My friend asked me what puffy jacket I would recommend.

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Here we go: 

Synthetic or down? I prefer synthetic for hiking. It's better in the wet and will continue to provide insulation. I hike a lot in the wet, so it's what I prefer. I do have down jackets but don't tend to take them hiking these days.

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Checke out my video on jackets at this link or below at the end of this short review.

Synthetic Premium option

Premium Options

Arcteryx Atom LT

Love this Jacket. I've had one for around 7 years and i wear it all the time. Great for around town as well as on the trail.

Arcteryx  Nuclei

My new favourite hiking insulating jacket. Not so great for vigorous activity as i find it holds the sweat but great at keeping you warm when you need it.

Budget Option

Decathlon Trek 100

Reviews well. Yet to try, but looks like a great budget option.

Down Options

Montbell plasma 1000.

Dan Becker's favourite Jacket. I have Montbell gear but not this jacket. I would look at this one closely if in the market for a premium jacket made of down.

Arcteryx Cerium LT

My go to down jacket for the past 8 years. Still going strong and a great down jacket.

Budget option:

Decathlon MT 100.

Decathlon hasn’t been in Aus too long and every review is awesome. I am going to do a full budget kit soon and do a walk and Decathlon will feature heavily. I am going to get a MT 100 this winter. Looks like a great down jacket for AUD$109

Check out some of my favourite jackets that i've tested here...

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