Pioneer Camp Men's Down Puffer Jacket, sherpa fleece

The puffer arrives heavier than a fleece and softer than it looks. Sherpa fleece covers the outside and the lining, filling the body and hood with the same plush nap so movement muffles into warmth. A drawstring at the hem lets you tighten the fit, and three pockets, one with a zip, hold gloves, a map and whatever else you carry.

It trades lightness for presence. The sherpa bulk asks for a roomy pack or no pack at all on long carries. Weather holds off: the cloth is water-resistant and windproof, so the jacket is the kind you reach for when the forecast has edges rather than a steady downpour.

One of 33 on the insulated jackets rail in the Pioneer Camp wardrobe. It also answers to jackets, men's jackets, puffer jackets. A size letter describes the garment rather than a body, and the way we keep the figures current is set out on how we update the catalogue.