The buyer question · week of Nov 2 – 8

Best Down Jackets Ranking

Picked by AI, checked by people.

The weekly chart ?

The top 20 products brands right now.

Product chart

Current race ?

This week ?

New #1: Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody, up from #2.

#1 in 13 of the last 25 weeks

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All 35 moves ↓

Tap a card for each AI’s place and the monthly check.

#ProductPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1up 1 place since last weekCerium HoodyArc'teryxNew #1not checkedAlso #2 Jackets · #14 Fashion & FootwearLast week #2 · 21 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#1
    2. Claude#2
    3. Gemini#2
    4. AI Mode#3
    5. Grok#1
    6. Perplexity#6

    named by 6/6

    The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Press2/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Press · 4 publications
    • Switchback TravelRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearJunkieMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearLabMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • CleverHikerRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Arcteryx Cerium Hoody Review - New 2023 Version UpdatesYouTube: Engearment · 46.9K views · Jan 2023

    Also in the top 20 of ?

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  2. #2down 1 place since last weekDown Sweater HoodyPatagoniaAlso #3 Jackets · #15 Fashion & Footwear · +1Last week #1 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#3
    2. Claude#1
    3. Gemini#4
    4. AI Mode#1
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#3

    named by 5/6

    The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.61,815 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody Jacket ReviewYouTube: NY Gear Review · 135K views · Jul 2018

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody
  3. #3up 1 place since last weekMicrolight Alpine JacketRabMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #10 Jackets · #11 Best Lightweight JacketsLast week #4 · 22 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#16
    2. Claude#5
    3. Gemini#16
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#6
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.71,580 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket - Is It Really Worth It?YouTube: Derek Kesseler · 17.4K views · Nov 2024

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket
  4. #4down 1 place since last weekEos Down JacketFeathered Friendsnot checkedLast week #3 · 24 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#7
    2. Claude#14
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Press0/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Sep 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 4 publications
    • GearJunkieMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Treeline ReviewMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearLabMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • switchbacktravel.comMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Search Google for Feathered Friends Eos Down Jacket
  5. #5up 2 places since last weekExpedition ParkaCanada GooseAlso #1 Jackets · #1 Best Winter Jackets · +1Last week #7 · 23 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#4
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#4
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Overview: Canada Goose Expedition ParkaYouTube: Robby's Reviews · 96.9K views · Oct 2018

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Canada Goose Expedition Parka
  6. #6up 3 places since last weekFitz Roy Down HoodyPatagoniaLast week #9 · 22 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#9
    2. Claude#3
    3. Gemini#6
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#2
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.452 ratings · Oct 2026

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Patagonia Fitz Roy Down Hoody (Short-Term Review)YouTube: Kellen Erickson · 14K views · Oct 2024
    Search Google for Patagonia Fitz Roy Down Hoody
  7. #7up 8 places since last week650 Down JacketREI Co-opnot checkedLast week #15 · 7 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#5
    5. Grok#8
    6. Perplexity#5

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Watch · YouTube ?

    REI 650 Down Jacket 2.0 Review (2 Weeks of Use)YouTube: Pack Hacker Reviews · 14.9K views · Jul 2020
    Search Google for REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket
  8. #8down 3 places since last weekMythic Ultra JacketRabnot checkedLast week #5 · 15 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#12

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 7 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Owners

    7 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Search Google for Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket
  9. #9down 3 places since last weekHelium Down HoodieOutdoor Researchnot checkedLast week #6 · 15 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#10
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#15

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Is It Any Good? Helium Down Hoodie - Outdoor ResearchYouTube: Backcountry Exposure · 24.3K views · Jan 2021
    Search Google for Outdoor Research Helium Down Hoodie
  10. #10up 1 place since last weekNeutrino ProRabMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #2 Best Winter Jackets · #11 JacketsLast week #11 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#4
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#2

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and video reviews rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.799 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.5/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Watch · YouTube ?

    The RAB Heavyweight Champion - Mythic Ultra, Axion Pro, Neutrino ProYouTube: Taunton Leisure · 34.6K views · Oct 2023

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Rab Neutrino Pro
  11. #11up 3 places since last weekDown SweaterPatagoniaAlso #16 Best Winter JacketsLast week #14 · 14 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#17
    2. Claude#7
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#13

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.6998 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Patagonia Down Sweater
  12. #12down 4 places since last week1996 Retro Nuptse JacketThe North FaceMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #11 Best Winter JacketsLast week #8 · 7 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#10
    3. Gemini#10
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.89,790 ratings · Oct 2026

