Searching for a down jacket to keep you toasty through the cold months? We’ve checked out the latest designs and trends from this year’s lineup and picked our favorites, and, of course, coziest women’s down jackets available. We tested these down jackets through bitter midwest cold, snow, rain, and chilly strolls around town. We reviewed their warmth, style, and packability across various terrains and conditions. It doesn’t matter if you are on the ski slopes, cooking dinner in the backcountry, sitting around a camp fire or grabbing a coffee at your local roaster. Whether you just need a layer to keep you warm or you’re shopping for your next backcountry adventure, we’ve found the right jacket to fit your needs — and your budget.
Fjallraven Expedition Pack Down for Women
The Fjällräven Expedition Pack Down Jacket for Women is a lightweight, packable down jacket designed for cold-weather adventures. It features high-quality 700-fill-power down insulation, providing excellent warmth without excessive bulk. The outer fabric is made of recycled polyamide, making it both durable and environmentally friendly. Its design includes a snug hood, elastic cuffs, and an adjustable hem to help retain body heat. The jacket is easily compressible and fits into its own pocket for convenient storage. Ideal for layering or wearing alone, it’s a great choice for winter hikes, travel, or everyday use.
Down Standard: The Down Promise. Fully traceable down has been the reality at Fjällräven since 2014. With their Down Promise you can rest assured that when you purchase a down product from Fjällräven, the company aheres to strict animal welfare criteria which amongst other things means no live plucking. Fjallraven is committed to being transparent so the customer knows exactly where the down comes from and that it is of the highest quality. Read more about the Fjällräven Down Promise.
Why this down coat appeals to us: We love the pop of color that the yellow brings to the coat. The yellow pull-cords on the hood and zipper take a solid colored jacket from, what could be, drab to fab!
Retail Price $280.00 | Buy Online at fjallraven.com/us/en.
Helly Hanson Women’s Essence Down Jacket
The Helly Hanson Women’s Essence Down Jacket offers warmth and adjustability, has performance at the core and aesthetics in mind. The adjustable hem helps keep cold drafts out so you don’t have to sacrifice warmth even with the shorter length. The Women’s Essence Down Jacket features 600 fill power down. With an adjustable hood, you can stay warm if you forget your beanie. Smart details like fold-up reflectives help maintain safety on city streets. This jacket is a certified bluesign® product.
Down Standard: Allied Feather & Down®
Why this down coat appeals to us: It’s versatile. It’s cute. It’s both teen and mom approved.
Retail Price $210.00 | Buy Online at hellyhansen.com
Kuhl Spyfire Down Parka
The Kuhl SPYFIRE® Parka is a stylish and highly functional winter coat designed for warmth and mobility. It features 800-fill goose down insulation, offering exceptional warmth without excessive weight. The precision-mapped baffles strategically place insulation where it’s needed most, ensuring optimal heat retention. Made with a durable water-resistant (DWR) finish, it provides protection against light rain and snow. The reinforced shoulders and sleeves enhance durability, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Its athletic fit and articulated design allow for excellent freedom of movement. The two-way front zipper and multiple zippered pockets add practicality and convenience. Whether in the city or on the trails, this parka delivers warmth, style, and performance.
Down Standard: 800 Fill-Power, RDS-Certified Down
Why this down coat appeals to us: The length of this parka is perfect for keeping your backside warm and the lightweight design offer a more flattering look and feel versus bulky down jackets.
Retail Price $339.00 | Buy Online at kuhl.com.
Decathlon Forclaz MT100 Hooded Down Puffer Jacket for Women
The Decathlon Forclaz MT100 Hooded Down Jacket is a versatile and warm down jacket featuring responsibly sourced 800-fill down and a quality that is in-line with down jackets that cost 2-3 times as much. Its packability makes it a perfect travel companion, hiking layer and daily wear piece to keep the chill out with clean style that fits in anywhere. Also perfect for people in warmer climates that only need a down jacket once or twice a year.
Down Standard: RDS-certified down. The Responsible Down Standard (RDS) is a voluntary standard that incentivizes the down and feather industry to treat ducks and geese more humanely and rewards organizations leading the way. The standard also gives companies and consumers a way to know more about the origin of materials in the products they buy.
Why this down coat appeals to us: Lightweight and price make this the prefect down jacket for 35 degrees and up or as a base layer.
Retail Price $99.00 | Buy Online at decathlon.com.
Aritzia The Super Puff™ Shorty
The Aritzia Super Puff™ Shorty is a trendy, ultra-warm puffer jacket designed for both style and function. It is insulated with 700+ fill-power goose down, providing exceptional warmth in cold temperatures. The jacket features a water-repellent and wind-resistant shell, making it ideal for winter weather. Its short, cropped length gives it a modern and stylish look, perfect for layering over casual outfits. The adjustable hood and high collar offer extra protection against the cold. Elasticized cuffs and a fitted hem help trap heat and keep out the wind. Despite its warmth, the jacket remains lightweight and easy to move in, thanks to its thoughtfully designed construction. It comes in a variety of colors, allowing for personalized style choices. The sleek, minimalist aesthetic makes it a versatile piece for both city and outdoor wear. Whether commuting or running errands, the Super Puff™ Shorty keeps you warm and stylish all season long.
Down Standard: 100% responsibly sourced, 700+ fill-power premium down
Why this down coat appeals to us: The design includes Aritzia’s trademark feature: StormSoft Cuff™ — the SUPER SOFT cuffs come with thumbholes and help keep cold air out.
Retail Price Starting at $235.00 | Buy Online at aritzia.com.
Quince Responsible Down Cropped Puffer Jacket
The perfect jacket for your cold-weather adventures is here: the Responsible Down Cropped Puffer Jacket. You’ll be warm all winter long in even the coldest of climates, and the water-repellent and wind-resistant fabric make this jacket perfect for any winter activity. Plus, Quince’s down products are sourced responsibly to ensure best practices in animal welfare. Meet your new winter wardrobe staple for years to come.
Down Standard: Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certified, which ensures the best practices in animal welfare and ensures the down and feathers used in our products are sourced responsibly
Why this down coat appeals to us: Cropped is trending hot. It looks cute and keeps your upper half toasty!
Retail Price $119.00 | Buy Online at quince.com.
STIO Women’s Hometown Down Hooded Jacket
The STIO Women’s Hometown Down Hooded Jacket is a warm and versatile winter jacket designed for everyday wear and outdoor adventures. It features 800-fill responsibly sourced down insulation, providing exceptional warmth without adding bulk. The Pertex® Quantum shell fabric is lightweight, durable, and treated with a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish for protection against light moisture. Its adjustable hood, elastic cuffs, and drawcord hem help seal in heat and block out the cold. The jacket is highly compressible and packable, making it easy to bring along on trips. With a sleek, stylish design, it transitions effortlessly from mountain trails to city streets. Whether you’re hiking, skiing, or running errands, the Hometown Down Hooded Jacket offers comfort, warmth, and performance in cold weather.
Down Standard: Allied Feather + Down’s water resistant technology, HyperDry™ results from years of research and development. Proprietary nanotechnology treatments create the longest lasting PFAS free water resistant down on the market, meaning you stay warm longer in the wettest of conditions. As a bluesign® approved material, it has met the most stringent of sustainable production standards.
Why this down coat appeals to us: Looking for warm, great fit and a solid mountain town look? Then the STIO Women’s Hometown Down Hooded Jacket is your choice. The jacket is offered in 5 bold and beautiful colors.
Retail Price $329.00 | Buy Online at stio.com/products.
