In reply to mccartd:
> Toby, you mention this jacket has "plenty of technical features that show Jöttnar is still targeting the technical mountain market with their designs". The features you list are exactly the same as all other brands such as Rab, M.E., TNF, Mammut etc. So what makes this jacket stand out?
Dunno - I haven't reviewed a lightweight down jacket from any of those brands (I do have a now a 19 yr old TNF Nuptse which whilst being an old warhorse, is perhaps unfair to compare to the Fenrir). Each of them MAY produce jackets that I would find just as good as the Jöttnar one. The line you quote is the follow up to me saying the Fenrir is of the style of micro baffled down jackets popular and fashionable over the last few years. My point is that the Fenrir is good for 'proper' climbing/outdoor use within reasons; it's not just a fashion item even if it does look rather nice.
I can compare it to the lightweight down jacket that I do own, a 40 quid Uniqlo one. The Uniqlo ones are unbeatable value, but Jöttnar puts more down in (so its warmer but heavier), the outer nylon is MUCH more water resistant, the down is more water resistant and Jöttnar uses the synthetic insulation in the cuffs and neck. Jöttnar's fit is more tailored too.