Are down jackets the warmest in very cold temperatures and high winds?
we’re talking -20*C temps thinking about getting a North Face “Nuptse” jacket A down jacket is nice and warm, but will do you no good if you are wearing running shoes, jeans, no gloves, and no hat. Many people focus on trying to get the best jacket possible, and they tend to neglect the areas that will make you feel as cold as not having a good jacket in the first place. For example, warm winter boots that are good at keeping slush away from your socks will help you feel ten or more degrees warmer than with just Nike running shoes or uninsulated high-tops. And since you can lose anywhere from 30% (resting) to 50% (exercising) of your body heat through your head, it is important to get a nice woolen hat, toque, or even just earmuffs as you will definitely feel it if the jacket you buy does not have a hood. The other issue about jackets is whether they can breathe or not. Your body is constantly releasing moisture (aka sweat). If that humidity cannot go anywhere and does not get wicked a
