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Packable down jackets are the ultimate jacket for keeping you warm---lightweight and ultra-compressible they make one of the most efficient jackets for travel.
Down jackets are actually quilted (so the feathers don't move around) jackets which contain down feathers.
You'll find they are measured by down fill power, which is essentially the "fluffiness" of the down. The more air space the down creates the warmer the down.
Down feathers work as excellent insulators and keep you warm and comfortable by creating air pockets. As the down feathers provide the insulation, thin fabric is used which makes the jackets very lightweight and easy to pack.
Most of the jackets can be pressed, folded and packed to a very small size. Some even pack into their own pockets. I've found down jackets are the perfect insulator when layering under wind and rainproof shells. Read up on some of the best lightweight rain jackets here.
A lightweight down jacket is perfect for traveling. Super comfort and warmth, with a low weight and being highly packable, makes them ideal. Moreover, most of these come in water-resistant Nylon making them durable (and somewhat water resistant) as well. You'll find some down jackets are specialized for certain sports like hiking, climbing, cycling, camping etc.
|Fill Power
|Our Rating
|Patagonia Down Sweater
|13 oz
|Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket
|7.8 oz
|Arcteryx Cerium LT Jacket
|10.8 oz
|Marmot Men's Quasar Jacket
|8.4 oz
|RAB Microlight Alpine Down Jacket
|15 oz
|Outdoor Research Transcendent Hoody
|15.4 oz
|REI Co-op Magma 850
|10.8 oz
|Arc'teryx Thorium SV Hoody
|21.7 oz
|Arc'teryx Cerium SL Jacket
|6.5 oz
|Canada Goose Hybridge Lite Hoody
|14 oz
|The North Face Morph Down Jacket
|12.3 oz
|Eddie Bauer MicroTherm StormDown Jacket
|11.52 oz
|Mountain Hardwear StretchDown Hooded
|18 oz
|Rab Neutrino Endurance Jacket
|22.4 oz
The Basics: What To Look For In A Packable Down Jacket
The best packable down jackets will have high fill power, the higher the fill power, the lower the weight and greater the warmth. Down fills are rated on a scale from 550 to 800+, with the higher the number the lighter and warmer the down fill.
In general, 650 to 750 are high quality and 800+ are the highest and best. Moreover, water-resistant high-quality fabric and zipped pockets are a bonus. Avoid buying a jacket with low-quality stitching as it great reduces the durability.
There are many different types of jackets available nowadays, each made for a certain use. The jacket which you should buy depends upon the temperature range in which it will be used.
To help you buy a down jacket that fits your needs, I've thrown together and reviewed below which I think are the best of the lot. This will give you a better idea about the features to look for when buying a down jacket.
Lightweight & Packable Down Jacket Reviews
Patagonia Down Sweater
This Patagonia model is a great lightweight goose down jacket, even though it's called a sweater. The fabric is 100 recycled ripstop polyester, which is tear-resistant for a more durable down jacket for winter. It is also water repellent and windproof. This jacket for travel is ideal for temperatures ranging between 20F to 40F.
The DWR treatment is not that great since it wears off after getting wet about 5 to 6 times. The stitching is good and durable, though, so in dry weather, it is a great ultra-light down jacket for normal, casual use.
It can also be used for layering under a windproof shell. And because it is a packable down sweater coat, it is easy to pack in its inner pocket and carry with you until you need that extra warm layer.
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Weight: 13 oz
Down-fill: 800 Traceable Goose Down
Fabric: Recycled polyester ripstop
Pockets: 2 zippered hand pockets, internal zippered chest pocket
Features: Elastic cuffs, durable water repellent finish (DWR), stuffs into pocket, carabiner clip-in loop, adjustable hem
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket
This is one of the best packable down jackets available, claiming to be "the lightest full-featured jacket on the planet". It is extremely lightweight and can be packed to a very small size. Because it is an 800 fill power down jacket, it provides great warmth at almost all temperatures.
It also may be the best down jacket for hiking, backpacking, camping, and even alpine climbing. The hood keeps your head and neck warm, and there is an interior toggle at the hem for easy adjustment to keep out the cold. These men's and women's packable down jackets are considerably thin which makes them great for layering as well. Overall, a great jacket.
The bottom line: the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket is one of the best packable down jackets on the market.
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Weight: 7.8 oz
Down-fill: 800 Q-Shield down
Fabric: Nylon ripstop
Pockets: 2 zippered side pockets
Features: Elastic cuffs, interior toggle hem, elastic cuffs, carabiner loop, stuffs into pocket
Arcteryx Cerium LT Jacket
This Arcteryx down jacket has a bit more fill power, which makes it even lighter than some of the other down jackets of the same warmth. When layered under a windproof shell, it keeps you warm at very low temperatures. However, this slim down jacket is not very comfortable to wear above 40F.
It is very lightweight and provides great warmth. The collar height does its job well, but when extra protection is needed there is also an insulated StormHood on this travel down jacket.
One flaw that needs to be mentioned is that fabric is not that durable and is prone to ripping. Hence, it is recommended to use it for layering. It lies in the high down fill category and is ideal for lower temperatures.
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Weight: 10.8 oz
Down-fill: 850 down fill
Fabric: Nylon
Pockets: 2 zippered side pockets, internal zippered chest pocket
Features: Elastic cuffs, durable water repellent finish (DWR), stuff sack, adjustable hood, chin guard, elastic cuffs, adjustable hem
Marmot Men's Quasar Jacket
This is a very warm lightweight jacket, with a fill power of 850 down fill that does its job perfectly. It works great even in extreme outdoors. This down hiking jacket is designed for very low temperatures, keeping you warm and comfortable even when the day turns extra chilly.
The design of Marmot's best men's down jacket is great. It is not that thin, though, so may not be ideal for layering. It can be stuffed into its own outside chest pocket, making it a very packable winter jacket.
But there is a downside to this lightweight down coat. The fabric seems vulnerable to scratches and rips, so you'll need to be extra careful when hiking or climbing in close quarters. Apart from that, it's a good jacket for multi-sport use. There is also a Quasar packable down jacket for women.
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Weight: 8.4 oz
Down-fill: 850+ power goose down
Fabric: Pertex Quantum nylon mini ripstop
Pockets: 2 zippered side pockets, outer zippered chest pocket
Features: Elastic cuffs, durable water repellent finish (DWR), stuffs into pocket, elastic drawcord hem, elastic cuffs
RAB Microlight Alpine Down Jacket
This packable goose down jacket is in the lightweight, low down fill category. Because of the low fill, it is not made for extreme uses. But this is an extremely lightweight down jacket for women and men.
The 750 down fill provides good enough warmth for normal use. RAB's Microlight Alpine down lightweight jacket is sleek and thin, which makes it the best down-filled jacket for layering. Some handy features include the adjustable hem, chin guard, elastic cuffs, and the included stuff sack for easy storage on the road.
An additional thing this jacket has is a down filled hood. This jacket may not provide much warmth at a lower temperature but it has a decent lead in packing and light weight. These down winter jackets are recommended for climbing. They work best when layered with a lightweight rain jacket.
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Weight: 15 oz
Down-fill: 750 Eupropean goose down
Fabric: Pertex Microlight Fabric
Pockets: 2 zippered side pockets, one zippered chest pocket
Features: Elastic cuffs, chin guard, down filled hood, stuff sack, hem drawcord
Outdoor Research Transcendent Hoody
Though this isn't the most lightweight down parka available, it still doesn't weigh very much, making it easy to carry with you when stuffed into its own pocket. There is also only 650 down fill-power, so it also isn't going to be the warmest lightweight down jacket, but it will be great for use when the temperature is still reasonable.
