The Patagonia Fitz Roy Down Parka earns its place as the one jacket that handles everything from a cold morning commute to a weekend trip without asking for a second layer. The Pertex Quantum shell keeps the whole package light and compressible without sacrificing the structure that makes it feel like a real coat, and the PFAS-free DWR finish means light weather is not a reason to leave it behind. What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:"I wear this through the whole cold season because the mid-thigh cut covers the gap between jacket and pants on a windy walk. It packs down small enough to live in a bag all winter."