Feathered Friends Helios Down Jacket vs Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket

Where to buy

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Which one to choose

• Choose the Feathered Friends Helios Down Jacket if every ounce counts — 15.0 oz against 16.9 oz.
• Choose the Feathered Friends Helios Down Jacket if value per ounce carried decides it ($31.21/oz against $37.80/oz).

Questions this comparison answers

Is the Feathered Friends Helios Down Jacket lighter than the Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket?

Helios Down Jacket is the lighter of the two by 54 g (1.9 oz).

Which has the lower list price, the Feathered Friends Helios Down Jacket or the Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket?

Helios Down Jacket lists for $171.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Which is better value per ounce, the Feathered Friends Helios Down Jacket or the Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket?

Per ounce carried, Helios Down Jacket costs less: $31.21/oz against $37.80/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Helios Down Jacket

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. 100% of the down we use is ethically sourced

Meltdown Jacket

Meltdown Parka – Premium Down Parka for Maximum Warmth and Weather Protection Engineered for extreme warmth without excess weight, the Meltdown Parka combines 850+ fill power ethically sourced goose down with a water-resistant 30-denier MicroLite XP™ shell to deliver outstanding protection in cold, harsh conditions.