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket
  13. #13up 5 places since last weekThorium HoodyArc'teryxnot checkedLast week #18 · 12 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#18
    2. Claude#8
    3. Gemini#1
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Arc'teryx Thorium Hoody
  14. #14up 6 places since last weekGhost Whisperer/2Mountain Hardwearnot checkedLast week #20 · 9 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#7
    4. AI Mode#2
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer/2
  15. #15down 3 places since last weekPlasma 1000 Alpine Down ParkaMontbellnot checkedLast week #12 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#6
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Search Google for Montbell Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka
  16. #16up 1 place since last weekSummit Series Breithorn HoodieThe North Facenot checkedLast week #17 · 7 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#14
    2. Claude#9
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for The North Face Summit Series Breithorn Hoodie
  17. #17down 1 place since last weekHelium Down HoodyOutdoor Researchnot checkedLast week #16 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#12
    3. Gemini#20
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Outdoor Research Helium Down Hoody
  18. #18down 8 places since last weekGhost Whisperer/2 HoodyMountain Hardwearnot checkedLast week #10 · 23 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#4
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer/2 Hoody
  19. #19same place as last weekAlpine Light Down JacketMontbellLast week #19 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#4

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 2 videos · Oct 2026 ? 12
    Search Google for Montbell Alpine Light Down Jacket
  20. #20up 2 places since last weekGhost Whisperer HoodyMountain HardwearRe-entrynot checkedLast week #22 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#6
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Hoody

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

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  1. #21Alpine Down ParkaMontbell · last wk #13 1 wk in top 20
  2. #22Lyngen Down850 HoodNorrøna · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  3. #23Mythic Alpine Light Down JacketRab · last wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  4. #24Stretchdown HoodyMountain Hardwear · last wk #48 2 wks in top 20
  5. #25Volant HoodyFeathered Friends · last wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  6. #26Fuego Hooded Down JacketCotopaxi · last wk #39 0 wks in top 20
  7. #27Expedition Pack Down HoodieFjällräven · last wk #25 0 wks in top 20
  8. #28Guides Down HoodyMarmot · last wk #61 13 wks in top 20
  9. #29Mythic Alpine Down JacketRab · last wk #21 1 wk in top 20
  10. #30Approach Down HoodyBlack Diamond · last wk #89 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31Flight JacketWestern Mountaineering · last wk #29 4 wks in top 20
  12. #32Fitz Roy Down ParkaPatagonia · last wk #30 1 wk in top 20
  13. #33Cold Forge Down HoodyBlack Diamond · last wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Hi-Loft Down HoodyPatagonia · last wk #27 4 wks in top 20
  15. #35Mythic Alpine Light JacketRab · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Durable Down ParkaPatagonia · last wk #23 1 wk in top 20
  17. #37Stormhenge 850 Down Hybrid JacketREI Co-op · last wk #26 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Phantom 8000 Down JacketMountain Hardwear · last wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Ghost Whisperer UL HoodyMountain Hardwear · last wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40Magma 850 Down HoodieREI Co-op · last wk #41 1 wk in top 20
  21. #41Vision Down ParkaBlack Diamond · last wk #31 6 wks in top 20
  22. #42Phantom Down ParkaMountain Hardwear · last wk #34 4 wks in top 20
  23. #43Eigerjoch Advanced IN Hooded JacketMammut · last wk #63 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Neutrino Pro HoodyRab · last wk #84 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Ultra Light Down JacketUniqlo · last wk #51 1 wk in top 20
  26. #46Omni-Heat Infinity Down JacketColumbia · last wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47WarmCube Apollo JacketMarmot · last wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Labyrinth Loop Down JacketColumbia · last wk #40 1 wk in top 20
  29. #49Maya Down Jacket 2026Moncler · last wk #47 4 wks in top 20
  30. #50Alpha ParkaArc'teryx · last wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51Plasma 1000 Down JacketMontbell · last wk #28 8 wks in top 20
  32. #52Summit Breithorn Down JacketThe North Face · last wk #24 2 wks in top 20
  33. #53Expedition Down Lite JacketFjällräven · last wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Summit Series Pumori Down ParkaThe North Face · last wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Alpine Down Parka (2026)Montbell · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Access Down HoodyBlack Diamond · last wk #37 4 wks in top 20
  37. #57Men's Fuego Down Hooded JacketCotopaxi · last wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Senja JacketMountain Equipment · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Men's Hydrenalite Down JacketThe North Face · last wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Flash HoodyWestern Mountaineering · last wk #94 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Summit Lhotse Down JacketThe North Face · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Flash XR JacketWestern Mountaineering · last wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63CirrusLite Down JacketEddie Bauer · last wk #100 1 wk in top 20
  44. #64Transcendent Down HoodyOutdoor Research · last wk #55 5 wks in top 20
  45. #65EOS Down HoodyFeathered Friends · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Positron Pro JacketRab · last wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Forclaz MT900 Down JacketDecathlon · last wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Fitz Roy Down Hoody 2025Patagonia · last wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Puffer Down JacketCloudveil · last wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Summit Pumori Down ParkaThe North Face · last wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Puffer Jacket MenDOWN · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Crofton JacketCanada Goose · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Ghost Whisperer UL Hooded Down JacketMountain Hardwear · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Grumman Goose Down JacketStone Glacier · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Cerium Hoody Gen 3Arc'teryx · last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76Everyday Down JacketSaysky · last wk #73 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Magma 850 Down Hoodie 2.0REI Co-op · last wk #78 2 wks in top 20
  58. #78Fitz Roy Down Hoody (2026)Patagonia · last wk #77 10 wks in top 20
  59. #79Cerium Down HoodyArc'teryx · last wk #76 3 wks in top 20
  60. #80Phantom 15 Down JacketMountain Hardwear · last wk #75 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81Interceptr Down JacketKuhl · last wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Fuego Down HoodyCotopaxi · last wk #88 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Macai JacketArc'teryx · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84Summit L3 Down JacketThe North Face · last wk #85 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Colfax Down JacketMarmot · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86MicroTherm 2.0 Down Hooded JacketEddie Bauer · last wk #90 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87First Ascent Down Jacket 2025Eddie Bauer · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88Ghost Whisperer UL Down HoodyMountain Hardwear · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89Phantom 0 Down JacketMountain Hardwear · last wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  70. #901996 Recycled Retro Nuptse Down JacketThe North Face · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Lyngen Down850 Hood JacketNorrøna · last wk #91 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92Expedition Pack Down HoodieFjallraven · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Maya Down JacketMoncler · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94Expedition 8000 Jacket 2026Rab · last wk #96 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Maya Short Down JacketMoncler · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  76. #96Tarn Down JacketKatabatic Gear · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97650 Down Jacket 2.0REI Co-op · last wk #87 6 wks in top 20
  78. #98Lightline JacketMountain Equipment · last wk #46 1 wk in top 20
  79. #99Ghost Whisperer Down JacketMountain Hardwear · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Superior Down ParkaMontbell · last wk — 0 wks in top 20