To keep you warm during your cross-country treks or when hanging out at camp, there is an internal zipper stormflap for zipper protection, a drawcord hem, elastic cuffs, and an adjustable hood, all of which work together to keep your body heat in and the cold air out.
The outer shell of this packable down jacket with hood is made of durable polyester ripstop, with a nylon taffeta lining. It is both water and wind-resistant, giving you decent protection against all the elements.
All-in-all the Outdoor Research Transcendent Hoody is among the best packable down jacket for everyday use---it performs well whether you are traveling or heading out for a day hike.
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Weight: 15.4 oz
Down-fill: 650 goose down fill
Shell Fabric: Polyester ripstop
Pockets: 2 zippered hand pockets, zippered chest pocket
Features: Adjustable hood, elastic cuffs, drawcord hem, stuffs into right hand pocket, key clip, water and wind-resistant
REI Co-op Magma 850
The best down jacket is also the most versatile and warmest down jacket around. The Co-op Magma boasts 850-fill goose down for maximum warmth for your outdoor adventures. The shell material is durable, ensuring this ultralight jacket will last through the most rugged trip.
There are quilted underarm gussets to give you a wide range of motion while reducing bulk and keeping the jacket from lifting up at the waist during your normal arm movements. The shoulder seams have also been rolled forward to thin out this area and keep chafing to a minimum when you're wearing a pack.
The hand pockets have even been positioned properly for complete compatibility with a pack's hip belt, making this the best jacket for backpacking, no matter how long you plan to be on the trail.
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Weight: 10.8 oz
Down-fill: 850 goose down fill
Shell Fabric: Pertex nylon ripstop
Pockets: 2 zippered hand pockets
Features: Elastic cuffs, drawcord hem, quilted underarm gussets, durable water repellent finish (DWR)
Arc'teryx Thorium SV Hoody
The SV in Thorium SV stands for severe weather, which is why this durable, resilient heavy down jacket is one of the best hooded jackets for the worst conditions. It is meant to be used on its own rather than as a mid-layer for your other outdoor gear.
The high down fill-power combines with the durable DWR treated nylon and Arc'teryx's Down Composite Mapping technology to give you possibly the warmest Arc'teryx jacket around. The elastic cuffs and adjustable hem add to the warmth by locking out those icy winds.
The insulated StormHood is helmet-compatible while still remaining low profile for maximum visibility. The articulated underarm and sleeve areas give you great maneuverability, which is essential for easy movements and layering. Since these are also packable down jackets for men and women, they are also great jackets for travel.
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Weight: 21.7 oz
Down-fill: 750 European grey goose down fill
Shell Fabric: Arato nylon
Pockets: 2 zippered hand pockets, inner zippered chest pocket, inner dump pocket
Features: Durable water repellent finish (DWR), adjustable insulated hood, elastic cuffs, drawcord hem, stuff sack
Arc'teryx Cerium SL Jacket
If you want the best ultralight down jacket that still gives you the warmth you need to battle those low temperatures, the Cerium SL, or Super Light, is the best goose down jacket to buy. The combination of 850 fill down and their Coreloft insulation keeps you toasty warm, but still gives you the breathability you need to avoid sweating under those layers.
There is an insulated low profile collar for neck protection and an elasticized rear hem to keep those cold drafts from sneaking under your coat. The DWR finish keeps light rain and snow from soaking you during your travels.
Other handy features of this light goose down jacket are the zippered hand-warmer pockets, the chin guard, and the corded zipper-pulls for easy grabbing even when wearing gloves. The best lightweight down jackets are great for all-around use, and the Cerium SL definitely fits the bill.
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Weight: 6.5 oz
Down-fill: 850 grey goose down fill
Shell Fabric: Arato nylon
Pockets: 2 zippered hand pockets
Features: Durable water repellent finish (DWR), chin guard, elastic cuffs, elastic rear hem, stuff sack
Canada Goose Hybridge Lite Hoody
The best down jacket for men and women fits in perfectly with whatever activity you like to do. The Hybridge Lite is a hooded packable down jacket that is lightweight, so it won't weigh you down during your active adventures. It is only rated for -5 to 5 degrees, though, so isn't great for extreme temperatures unless you layer it for extra warmth.
The shell is Canada Goose's Feather Light 10D, which is abrasion-resistant and has a DWR finish to repel moisture. There are Tensile-Tech patches on the side panels and under the arms for increased mobility and breathability.
The down hood has reflective tape on the back to keep you visible in low light, and there are thumb loops on the stretch cuffs to keep your sleeves from riding up, increasing your warmth and comfort. For added convenience, these down packable jackets also double as a travel pillow.
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Weight: 14 oz
Down-fill: 800 Hutterite white goose down fill
Shell Fabric: Nylon
Pockets: 2 zippered hand pockets, 2 zippered chest pockets
Features: Stretch cuffs with thumb loops, reflective tape on hood, stuffs into left hand pocket, doubles as travel pillow, durable water repellent finish (DWR)
The North Face Morph Down Jacket
This 800 fill down coat from The North Face was designed as a lightweight down jacket for those who love to climb. Its features make it perfect for this activity, including the pack and harness friendly pocket placement. This slim fit down jacket reduces the bulk as well, so you can move easily during your climb.
The hidden cinch-cord on the hem lets you adjust the waist to lock in your body heat without hanging down and getting in your way. There are also internal, elastic-bound cuffs to keep snow and icy cold air out of your sleeves.
These warm lightweight jackets are packable for easy travel. There is also men's and women's ultralight down jacket sizes available, so everyone has the perfect fit. A few color options also give you the chance to match them up with your personal style.
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Weight: 12.3 oz
Down-fill: 800 goose down fill
Shell Fabric: Nylon
Pockets: 2 zippered hand pockets, 1 zippered chest pocket
Features: Durable water repellent finish (DWR), stuffs into hand pocket, elastic cuffs, adjustable hem, harness and pack friendly pocket placement
Eddie Bauer MicroTherm StormDown Jacket
You don't need a heavy down parka to stay warm in cool to cold weather, especially when you love climbing and need the mobility to do so efficiently. This ultralight down coat has a ripstop polyester shell to resist abrasions while blocking the wind.
It has a DWR finish to repel moisture. The down even retains its loft if it does become wet, insulating you against the cold. There are stretch fleece panels on the sleeves and shoulders to increase your range of motion.
There are multiple pockets to hold all your gear, from your keys to your gloves. A media port on the chest pocket lets you add your own soundtrack to your climb. And when the weather warms up, you can pack this lightweight down jacket into its own pocket for easy storage.
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Weight: 11.52 oz
Down-fill: 800 Stormdown fill
Shell Fabric: Polyester ripstop
Pockets: 2 zippered hand pockets, 1 zippered chest pocket, 2 inner dump pockets
Features: Stuffs into chest pocket, carabiner clip-in loop, media port, durable water repellent finish (DWR)
Mountain Hardwear StretchDown Hooded
Though it isn't the warmest jacket ever, the StretchDown Hooded jacket from Mountain Hardwear is still great for those long days on the slopes. It uses their unique Q. Shield down chambers that traps warmth while repelling moisture. And if it does get wet on a particularly damp day, it won't lose its loft and create cold spots.
