Is the Patagonia Down Sweater worth $279?

At $279 at The Study Club Mendocino as of November 4, 2026, you pay for 800-fill RDS down, a recycled shell and packability. If you want a warm layer that stuffs small, it earns the price; if you need a tough outer shell, look elsewhere.

How is it different from the Down Sweater Hoody?

The Hoody adds a hood and a little weight; this jacket has a stand collar with a zipper garage. Both use the same 800-fill down and NetPlus shell.

Is it warm enough on its own?

It works as an outer layer in cool, dry weather and as a midlayer under a shell in cold weather. It is windproof but not waterproof, so heavy rain will soak it.

What is included in the box?

The jacket and a repair patch. The interior chest pocket doubles as a stuffsack with a carabiner clip-in loop.

How does the sizing run?

It has a regular fit, and several owners say newer versions run looser than older ones, with non-elastic sleeves. Try it on or check the size chart before buying.

Down jackets usually drop in late winter and during seasonal sales. Track the price history here to see whether $279 is near the low end.

Where is the Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket cheapest?

At TravelCountry.com, for $223.00, 23% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket?

4 stores we checked sell it, including TravelCountry.com, REI, Backcountry.com, The Study Club Mendocino.

Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket

Best price now

$223.00at TravelCountry.comObserved at 10:35 AM

23% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 4 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Our take on the Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket

The Patagonia Down Sweater is a lightweight, windproof down jacket built for layering in cold weather. It uses 800-fill-power Responsible Down Standard down inside a 20-denier recycled nylon ripstop shell made from recycled fishing nets, and it weighs about 13 oz. It packs into its own chest pocket and ships with a repair patch. The best new price is $279 at The Study Club Mendocino as of November 4, 2026, with 3 stores listing it new.