Extreme Cold
For temperatures below zero degrees F the Mountain Hardwear subzero reigns supreme. The jacket can be purchased with or without a hood and sheds wind and weather. It weighs in under 2 lbs. and packs down small.
Cold
For moderately cold conditions the Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket is ideal. This is the choice of many experienced backpackers because it is lightweight, packs down small and is very warm. At 12.4 oz. it is easy to haul around and will come in handy when the temperature drops. It also works as a mid-layer for extreme cold.
Moderate
For cool temperatures the MontBell Ultralight Down Inner Jacket is a great choice. This jacket weighs in at 7.3 oz. making it a top choice for cool summer nights. It packs down extra small and is effective as a mid-layer in colder temperatures.
Article Written By Zach Lazzari
Zach Lazzari is an outdoor writing specialist. He has experience in website writing as well as standard newspaper writing. He wrote an outdoor column for the Silver World in Lake City, Colo., and articles for Colorado-mountain-adventure.com. Lazzari is currently completing his bachelor's degree online through Arizona State University and lives in southwest Montana.