These insulated chambers also stretch with as you move, giving you the maneuverability you need on a diamond run or for those who prefer cross-country adventures. The stretch-knit fabric of this light but warm jacket is durable as well, so it won't tear at the slightest scrape.
The best down ski jacket keeps your gear close at hand, which is why this one has multiple pockets to hold everything you need on the road. The downside is that there are no adjustments on the hood or hem to block out the cold.
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Weight: 18 oz
Down-fill: 750 Q. Shield down fill
Shell Fabric: Polyester
Pockets: 2 zippered hand pockets, 1 zippered chest pocket
Features: Elastic cuffs, chin guard
Rab Neutrino Endurance Jacket
The Rab Neutrino Endurance down jacket was made for mountianeering and other alpine excursions. Though its weight keeps it from being one of the true ultralight down jackets, it is still won't weigh you down and cut your trip short.
The Pertex Endurance outer material is water resistant, windproof, and breathable for maximum comfort. The Hydrophobic down absorbs less water, which helps retain its loft, and also dries fast to keep you extra warm.
Other handy features that make this one of the warmest, best packable down jacket are the stitch-through baffle construction, which keeps the down in place, the anti-snag Velcro cuffs, the drawcord hem, and packable stuff sack. There is also a helmet-compatible hood for those who need the protection, which stows away when the weather is warm using a Velcro-free roll-down system.
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Weight: 22.4 oz
Down-fill: 800 European goose down fill
Shell Fabric: Pertex Endurance
Pockets: 2 zippered hand pockets, 1 internal zippered pocket
Features: Helmet-compatible stowable hood, chin guard, hem drawcord, stuff sack, Velcro cuff, internal insulated zip baffle
Buying Guide: Finding The Best Lightweight Down Jacket for Travel & Hiking
Why A Lightweight Down Jacket is the Perfect Warm Travel Jacket
The best down jacket is the perfect outdoor gear for a variety of reasons. They are lightweight, making it easy to wear or carry them on any type of trip. But the best lightweight down jacket is also warm enough to handle any type of weather Mother Nature throws at you.
A travel down jacket is versatile, giving you the proper gear you need for a variety of adventures. Whether you need the best hiking jacket, backpacking jacket, or a high-quality jacket to keep you warm on the slopes, there is a great model available to meet your needs.
Each of them also comes with a variety of great features to block out the cold, like adjustable hems and hoods, as well as the cuffs necessary to keep the snow and icy cold out of your sleeves.
Best of all, down coats are the most packable jackets around, allowing you to stuff them into a sack or one of their own pockets to make it easy to carry them with you wherever you go.
Down Fill Power Ratings Explained - Warmth vs. Weight
The term down fill power shows up on these types of jackets all the time. But what is down fill power? Down fill power actually tells us two important factors of the down jacket. Its warmth-to-weight ratio is the first, and its compressibility is second.
Fill power is measured in a very specific way. One ounce of down is placed into a standardized cylinder. This bit of down is then compressed to find the exact volume of the down in these circumstances. This measurement is then used to determine the fill power.
For instance, if the down takes up 500 cubic inches of space in the cylinder when it has been compressed in the controlled environment, this means the jacket will have 500 down fill-power.
Of course, if you use more down in the jacket, it could still have the same fill-power, but also be heavier than one that uses less down. So, though a higher fill-power should have more warmth, if more down is used, a lower number could actually make a warmer jacket.
Pros & Cons of Down Jackets
The best down jackets obviously use down as the insulation because it has a variety of benefits when compared with synthetic insulation.
For the pros of the down insulation, it offers you better warmth for its weight. Down is also very compressible. The best packable jacket can be stuffed into a small package, making it easy to travel with, especially if you only have limited travel space to carry it. In these areas, synthetic insulation does not perform as well. They aren't as warm or as compressible.
The biggest con of even the warmest down jackets is that they don't handle moisture well. If they are damp or wet, they will flatten out, reducing their ability to hold in your body heat. Down is also slower to dry than synthetic insulation, so could chill you longer or keep you inside instead of outside enjoying your day.
What to Consider When Choosing a Lightweight Down Jacket
Type of Use
The beauty of the warmest down jacket for women and men is that they are completely versatile. Though some are designed with specific uses in mind, most of them can be used for any type of outdoor activity you plan to spend your time on.
They give you the warmth you need for camping, hiking, and backpacking. The best down coats also give you the mobility required for alpine climbing. But these jackets also look great, so you can wear them for your everyday use, whether running errands or going out with friends.
Since they offer breathability as well as warmth, you can also wear the best down filled jackets for chopping wood or shoveling snow. You can layer them when needed or wear them on their own for the most comfort possible.
The warmth of the best down jacket is the reason people choose these types over almost every other kind of winter coat around. This is because down insulation is the best type for trapping in your natural body heat, keeping you warmer than any other type of insulation there is.
But even though they are so incredibly warm, the best down jackets for women and men won't be bulky to wear or add too much weight to your other outdoor gear. This allows you to wear them for more technical activities as well as for regular day-to-day things like shopping or running errands.
Fill Power
The term fill power of the best down winter jackets refers to the quality of the down used to insulate it. These range from a low 600-fill to about 900-fill. The higher the fill-power, the better the quality of the down inside the coat.
Entry and mid-level jackets usually range from about 550-650-fill down, but for extreme temperatures, you'll want to find one that is about 800-fill down or higher. If you're just using it for normal daily wear, a lower fill is fine, but for alpine sports or backpacking/camping trips that last a few days, you'll want the higher quality models, like an 850 fill down jacket.
If you are after the best packable down jacket that offers superior warmth, you'll want to look for a jacket with 750+ down fill power. Having a lightweight down jacket is one of the most versatile jackets to have for travel and hiking.
Fill Weight
When we refer to the fill weight of the best down jacket, we are actually talking about the exact amount of down the jacket contains. This number is expressed in ounces. For instance, ultralight down jackets have a total weight. Then they have the down fill weight.
So, a jacket could weigh 14 ounces total, but the down inside may only represent 3 ounces of that number. The more down a jacket contains, the more it will weigh. But this will also add to the amount of warmth it will provide you with when out in the cold. Since the down is so light on its own, adding a bit extra shouldn't affect the total weight of the jacket to badly, plus you won't have to worry about getting a chill.
Despite the fact that down is such an ultralight insulator, you still need to consider the entire weight of the coat before you buy it. This is because certain activities require the use of a lot of gear, and if your choice isn't the lightest down jacket around, you may be adding too much to your total weight, making it hard to carry.
Even an extra pound can leave you exhausted if traveling longer distances, especially if over rough and uneven terrain. The best down jacket for mountaineering, hiking, backpacking, or climbing needs to be ultralight and easy to carry, whether on your back or in your pack.
Of course, if you're just using it as an insulating layer for a few hours outside or for short car trips, those extra few ounces shouldn't be an issue.
Down Type
When trying to find the best down jacket, you may notice that the best down jacket brand uses either regular or treated down (here is a better explanation of both). The treated, or hydrophobic, down has one very important feature missing from the regular down. It has been treated with a durable water repellent, or DWR, finish.
This allows the down to repel moisture for a longer amount of time than the regular down. If it does get damp or wet, the hydrophobic down also dries much faster, keeping you warmer than you would be without it.
In fact, the hydrophobic down insulation usually only loses about 30% of their warmth on average after being exposed to moisture, which is essential in cold temperatures that require all the body heat you can get.
Baffle Construction
When it comes to the construction of the best down jacket, there are two types, which include sewn through and baffle box construction.