Brand chart

Current race ?

This week ?

Patagonia holds #1.

#1 in 21 of the last 25 weeks

All 15 moves ↓

Tap a card for its products here, its price tier and other charts.

#BrandPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekPatagoniaModels here: #2 Down Sweater Hoody · #6 Fitz Roy Down Hoody · +6Last week #1 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Patagonia products here ?

    8 products in the top 100 · 3 in the top 20

    1. #2 Down Sweater HoodyBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 1.8K ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #6 Fitz Roy Down HoodyBuyers’ rating 4.4 · 52 ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #11 Down SweaterBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 998 ratings · Oct 2026
    4. #32 Fitz Roy Down Parkabelow the top 20
    5. #34 Hi-Loft Down Hoodybelow the top 20

    Where Patagonia is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Patagonia down jackets
  2. #2same place as last weekArc'teryxModels here: #1 Cerium Hoody · #13 Thorium Hoody · +4Last week #2 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Arc'teryx products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #1 Cerium Hoodynot checked
    2. #13 Thorium Hoodynot checked
    3. #50 Alpha Parkabelow the top 20
    4. #75 Cerium Hoody Gen 3below the top 20
    5. #79 Cerium Down Hoodybelow the top 20

    Where Arc'teryx is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Arc'teryx down jackets
  3. #3same place as last weekMountain HardwearModels here: #14 Ghost Whisperer/2 · #18 Ghost Whisperer/2 Hoody · +10Last week #3 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Mountain Hardwear products here ?

    12 products in the top 100 · 3 in the top 20

    1. #14 Ghost Whisperer/2not checked
    2. #18 Ghost Whisperer/2 Hoodynot checked
    3. #20 Ghost Whisperer Hoodynot checked
    4. #24 Stretchdown Hoodybelow the top 20
    5. #38 Phantom 8000 Down Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Mountain Hardwear is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Mountain Hardwear down jackets
  4. #4same place as last weekRabMonthly check: Passes the checkModels here: #3 Microlight Alpine Jacket · #8 Mythic Ultra Jacket · +7Last week #4 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Rab products here ?

