Bernardo Merrick Quilted Puffer Coat vs Hooded Wide Channel Quilted Puffer Coat

The Merrick is the better-built coat: recycled Ecoplume insulation, a water-repellent shell, and machine wash and dry care make it a low-maintenance everyday puffer. The Hooded Wide Channel coat counters with real down-feather fill, a zip front, and a much wider size and color range up to 3XL. Reviewers of synthetic-fill puffers generally rate them warmer when wet and easier to launder, while down packs more warmth per ounce but needs careful washing and can clump. Pick the Merrick for wet commutes and easy care; pick the channel-quilted coat for a straighter cut, a zip front, and more size and color choice.

• Choose the Merrick if you want a water-repellent, machine-washable knee-length puffer with recycled fill and a classic tailored fit.
• Choose the Hooded Wide Channel coat if you want genuine down-feather fill, a zip front, and sizes up to 3XL in five colors.