Sewn through down jackets have the outer layer of the coat stitched right to the inner layer. This separates the down into lined sections, distributing it evenly while preventing it from shifting around. The downside is that this keeps them from being the warmest light down jacket since cold spots happen where the stitching is, due to the lack of insulation in these areas.
Box baffle construction gives you better insulation than the sewn through method. Each down box on the coat has its own little rectangle, which helps to eliminate the cold spots. This keeps you warmer, but these high end down jackets are also more expensive.
When you're looking for the best down jacket to use for outdoor sports or just traveling around in the colder weather, its warmth and features are probably the most important things on your mind. But you're also going to need one that fits into your personal style in order to be truly comfortable wearing it out in public.
That's why the top down jacket brands have created models that look great while still giving you the insulation and accessories needed to keep you warm during whatever winter activity you participate in.
Ultralight down jackets also come in a variety of colors. These include bright oranges, yellows, and blues that keep you visible to those around you. If you prefer a bit more subtlety or discretion, there are also black, green, or darker blues to help you blend in more. No matter your personality, you should have no trouble finding the best winter down jackets for the whole family.
The beauty of high quality down jackets is that the insulation is easy to compress to a very small size. This makes it easy to pack your jacket into a backpack or suitcase for traveling. Whether by foot, car, or plane, you will have no trouble taking the most packable down jacket wherever you go.
Most of the top rated down jackets come with their own stuffable feature as well. This could be an included stuff sack to put your jacket in for easy travel. Many of them have replaced the loose stuff sack with a stuffable pocket instead. This lets you compress the whole coat into a hand or chest pocket for even easier storage, without the risk of losing the extra bag.
Outer Shell Material
The two most common materials used to make the best down jacket are nylon and polyester. These are used because they both have very common features that make them acceptable choices.
Both of them are lightweight, which is essential to long-term outdoor adventures. They are also durable, resisting tears and abrasions, though nylon is a bit stronger and has a greater ability to stretch as you move. Nylon is also has a softer feel against your skin.
For damp weather, though, polyester is the better choice. It doesn't absorb water as easily and dries faster than nylon. Polyester also doesn't fade as quickly in the sun as nylon will.
A lightweight cold weather jacket is meant to fit well, but shouldn't restrict your movements. They also shouldn't be too loose, either, or they could leave gaps between you and the coat that allows cold air to get in and your body heat out.
The best down jacket fit will accommodate any layers you want to add underneath as well, so you don't want to buy one that fits too snugly or you won't be able to fit it over those layers.
There are slim fit, athletic fit, or regular fit models available to meet the needs of the sports you're going to be using them for. For instance, an athletic fit is essential for climbers or skiers, to give you the mobility you need. Slim fit is also good for these types of outdoor activities. Regular fit ones can be used for normal wear, or for hiking and camping where increased arm movements may not be as essential.
Hood (or Not)
Whether or not you need a hood is entirely up to you, but they do come in handy for certain types of activities. If you want to keep your costs down, as well as the weight of the jacket, you can get a hoodless down jacket.
But doing this means sacrificing the extra warmth and protection they offer. If you plan on using a knitted hat or some other type of headgear, you may not even notice the difference.
For those who plan on wearing the best down jacket at higher altitudes, a hood may come in handy. The higher you go, the colder it's going to be. Having the best hooded down jacket can keep you extra warm, plus block out the wind or snow for added protection.
There are also helmet-compatible hoods available on some of the best rated down jackets. If your chosen activity requires a helmet, you'll likely be traveling at speeds that create a lot of wind. The added warmth of the hood will definitely come in handy on those occasions.
Pockets & Cuffs
Pockets are always essential to any type of outdoor coat. They can hold your smaller essentials as well as give you a place to warm up your hands. Most of the best down jacket models have two hand pockets, sometimes placed to be compatible with backpack straps or harnesses.
One or two outer chest pockets are great for holding your phone or other smaller devices. Inner security pockets are also handy to store those items you want to keep extra safe.
Some of the top down jackets even include a couple of dump pockets on the inside. These are great for holding your gloves or other larger items that may not fit in the other pockets.
When it comes to cuffs, elastic is best. These hold the sleeve down, sealing it off to block out the cold. Some have Velcro instead, but these can be harder to tighten when wearing gloves. They can also get caught on stuff and open, requiring you to drop everything and readjust them.
Hybrid Jackets
Some down jackets actually use other insulators combined with the down to give you the benefits of both down and synthetic insulation. These benefits could include the warmth, packability, and ease of movement of the down with the great moisture resistance of the synthetic insulation.
Many hybrid coats use down mostly in the core area of the jacket to lock in your body heat. But the sides, arms, or shoulder areas may use some other insulation to create a less puffy-feeling jacket that still keeps you warm and comfortable. This also helps to increase your range of movement, which may be a great option for climbers or skiers.
Though the materials used to make the best down jacket will be durable on their own, it is possible to add to their resilience. Manufacturers who want to ensure they have the longest lasting fabric choose ripstop materials to keep them intact.
Ripstop is a technique used during the weaving of the fabric to make it more resistant to tears or abrasions your jacket may sustain during use. If a hole or tear does happen, the ripstop weaving keeps it from spreading. This also helps during patching since you will only have a small area to fix.
Zippers are also something to watch for. If the zipper on the best lightweight warm travel jacket is faulty and won't close properly, or pops open while you're out on the trail, you won't ever use that jacket again. YKK zippers are the best around because they are durable and won't break easily.
Other zippers can also work well, but you should always try them out before you buy. If they don't slide well or have inferior looking teeth, pick a different jacket.
Other Features
There are a few other features that can make a regular jacket the best down jacket around. They aren't essential, just handy features that make your jacket even more convenient to wear.
An adjustable hem is great for this type of jacket. Not only does it allow you to adjust the fit, it also helps block out the cold air and lock in your body heat. If you have chosen the best hooded down jacket, you also want an adjustable hood for the same reasons.
A few additions to your pockets are also handy, such as hand warmer material on the inside to keep your fingers from freezing. If you like to listen to music while you hike or climb, a media port is also a great addition. This allows you to run the headphone cord from your phone or iPod to your ears while keeping that cord inside the jacket and out of the way.
There are a few things that are considered in terms of value. The brand name is one since high-end down jackets always cost more than smaller companies would charge. If the name on your down jacket is important to you, be prepared to pay for it.
The features you choose will also be factored in. The more pockets, hoods, adjustments, and extras you want on your coat, the more it is going to cost you. Even the fabric can increase the price, especially if you want DWR coatings and ripstop material.
But you don't need to pay a fortune for the best down jacket. Those on a budget will be able to find more affordable models when needed. They may not have all the bells and whistles the higher priced jackets will have but they will keep you warm and last a long time, making them worth your while.
How to Care for a Down Jacket
How to Wash a Down Jacket
You have to be very careful when washing your down coat. If not, you'll turn the lightest, warmest down jacket into a ruined mess of fabric. But if you follow these directions, your down jacket will last for years.
First, wash it in the washing machine, using cold water and the gentle cycle. But only do this in a front loading washing machine. The agitator of a top loading machine could snag on the jacket fabric, tearing it and spilling down all over. If you only have a top loading machine, wash your coat by hand in cold water.
When I was my down jackets and vests I also always use Nikwax Down Wash to help rejuvenate and clean the down. This helps restore the loft and clean the jacket from inside out.
When the wash cycle is done, you can either hang your down jacket to dry or put it in the dryer. If you choose the dryer, only use low heat. Any higher than this could melt the outer shell of the jacket as well as singeing the feathers inside.