    9 products in the top 100 · 3 in the top 20 · all 2 checked pass the check

    1. #3 Microlight Alpine JacketPasses the check: buyers 4.7★
    2. #8 Mythic Ultra Jacketnot checked
    3. #10 Neutrino ProPasses the check: buyers 4.7★ · video reviews 4.5/5
    4. #23 Mythic Alpine Light Down Jacketbelow the top 20
    5. #29 Mythic Alpine Down Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Rab is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Rab down jackets
  5. #5same place as last weekThe North FaceModels here: #12 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket · #16 Summit Series Breithorn Hoodie · +7Last week #5 · 25 weeks in top 20

    The North Face products here ?

    9 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #12 1996 Retro Nuptse JacketPasses the check: buyers 4.8★
    2. #16 Summit Series Breithorn Hoodienot checked
    3. #52 Summit Breithorn Down Jacketbelow the top 20
    4. #54 Summit Series Pumori Down Parkabelow the top 20
    5. #59 Men's Hydrenalite Down Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where The North Face is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for The North Face down jackets
  6. #6same place as last weekOutdoor ResearchModels here: #9 Helium Down Hoodie · #17 Helium Down Hoody · +1Last week #6 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Outdoor Research products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #9 Helium Down Hoodienot checked
    2. #17 Helium Down Hoodynot checked
    3. #64 Transcendent Down Hoodybelow the top 20

    Where Outdoor Research is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Outdoor Research down jackets
  7. #7same place as last weekMontbellModels here: #15 Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka · #19 Alpine Light Down Jacket · +4Last week #7 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Montbell products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #15 Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parkanot checked
    2. #19 Alpine Light Down JacketScore read from review videos: 4.0/5 from video
    3. #21 Alpine Down Parkabelow the top 20
    4. #51 Plasma 1000 Down Jacketbelow the top 20
    5. #55 Alpine Down Parka (2026)below the top 20

    Where Montbell is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Montbell down jackets
  8. #8up 1 place since last weekREI Co-opModels here: #7 650 Down Jacket · #37 Stormhenge 850 Down Hybrid Jacket · +3Last week #9 · 25 weeks in top 20

    REI Co-op products here ?

    5 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #7 650 Down Jacketnot checked
    2. #37 Stormhenge 850 Down Hybrid Jacketbelow the top 20
    3. #40 Magma 850 Down Hoodiebelow the top 20
    4. #77 Magma 850 Down Hoodie 2.0below the top 20
    5. #97 650 Down Jacket 2.0below the top 20

    Where REI Co-op is strong · top 20 ?

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  9. #9down 1 place since last weekFeathered FriendsModels here: #4 Eos Down Jacket · #25 Volant Hoody · +1Last week #8 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Feathered Friends products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #4 Eos Down Jacketnot checked
    2. #25 Volant Hoodybelow the top 20
    3. #65 EOS Down Hoodybelow the top 20

    Where Feathered Friends is strong · top 20 ?

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  10. #10same place as last weekCanada GooseModels here: #5 Expedition Parka · #72 Crofton JacketLast week #10 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Canada Goose products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #5 Expedition ParkaScore read from review videos: 4.3/5 from video
    2. #72 Crofton Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Canada Goose is strong · top 20 ?

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  11. #11up 2 places since last weekMarmotModels here: #28 Guides Down Hoody · #47 WarmCube Apollo Jacket · +1Last week #13 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Marmot products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #28 Guides Down Hoodybelow the top 20
    2. #47 WarmCube Apollo Jacketbelow the top 20
    3. #85 Colfax Down Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Marmot is strong · top 20 ?

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  12. #12same place as last weekEddie BauerModels here: #63 CirrusLite Down Jacket · #86 MicroTherm 2.0 Down Hooded Jacket · +1Last week #12 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Eddie Bauer products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #63 CirrusLite Down Jacketbelow the top 20
    2. #86 MicroTherm 2.0 Down Hooded Jacketbelow the top 20
    3. #87 First Ascent Down Jacket 2025below the top 20

    Where Eddie Bauer is strong · top 20 ?

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  13. #13down 2 places since last weekBlack DiamondModels here: #30 Approach Down Hoody · #33 Cold Forge Down Hoody · +2Last week #11 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Black Diamond products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #30 Approach Down Hoodybelow the top 20
    2. #33 Cold Forge Down Hoodybelow the top 20
    3. #41 Vision Down Parkabelow the top 20
    4. #56 Access Down Hoodybelow the top 20

    Where Black Diamond is strong · top 20 ?

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  14. #14same place as last weekNorrønaModels here: #22 Lyngen Down850 Hood · #91 Lyngen Down850 Hood JacketLast week #14 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Norrøna products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #22 Lyngen Down850 Hoodbelow the top 20
    2. #91 Lyngen Down850 Hood Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Norrøna is strong · top 20 ?

