Men's Waterproof Long Winter Puffer Coat vs Uniqlo Seamless Down Long Coat

The Uniqlo Seamless Down Long Coat is the better pick for real cold and packability: 750 fill-power down (90/10 down-feather) is warmer per gram than down-alternative insulation and compresses small. The Pioneer Camp puffer wins on wet weather and coverage: a 3000mm TPU membrane is genuinely waterproof, while Uniqlo's shell is only water-repellent. Build quality is close, but owners of the Pioneer Camp report a tight chest over layers and a non-removable hood despite the listing, while Uniqlo's down needs hand washing and loses loft if soaked.

• Choose the Pioneer Camp long puffer if you ride out cold rain, slush or wet snow and want a knee-length shell you can machine wash.
• Choose the Uniqlo Seamless Down Long Coat if you want maximum warmth for the weight in dry cold and a coat that packs down for travel.