How to Restore Loft in a Down Jacket
If you need to restore the loft of your down jacket, there are no special skills needed. The best way is to toss it in the dryer on the lowest heat setting. Before you turn it on, add a couple of tennis balls or some of those dryer balls inside with it. As the dryer turns, the balls will bounce around, pounding the fabric and puffing up the down on the inside.
If this hasn't helped, you may need to wash the jacket first. Dirt and oil can accumulate on the jacket, weighing down the loft inside. Washing them as described above and then using the dryer with the tennis or dryer balls can help restore your jacket to its former glory.
You should also never store the best down jacket in a compressed position. You can stuff it in a sack or its own pocket for short trips, but for long-term storage, you should always hang it in a closet. Compressing it for too long can crumple the down and ruin the loft, so keep it loose and open when storing it.
The Bottom Line
If you love to spend the cooler months outside but hate the restrictions heavy parkas put on you and your activities, having the best packable down jacket can make your adventures much more pleasurable. These types of jackets are lightweight and give you increased mobility.
They can also be compressed into a very small package, making them great for any type of travel, whether by car or air, or for those week-long backpacking trips in varying temperatures. Best of all, they are extremely warm, holding in your body heat
If you need a great backpacking down jacket, the REI Co-op Magma 850 is a good choice. The quilted underarm gussets give you a wide range of motion. The shoulder seams and hand pockets have also been positioned to make it easier and more comfortable to carry a pack. The Magma 850 is also one of the cheapest down jacket on our list, making it a great choice for the backpacker on a budget.
For those who like to travel light, and therefore need to conserve space as much as possible, the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket is the best packable down jacket on our list. It is extremely light to carry, at under 8 ounces, and can be compressed to take up only a very little space in your suitcase or pack.
If you are after one of the warmest, yet still incredible packable down jackets out there the Rab Neutrino Endurance Jacket will keep you warmth in even the coldest conditions. It's also by far one of the best down jacket for the money.
You can also read our guides to the best waterproof backpack, the best outdoor watch and other recommended travel products here.


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2012 Polaris Music Prize short list
their long list.
Those eliminated from the short list included Patrick Watson (the first time an album of his wasn't shortlisted), The Weeknd, Leaonard Cohen, Coeur de pirate, Joel Plaskett Emergency and Yukon Blonde.
The 200+ writers, editors, producers and media figures who make up the Polaris Music Prize jury pool chose the Short List by submitting ballots listing their Top 5 albums from the previously announced Long List of 40 eligible albums.
The winner of the 2012 Polaris Music Prize will be announced on September 24 at The Masonic Temple Concert Hall in Toronto.
The Polaris Music Prize short list
Cadence Weapon - Hope In Dirt City
Cold Specks - I Predict A Graceful Expulsion
Drake - Take Care
Kathleen Edwards - Voyageur
Feist - Metals
Fucked Up - David Comes to Life
Grimes - Visions
Handsome Furs - Sound Kapital
Japandroids - Celebration Rock
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Some good ideas take a while to come to fruition. They must wait until the time is just right. That's the way it is with this announcement. My brother, Dr. Henry M. Morris III, has accepted a full-time position as Executive Vice President for Strategic Ministries.
The addition of "Dr. Henry" shouldn't be too surprising. He is an exceptionally well-qualified individual, with a D.Min. from Luther Rice Seminary and rewarding experiences as both a pastor and professor of apologetics. A gifted speaker, he has spoken at many ICR seminars through the years and authored numerous Acts & Facts and Days of Praise articles, as well as several books. His resume also includes upper-level experience in the business world, including CFO of a large computer firm, and an M.B.A. degree from Pepperdine University. ICR has benefited numerous times from his expertise. Throughout his career in business he has retained a desire to be back in "full-time service" for the Lord.
I have been reluctant to consider him for ICR, since ICR is not a "family" business. But now the time seems right.
In between assignments, it's a good time for him to leave the business world, and ICR needs someone who can articulate the creation message with clarity and passion right now.
Over 30 years old now, ICR has matured in many ways. God has always supplied each need, month by month, as individuals respond to Acts & Facts. But major research projects and creation advances necessitate foundation grants and large gifts to underwrite them. I am prayerful and confident that present activity will continue with current giving, but the big projects make the need for a financially knowledgeable man like Henry quite real, in order to usher these projects to completion.
Thus, the time is right. But we still need your assistance. Access to foundations and large donors usually requires some personal connection. Can you help? Can you initiate contacts with influential people on our behalf? We can supply you with detailed information on research projects, endowed chairs, major plans, etc. Together, we can keep ICR on the path of continued victory. The time is right!


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2015 finalist
Saving CO2 while balancing the grid.
Smarter energy use for a carbon-free future
To say that our 2015 ClimateLaunchpad Finalist Sympower is doing well would be the understatement of the year. In 2017 they raised €1M from Enfuro Ventures and Angel Investors.
"ClimateLaunchpad taught us how to build the foundations of our business."
Sympower is a demand response aggregator that enables smarter energy use for a carbon-free future. They bundle the electricity use of electric appliances on the demand side and offer that capacity as reserves to grid operators on all levels: the national transmission system operators and the regional distribution network operators.
Balancing the system on the demand side results in a sustainable alternative to balancing the supply and demand of electricity in the manner that is currently executed by power plants. So instead of turning up production at coal and gas fired power plants, Sympower can turn on and off or up and down electricity use of appliances at the user side to solve the imbalance on the grid. This way they save CO2 while matching demand to supply of electricity in real-time.
"Working on opening up markets in Europe and the Middle East."
From sharing a 1-bedroom apartment to €1M investment
Simon Bushell (CEO) and Georg Rute (CTO) founded Sympower in 2015. They studied together at Imperial College in London. They got their idea during a lecture by one of their professors, where they looked into demand response with refrigerators. They kept in touch after graduating and dreamt about turning the idea of managing household appliances to balance the grid into a business. What they had figured out was a way to balance the electricity system more sustainably and they both agreed that the idea was worth pursuing.
They both left their jobs at the time and moved to Estonia (where Georg is from) to turn their idea into reality. This is where they started Sympower, and also where they entered (and won) ClimateLaunchpad and joined the Climate-KIC Accelerator programme. To save costs Georg and Simon shared a 1-bedroom apartment for the first 8 months of their start-up life.
Potential savings of 80 billion euros and 2% global CO2
"It's quite hard to calculate the CO2 savings our platform offers. Calculating how much CO2 the sustainable balancing service and electricity reserves can avoid depends on many factors behind the meter. Production from renewables, where a grid operator would alternatively source the reserves from and the efficiency of the appliances used are all contributing factors to the level of emissions required to restore the balance on the grid. If we were active in every country we could save the electricity transmission system operators globally billions of euros and bring down the global carbon emissions by balancing through our system."
In 2016 Sympower moved to the Netherlands for the Rockstart Smart Energy Accelerator programme. While at Rockstart they started a pilot with Engie (a utility company) and started sales to commercial and industrial loads in Finland.
By the end of 2017 they managed to raise €1M in investment from Enfuro Ventures and from Angel Investors. The private contributors are all experienced entrepreneurs in the energy, software and cleantech industries. Two of them met Sympower at an EIT Climate-KIC event shortly after the start-up was founded. In one year's time, the Sympower team expanded from 5 to 20 people. The investment now secures their scale-up to new countries in Europe and introduction into Israel.