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  15. #15same place as last weekFjällrävenModels here: #27 Expedition Pack Down Hoodie · #53 Expedition Down Lite JacketLast week #15 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Fjällräven products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #27 Expedition Pack Down Hoodiebelow the top 20
    2. #53 Expedition Down Lite Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Fjällräven is strong · top 20 ?

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  16. #16up 2 places since last weekCotopaxiModels here: #26 Fuego Hooded Down Jacket · #57 Men's Fuego Down Hooded Jacket · +1Last week #18 · 4 weeks in top 20

    Cotopaxi products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #26 Fuego Hooded Down Jacketbelow the top 20
    2. #57 Men's Fuego Down Hooded Jacketbelow the top 20
    3. #82 Fuego Down Hoodybelow the top 20

    Where Cotopaxi is strong · top 20 ?

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  17. #17down 1 place since last weekWestern MountaineeringModels here: #31 Flight Jacket · #60 Flash Hoody · +1Last week #16 · 22 weeks in top 20

    Western Mountaineering products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #31 Flight Jacketbelow the top 20
    2. #60 Flash Hoodybelow the top 20
    3. #62 Flash XR Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Western Mountaineering is strong · top 20 ?

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  18. #18down 1 place since last weekColumbiaModels here: #46 Omni-Heat Infinity Down Jacket · #48 Labyrinth Loop Down JacketLast week #17 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Columbia products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #46 Omni-Heat Infinity Down Jacketbelow the top 20
    2. #48 Labyrinth Loop Down Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Columbia is strong · top 20 ?

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  19. #19same place as last weekMonclerModels here: #49 Maya Down Jacket 2026 · #93 Maya Down Jacket · +1Last week #19 · 18 weeks in top 20

    Moncler products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #49 Maya Down Jacket 2026below the top 20
    2. #93 Maya Down Jacketbelow the top 20
    3. #95 Maya Short Down Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Moncler is strong · top 20 ?

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  20. #20same place as last weekMountain EquipmentModels here: #58 Senja Jacket · #98 Lightline JacketLast week #20 · 8 weeks in top 20

    Mountain Equipment products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #58 Senja Jacketbelow the top 20
    2. #98 Lightline Jacketbelow the top 20

    Where Mountain Equipment is strong · top 20 ?

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The monthly check covers products; a brand is marked “Passes the check” only when its products here pass. See the product check → ?

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 and each AI’s own #1, in its own answer this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Cerium Hoody122316, well below the others6/6
#2Down Sweater Hoody314135/6
#3Microlight Alpine Jacket16, well below the others5, well above the others16, well below the others6, well above the others4/6
#4Eos Down Jacket7, well above the others14, well below the others2/6
#5Expedition Parka442/6
#6Fitz Roy Down Hoody9, well below the others3624/6
#7650 Down Jacket5853/6
#8Mythic Ultra Jacket121/6
#9Helium Down Hoodie10152/6
#10Neutrino Pro422/6
Each AI’s #1 further down this chart
#13Thorium Hoody, Gemini’s #118, well below the others81, well above the others3/6

Further down: Perplexity’s #1 Alpine Down Parka (2026) (#55 on this chart)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands: where it put the brand’s highest-placed product this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Patagonia3141236/6
#2Arc'teryx1213166/6
#3Mountain Hardwear46727116/6
#4Rab25154626/6
#5The North Face14910385/6
#6Outdoor Research10122013155/6
#7Montbell61313/6
#8REI Co-op24, well below the others5854/6
#9Feathered Friends714133/6
#10Canada Goose28, well below the others443/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people agree with AI.

The check has not reached most of this chart’s top 20 yet.

  1. Rab Microlight Alpine JacketPasses the checkAI saysChart place#3named by 4 of 6People sayBuyers4.7/51,580 ratings
  2. Rab Neutrino ProPasses the checkAI saysChart place#10named by 2 of 6People sayBuyers4.7/599 ratingsVideo reviews4.5/55 videos123
  3. The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse JacketPasses the checkAI saysChart place#12named by 2 of 6People sayBuyers4.8/59,790 ratings

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Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

42 review videos · one shown per product

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The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 138 AI answers over 28 weeks from 6 assistants

From people

  • Buyer ratings17,901
  • Review videos56
  • Owner threads52
  • Press outlets5
  • Recall checks38

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Down Jackets”, and for how long?

    Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 13 of the last 25 weeks. Patagonia is the #1 brand, #1 for 21 of those weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    6 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody, and it is still #1. Among brands, 3 new names joined the top 20.

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