Patagonia Women's Down Sweater

Light, soft, & warm
So comfortable. Fantastic for travel-folds down very small. Very light and regulates temperature well. Sleeves are long (similar to other Patagonia jackets), they fold under easily.

Love This Jacket/Sweater and Patagonia Generally
FIT: I am very petite (5'4 and wears p2) and the XS fits very good on the body (enough room for a tight fitting hoodie underneath but also looks good, not too big, with just a tee underneath). I have been wearing Patagonia for over 15 years and have only encountered once, or twice, when its XS was overall way too big. It is not the case with this sweater/jacket. However, even when the fit on the body is good, the length of the sleeves is always a bit long. Nevertheless, for a jacket, this is fine because I can use the extra fabric to cover my entire hand during times when I don't have a pair of gloves handy and need the extra coverage. Despite this, the look, with the cuffs at the wrist, is not compromised. WARMTH: With down insulation, I don't usually get too hot, but am warm enough to be comfortable. As a note, heat retention for any down jackets/vests are lost when the down gets wet (see below). WATER PROTECTION: I have not worn this jacket in the rain yet, but can comment on my experience with other Patagonia down products. With my other Patagonia down jackets, water protection is good as long as I don't wear it in heavy down pours for more than 15 minutes (light rain is ok). Once water gets through the fabric into the down, the down looses its ability to retain heat. CONSTRUCTION: I have not had this jacket long enough to comment but, again, can comment on my other experiences. I have a Patagonia down vest that is exactly the same as, or very similar to, this sweater/jacket, and throughout numerous and various wearings and washes, the threats are still very securely intact and it still looks the same as it did the first time I saw it (the fact that it is black may also be a reason why it still looks good and new). OTHER COMMENTS: Altrec ships fast! I got this product within 3 days! Thanks, Altrec! I will definitely do business with you again!

Very Satisfied
This is a perfect light weight down jacket that provides excellent warmth without being bulky. It layers well underneath a shell or can be worn as a solo outer layer. I'm 5'6" and weigh 135lb, and the small was a perfect fit. I never want to take it off!