"There's huge potential for saving CO2 emissions."
A virtual power plant
The reason Sympower does what they do is that they want to facilitate smarter use of energy. Their slogan is: 'Smarter energy use for a carbon-free future'.
"By using appliances in a smarter way at a more efficient time, it's possible to take fossil fuel plants offline because they won't be needed for balancing the electricity grid," says Laura van Jaarsveld, Chief of Staff at Sympower. "Also, renewables cause a challenge on the electricity grids, since their production is very unpredictable and they actually can create imbalances. When there's too much electricity on the grid the extra load needs to be shed. When there's too little we need to generate more electricity. Sympower however, acts as a virtual power plant, managing the demand of electricity to match the supply, taking away the need for extra generation. In the long-term it will be possible to take fossil fuel plants offline, but currently we minimise emissions for balancing the electricity grid. Based on that there's huge potential for saving CO2 emissions."
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"We are extremely proud of what we've accomplished since staring out in 2015," Laura continues. "Our headquarters are now in Amsterdam and we have a team of developers in Estonia and a sales team in Finland. We also have a colleague in Israel who is looking into business development for the Middle East.
"We are extremely proud of what we've accomplished since starting out in 2015."
As well as our commercial activities in the Netherlands, we are also working on a number of pilot projects with system operators, working together to create the electricity system of the future.
We share the revenue that comes from the transmission system operator with end owners of the appliance. So you can say that we rent the opportunity to control their appliances and they get compensated for allowing us that control, and of course for supporting a more sustainable energy system."
Best advice: don't sit on your idea, join ClimateLaunchpad.
"Join this competition if you have been sitting on an idea and you're unsure how to go from idea to business. It worked for us!"
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JioSaavn is an Indian online music streaming service and a digital distributor of music across the world. On March 23, 2018, Saavn announced merger with JioMusic in a deal worth more than $1 billion. The merger was completed in December 2018.
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OwlTailSearch for all podcast interviews of a person and more.Location: Global
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Pandora is a subscription-based music streaming service owned by Sirius XM Holdings. In 2019, Pandora had about 63.5 million active monthly users and 6.2 million subscribers. In February 2019, Sirius XM Holdings acquired Pandora for $3.5 billion in stock.
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Hemangioma in minor salivary glands: real or illusion
Diagnostic Pathology volume 1, Article number: 21 (2006)
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Hemangioma is a common soft tissue lesion in the head and neck region. Hemangioma in the context of minor salivary glands is rarely encountered in surgical pathology practice, and for this reason most pathologist are often unfamiliar with its histomorphological features. We report a rare histological finding of salivary gland structures within a cavernous hemangioma, which may or may not have originated in the minor salivary gland.
Though hemangioma is a common soft tissue lesion in the oral and maxillofacial region, pathologists are often unfamiliar with the histomorphology of hemangioma in the context of salivary glands [1], especially minor salivary glands. According to the AFIP files, hemangioma is the most common non-epithelial tumor with an incidence of 30% in the major salivary glands [2]. Although arteriovenous malformation of a minor salivary gland have been reported [1], the incidence of hemangioma in minor salivary gland is difficult to ascertain. One of the main reason for the under reporting of hemangioma is the fact that they are rarely biopsied [1]. Even in those biopsied, the diffuse distribution of minor salivary glands and the lack of distinct anatomic boundaries preclude unequivocal evidence of origin in the salivary gland connective tissue stroma [2]. The purpose of the present article is to report a rare histological finding of minor salivary gland elements within a hemangioma and its diagnostic dilemma.
Case report
This is a report of a 55 year old female who presented with pain over the right side of the face for the past 3 years. She stated that the pain evolved spontaneously and is continuous, often disturbing her from sleep. She also stated that she did not get much relief from routine analgesics. Emotionally she was very much depressed, as she had been evaluated by a number of general and oral physicians. But the diagnosis remained elusive. Her attending dental care provider had extracted few teeth, presumably on the assumption that the pain was of dental origin. However, there was no relief and hence she presented to us.
On extra oral examination no anomalies were detectable. Intra oral examination showed a brownish red discoloration, measuring 1 × 0.75 cm on the lingual aspect of the right retro molar region. The surface of the lesion was slightly elevated and irregular. There was no pain on palpation but it bleed. The lesion blanched on pressure but immediately refilled upon release. Based on the clinical appearance, a vascular lesion was high on the diagnostic considerations. Panoramic radiograph showed no significant finding. The lesion was excised with proper precautions. During excision the bleeding was little more than normal and continued for 15 minutes, but was arrested following pressure pack application. In the next few days following excision the patient reported that the pain had subsided considerably.
Routine microscopy showed predominantly entrapped ducts and effaced acini amid proliferating thin walled endothelium lined cavernous type of blood vessels (Fig 1 & Fig 2A,B,C &2D). In other fields, displacement of mucous salivary acini and ducts towards the surface epithelium was evident. The intervening connective tissue between the surface epithelium and the main body of the lesion lacked lesional tissue but showed survival of ducts and dense collagenization. (Fig 3). After ascertaining that the lesion was not associated with any syndrome, it was coded as hemanigoma involving minor salivary glands.
As in other sites, capillary and cavernous are the two main types of hemangiomas that can occur in salivary glands [2]. Cavernous hemangioma is rare but can occur in adults [3]. Capillary hemangioma is more common in childhood but spontaneously regress before adolescence [1–4].
The diagnosis of hemangioma is often challenging when it involves salivary glands [2]. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may aid in the pre-operative diagnosis of hemangioma but is not entirely reliable to differentiate it from other hypervascular lesions [5]. CT and MRI was not performed in the present case. However, suspicion of a vascular lesion was high based on the clinical findings. Although there was no thrill or bruit, the lesion blanched and refilled on digital pressure. Since conventional radiograph fail to establish intra bony pathology, the lesion was excised. Prolonged ooze (15 minutes) was observed but easily controlled on pressure pack application. At no point of time hemangioma in the vicinity of a minor salivary gland was suspected. This is not surprising given the fact that clinical examination may not easily distinguish salivary tissue from extrasalivary tissue origin [6].
The microscopic features of salivary gland hemangioma is distinctive, and is characterized by effaced acinar structures, retained ducts, and lesional tissue within the confines of salivary gland lobules [1]. Although these histologic features are regarded as diagnostic of primary hemangioma in major salivary glands, it cannot be said of minor salivary glands. This is in part because of lack of encapsulation in minor salivary glands, and thus assessment of origin within the salivary gland connective tissue stroma is rendered more difficult.
In the present case, the presence of vascular proliferations in the main substance of the salivary gland associated with retained ducts and effaced acinar units may indicate intraglandular origin, as it is at a deeper location than one would expect. But in the absence of any specific histological parameters to assess minor salivary gland origin with certainty, it is virtually impossible to exclude secondary involvement [7].
The comparison of the present case with arteriovenous hemangioma merits attention because of the presence of pain, which is a prominent symptom in arteriovenous hemangioma [1] and is possibly related to the presence of neuropeptides within the lesion [8]. However, unlike hemangioma they lack effaced acinar units and retained ducts within the main lesion [1]. Moreover, medium to large sized arteries and veins are an integral part of arteriovenous hemangioma [1, 4, 8]. Another important discriminator is the presence of intralesional nerve bundles in arteriovenous hemangioma as opposed to the occasional presence of nerve twigs in hemangioma [8]. Neither large diameter vessels nor nerve bundles were identified in the present case. Therefore, this lesion is unlikely to be of arteriovenous hemangioma.
