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Feathered Friends Helios Down Jacket vs Stone Glacier Grumman Down Jacket

Grumman Down Jacket is the lighter of the two by 40 g (1.4 oz).

Grumman Down Jacket lists for $70.00 less at the manufacturer's price.

Where to buy

Helios Down Jacket

  • Check price at Feathered Friends

Grumman Down Jacket

  • Check price at Stone Glacier

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Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The lower weight and the higher R-value are highlighted.

Helios Down Jacket

Feathered Friends

Grumman Down Jacket

Stone Glacier

Weight
15.0 oz
13.6 oz
MSRP
$469.00
$399.00

Which one to choose

  • Choose the Stone Glacier Grumman Down Jacket if every ounce counts — 13.6 oz against 15.0 oz.
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Questions this comparison answers

Is the Feathered Friends Helios Down Jacket lighter than the Stone Glacier Grumman Down Jacket?
Grumman Down Jacket is the lighter of the two by 40 g (1.4 oz).
Which has the lower list price, the Feathered Friends Helios Down Jacket or the Stone Glacier Grumman Down Jacket?
Grumman Down Jacket lists for $70.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Feathered Friends Helios Down Jacket

Source not recorded.

“Feathered Friends has been handcrafting the finest down sleeping bags, down garments, and down bedding in Seattle, Washington since 1972. Go backpacking with an ultralight down sleeping bag, stay warm with an expedition down jacket, or warm the home with a down comforter.”
Full specs and prices for the Helios Down Jacket →

Stone Glacier Grumman Down Jacket

Source not recorded.

“The Grumman Down Jacket delivers exceptional packability, warmth, and protection for the backcountry hunter in a truly ultralight package. Built with a Pertex® Quantum shell and insulated with HyperDRY® 850+ Fill Power DWR-treated goose down, it remains one of the lightest and most technically advanced down hunting jackets available.”
Full specs and prices for the Grumman Down Jacket →

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