I recently sent 2 sweaters (puffer jackets) in to Patagonia for repair.
One 800-fill Down Sweater:
Down Sweater One 60-g Primaloft Synthetic Pullover similar to this:
Nano Puff Pullover I have used both of these tops extensively over the last 3-4 years. When I sent them in I expected them to be repaired but Patagonia sent me a credit for $283 and said they would price match as needed to make sure I got 2 similar jackets.
The down jacket was very warm and kept me toasty on a few nights when I needed to sleep in it. I always felt the synthetic was about as warm. Living in the humid Southeast we get a lot of rain. I've always been able to keep the down jacket dry but realize if it ever does get soaked it's pretty well useless.
So my question is Down or Synthetic?
Which do you prefer and why?
Thanks in advance!
WFR