In conclusion, the present lesion shows definite involvement of minor salivary gland by a hemangioma, a rare histological finding, which may or may not have originated in the gland.
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Action Bronson's time in the squared circle wasn't just a one-time thing — the rap star tells TMZ Sports he's ready for his next wrestling opportunity … saying there's "storylines galore" just waiting for him!!!
The "Subzero" MC recently made his debut with All-Elite Wrestling this year at Grand Slam … teaming up with Hook to beat Matt Menard and Angelo Parker in an awesome match.
Bronson was legit impressive in the showdown — throwing dudes over his shoulder and slamming them to the canvas in the entertaining appearance.
But, AB tells us the September event was just the beginning — 'cause he's waiting by the phone for his next shot.
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"I'm ready to go," Bronson said at LAX. "I'm always ready."
When we asked if this is a new career to add to his resume, Bronson says it's something he'd love to do … but the clock is ticking.
"I'm an old man, bro. I'm an old man. But, I still got some good athleticism in me. Seven more years of athleticism if I play my cards right. I'm telling you."
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Bronson says he doesn't have one specific opponent in mind … adding, "I see storylines galore. I feel like there's a storyline for the next 10 years with me."
BTW — Action Bronson has been losing a ton of weight recently through boxing and weightlifting … and he tells us the mindset he has when it comes to getting right.
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Cook and enjoy fine Ticino specialities high above the roofs of Lucerne.
Together with one of the chefs you prepare everything for your "Risot cun lüganighet" (Risotto with Ticino sausage), the "Polenta al strachin" (polenta with gorgonzola) or a fine "Risotto ai fünc porcin" (Risotto with porcini mushrooms). Cook your own chosen dish on the rooftop of the hotel, with the most beautiful view and under expert guidance.
Enjoy your homemade meal high above the roofs of Lucerne and drink a good Ticino wine with it.
Risotto or polenta cooking is a casual occasion that is all about culinary delights. An ideal opportunity to round off an exhausting seminar day.
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The Google Product Category attribute is used for categorizing an object or a product. Each group is picked from the Google taxonomy. The entire list of goods and their types can be found here. Placing items in product categories is intended to help potential buyers find their way through your company.
Google product category – Google Shopping Feed Specification Guide
A necessary product data to Google needs to be added to publish and use your products in Smart Shopping campaigns. Use this Google merchant center feed guide to design your shopping ad product details. It makes it more essential so that you can choose the correct product category. Otherwise, consumers can have difficulties in selecting what they want.
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Google product category – Definition
The feature of the data feed is completely optional to use the commodity type. This feature allows Google to recognize the company and align it with the quest of a future client. With the most precise details and characteristics for each object, the clicking rate in campaigns can also be increased. The more specifically the queries, the more likely the correct results are shown. This enhances both current and expected CTR (click-through rate).
- A product group from Google's constantly evolving product taxonomy is automatically applied to all products. Providing good quality, on-topic titles and details, as well as reliable packaging, brand, and GTIN information can help ensure that the goods are classified correctly.
- The google_product_attribute in the google feed parameter is available and can be used to circumvent Google's automated categorization in particular circumstances.
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Optional for each product. In the following situations, Google will only allow overrides of a product category:
- US tax calculation. You should circumvent Google's automatic classification for goods sold in the USA to make sure your product has the right US tax rate.
- Execution of category-specific attribute requirements.
- Additional fields include more product categories (for example, clothes & accessories, mobile phones, or software). Use this attribute to eliminate categorization criteria if Google assigns your product to one of these categories incorrectly.
- Targeting of Google Ads campaigns. You can use this attribute to reassign items within your campaign framework if you have identified any of your ad campaigns based on Google item categories.
Formatting guidelines for Google product category
Follow these Google feed software formatting guidelines to ensure we understand the data we send.
1. Type – Predefined
2. Google product category: the ID or the full path of the product category
- Download a list of all Google product categories:
3. To prevent the garbled text in the .txt version,
use one of these methods
- Change your browser encoding to Unicode UTF-8.
- Download the .txt version: right-click on the link, and then click Save Link As
|File format
|Example entry
|Text feeds
|2271orApparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
|XML feeds
|<g:Google product category>2271</g:Google product category>or<g:Google product category>Apparel & Accessories > Apparel > Dresses</g:Google product category>
Guidelines for Google product category
Follow these Google feed specification guides, to make sure you submit high-quality data for your products.
- Use only a predefined Google product category. Choose to select Only the ID or the entire product category path can be submitted. Use the product type attribute for creating its own product category
- Use the one category that best describes your product. Pick the group depending on the key feature of the company. However, if an MP3 player has certain functionality, such as a clock, its primary purpose is as an MP3 player. And you'd have the type of MP3 players: Electronics > Audio > Music players> MP3 player (233). Player type.
- Use the most specific category possible. For example, for an MP3 player charger, use the MP3 player accessories category: Electronics > Audio > Audio Accessories > MP3 Player Accessories (232). Don't just use Electronics (222)
- Use categories published after August 2011. Should not use terms previously released in August 2011. For the new prices, use the links above.
Best practices for Google product category
There are best practices that will allow you to improve your product data on performance beyond the basic requirements.
- Use the latest categories. Google Advertising is focused on the new categories of offers for shopping promotions. We will convert this into the current edition while you are free to apply every type of update released after August 2011. Therefore, it will not match what you send if you use out-of-date categories.
Examples for Google product category
1. Apparel products
- Product – Skater Dress,
- Title- Skater Dress-Black,
- Google product category– Clothing & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
2. Mobile phones
- Product – Google Nexus 6,
- Title– Google Nexus 6 – 32 GB – Midnight Blue – With a contract,
- Google product category– Electronics > Communications > Telephony > Mobile Phones,
- gtin -00723755006386,
- Brand– Google.
3. Software subscription
- Product – Google Security Software Basic Edition,
- Title– Google Security Software Basic Edition (1-year subscription),
- Price – 29.90 USD,
- Google product category – software > Computer Software > Antivirus & Security Software,
- Brand– Google,
- gtin – 00723755006386,
- Shipping Charge – 0.00 USD
Your country region should be properly selected, and you need to make sure that your product details are protected according to your country and region. The product will be rejected or disapproved, and the reason will be mentioned in the diagnostic tab of your Merchant Center account if you do not follow the above relevant criteria.
For many other categories, the Google product category in the Google feed is important. It is suggested to use the product category attribute even where it is not necessary as these are the common guidelines that should be followed. Google product data attribute is the most intuitive and simple product data feed platform on the market. This management optimizes the details of the product and helps to increase the value of and help to fit into customers' quests.
Further readings on Google Feed
- How to Troubleshoot your Google shopping feed?
- What are the Requirements for the Google shopping feed?
- Tips to Optimize Your Google Shopping Feed
- How to create the correct Feed for multiple countries?
- Google Merchant Center Feed Guide.


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On Friday, AOL CEO Tim Armstrong took the phrase "you're fired" to a whole new level when he casually let go of a staffer during a conference call with 1,000 employees. "Abel, put that camera down, now," he told the soon-to-be fired creative director of Patch, the company's local news network. "Abel, you're fired. Out," he continued. But the most shocking part of the audio clip—which was retrieved by media news blogger Jim Romensko and quickly became public—came next, when Armstrong continued the meeting, business as usual. The public termination was the first of its kind for AOL, but won't be the last: the company plans to lay off "hundreds" in the coming weeks.


