauer’s own Stormrepel® Super DWR so that it repels moisture. An added bonus which adds to the simplicity of this down jacket is that it can be machine washed and dried.

Shell and liner: 100% nylon
Insulation: 30g Evertherm® down insulation (85% goose down, 15%polyester fibres)

• 3 waterproof zippered pockets (2 hand warming, 1 chest)
• Adjustable hem at waist with draw cord
• Evertherm® down insulation
• Low-profile insulated hood
• Stormrepel® super DWR
• Machine washable

Want a puffy with no puff? This ultra-thin jacket is a big win for down insulation. The warmth to weight ratio surpasses other jackets that offer similar temperature ratings; not only is this hybrid insulator lighter, but much thinner than similarly warm jackets. Given its appearance, I assumed this would be a synthetic insulation like Primaloft Gold® Insulation found in the Stio Azura XT Hooded Jacket {link}, but this hybrid down insulation is even thinner and the jacket weighs 7g less. 

Though the nylon shell is treated with a high-quality DWR coating and the zippers are waterproof, the insulation remains untreated and is not hydrophobic. With many down treatment options on the market, it’s a little surprising that this garment lacks this feature, but it certainly isn’t that big of a deal; especially considering the other strengths of this jacket. 

When it comes down to it, if you want the most warmth in the lightest and most compact package, this jacket is for you.