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"Staying warm during frigid winter months doesn&amp;#039;t mean you have to layer on the bulk. Many manufacturers now offer lightweight down jackets, designed to keep you warm with a barely-there weight. Here&amp;#039;s the lowdown on this down trend, which may be the most comfortable addition you can add to your wardrobe this year. When picking out down jackets, you&amp;#039;ll notice a fill-power number. This number describes the &amp;#039;fluffiness&amp;#039; of the down; fluffier down means more air gets trapped, keeping you warmer while still feeling light. A fill-power over 600 will offer good warmth without making you feel bulky, but the higher the number, the better. In addition to being lightweight, these new down jackets offer many other benefits: they&amp;#039;re easily packable, you can layer them under other jackets for added warmth, and most importantly, they&amp;#039;re commonly made with water-resistant finishes. For the first time you can wear down jackets in wet climates and machine wash for easy care. Lightweight down jackets are available for the whole family at a variety of price points. Here are some women&amp;#039;s examples available for purchase now:    L.L. Bean Ultralight 850 Down Jacket ($179): Weighing about one pound, the Ultralight 850 Down Jacket from L.L. Bean is designed for everyday wear during transitional weather, especially when there&amp;#039;s a lot of moisture outside. This jacket can pack down small enough to fit in a pocket and can be machine washed. Plus, its 850-fill is just as warm as other L.L. Bean jackets at 650-fill, but significantly lighter.    Patagonia Down Sweater ($219): Featuring 800-fill down, recycled polyester lining, and a proprietary DWR (durable water repellant) finish, the Down Sweater from Patagonia weighs 11 ounces yet provides compressible warmth. Great on its own, but can also be layered under other jackets on the coldest days for added comfort.    Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Hooded Down Jacket ($320): If you&amp;#039;re willing to splurge to get the lightest jacket, the Ghost Whisperer jacket from Mountain Hardwear offers 850-fill and weighs just 7 ounces. Featuring Q.Shield down insulation, the fill is treated to resist moisture. Perfect for activities in damp conditions where down filling would typically lose its insulation properties.    Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Jacket ($70): For a steal at just $69.90, try the Ultra Light Down Jacket from Uniqlo. Made of a down and feather combination, this jacket offers 640-fill power and can easily fold down into an included pouch.    The North Face Thermoball Full Zip Jacket ($199): For a synthetic down option, the Thermoball Jacket from The North Face offers warmth comparable to 600-fill power at 10 ounces. Featuring PrimaLoft insulation, this lightweight jacket is water-resistant and highly compressible. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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