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Gyoza, Morning Glory Spinach, and Shui Mai
Kirin gyoza (dumplings) bar is one of the best gyoza bars I have been to in Sapporo Japan. It's small and cozy and has a rustic, feels like you are eating on the street vibe. Think of those street side eateries in Hong Kong or Taiwan, sharing a table with strangers on cheap plastic chairs. Except that, Kirin gyoza bar has no outdoor seating, but you get the idea. It's the food that really matters anyway, and the gyoza is awesome. They are handmade and the outer dough wrapping is quite thick with a generous filling so the dumplings are larger than the usual ones you might typically see around Sapporo Japan. And they are juicy and delicious.
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One of the popular features of Village Life was Annalize Mouton's series of recipes from her Country Table. The dishes cover meals from soups through fish, poultry and stews to pancakes and desserts. Each of these was cooked, baked, broiled or roasted – and then thoroughly enjoyed by the Editors and friends! Most of the articles also trace the origins of dishes, such as for instance bredie and bobotie, or point out similarities between our traditional dishes and similar ones from other countries.
We have now compiled all the recipes in a handy e-book, with the material reformatted to be conveniently viewed on a desktop or laptop computer, or a tablet. It comprises 65 A4 landscape pages (the equivalent of 130 A5 pages), with all the full-colour photographs and type that is easy to read.
A copy of the e-book (in PDF) may be ordered @ R75,00 by contacting us.
Warning: This book is not suitable for vegetarians or people on a diet!
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Introduction: Easiest Instructable Ever. (how to Fold a Piece of Paper in Half
Supplies: 1 sheet of paper Hands Or even feet really any appendage that can grip something Time: Max 10 seconds Difficulty: Extremely easy Intro Well I was on instructables and I was looking for something to make and I found some really amazing things but the problem was they took to long or were all sort of difficult, so I made the easiest instructable ever for the absolute beginner. No soldering or 3d printers necessary for this one guys! Do you want to feel a sense of accomplishment without Gavin to do much then follow these easy steps!
Step 1: Fold the Paper
Estimate halfway on the paper. Then bring one end of the paper onto the other end over the halfway estimate. Press down on the seams and voila a folded piece of paper! Give yourself a pat on the back for this one.


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Tributes are pouring in for a little girl from Cork who died just days after meeting her idol Ed Sheeran.
Aoibhe O'Connor, aged 11, passed away on Wednesday after a minor fall caused her to go into cardiac arrest.
Aoibhe is understood to have been the only person in Ireland to suffer from a very rare genetic condition called mucolipidosis.
Her death has come as a complete shock to the community.
Tony Heffernan, co-founder of the charity Bumbleance which arranged Aoibhe's meeting with her favourite popstar, said he was "personally shocked and very sad" by her passing.
"I know what it's like to lose a child. There are just no words," he told the Irish Examiner.
"She was a powerful little package, full of laughter and joy. I have reached out to her parents and family to tell them that we are here to provide whatever support we can as they prepare for that lonely walk with their child."
Aoibhe's father John told the Examiner that his daughter was over the moon at meeting Ed Sheeran, who "couldn't have been more accommodating".


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Doug, you probably know about this already, but just in case .... On one of the wikis I run, spam was a problem until I installed recaptcha - http://recaptcha.net/ - whick killed it stone dead. Free, good cause, very easy to use, recomended. If you want something to lock the bots out, this has worked for me. It even has a ready-made plug-in for Mediawiki, so I imagine getting it to work with vBulletin would be falling of a log easy.


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Veterans Service Officer
We live in a state that is head and shoulders above all others in the way it treats Veterans and their families. Massachusetts is unique in that it has a Veterans Service Officer in every community. It is the Veterans Service Officer's responsibility to inform and assist all Veterans, regardless of whether you have just recently returned from active duty or are a veteran from any previous engagement or era.
Resources, Programs & Benefits
There are many resources, programs and benefits available to Veterans and their families of which you may not be aware of and the Veterans Agent is available to explain and assist in determining if you are eligible. Programs include: Veterans Bonus for returning service members, especially for recent multiple deployments; Braintree homeowners who are "Citizen Soldiers may receive rebates on their property taxes paid while they were deployed; MGL Chapter 115 financial benefits for low income Seniors and unemployed veterans; Gold Star parents and widows annuities and tax exemptions; Disabled Veterans and/or their surviving spouse can be eligible for a property tax rebate.
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Woman survives snowstorm four days in wrecked car
BLEWETT PASS, Wash. (KIRO) - A woman is alive after being trapped in the snowy mountains of central Washington state for four days.
Her car had wrecked down a steep embankment. It took rope technicians to pull out the woman.
The rescue was possible because of her daughter's relentless search.
"That morning, her phone just rang and rang, which is not typical, and so, she always answers," said Amanda McFarland, the rescued woman's daughter.
The 68-year-old retired nurse was supposed to be driving west. But Lynell McFarland was turned around, and she was actually driving north into Blewitt during a mountain snowstorm.
"I got on to calling all the hospitals about Jane Does or about her, and then I called pretty much every hotel from Ellensburg here," Amanda McFarland said.
She didn't know her mother's car had skidded off the highway and fell deep into a rocky, wooded ravine.
"So I said, 'OK, yeah, she's out there. She's been in a wreck. Something's going on,'" Amanda McFarland said.
She reported her mother missing with every police agency between Ellensburg and Spokane.
Police were able to ping her phone, but an initial search came up empty.
"I believed my mother was alive. I believed she didn't go in the water, and so I said she's alive, and she's been sitting in her car incapacitated for four or five days at this point," Amanda McFarland said.
Then Monday night, deputies told her her mother's phone pinged near mile marker 166 on Highway 97.
"I ran into some random guy on the side of the road, and he looked like he was a road worker or he knew back roads. And I said, 'Can you tell me where this ping is? Can you explain like what this is?' and he was able to, like, pull up like satellite imagery and stuff, and he said, 'She should be there,'" Amanda McFarland said.
It turns out Lynell McFarland survived while trapped with crushing injuries in a mangled car in freezing weather by wrapping a bag of old sweaters, which were supposed to be donated, around her wounds and her body.
"I just forgot to take this huge bag of like grandma sweaters out of the car, and she was able to - although her dominant hand and wrist were totally broken and she was pinned - she had a big dagger, and she was able to cut her seat belt off enough to wiggle to get my bag of stuff that I left in there," Amanda McFarland said.
A technical rope rescue team from Chelan County repelled down the embankment. They found Lynell McFarland cold, injured and dehydrated, but she was awake.
They cut her out and pulled her up- a miracle in progress.
"That's the first thing she said was, 'I was praying. I was praying, but I didn't know if I had one or two days left. She's in a world of pain, essentially, but, you know, extensive bruising and just trauma, but she is alive," Amanda McFarland said.
A Gofundme page is set up for the injured woman.
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The purpose business is becoming lucrative. There has been mounting evidence over the last two years indicating that purposeful businesses are doing better than companies who are not yet demonstrating their social or environmental value. And the voices of customers, employees and shareholders alike are getting louder in demanding to see better behaviour and more meaningful contributions from the brands they choose to buy from, work for, and invest in. This has led increasing numbers of corporates to seek help meeting these increased expectations, by looking to identify their purpose beyond profit.
Unsurprisingly this demand has led to a number of new 'entrants' to the purpose consulting market, many from large multinational PR agencies keen to cash in on the action. And who can blame them? After all, brand purpose has been talked about in the marketing and comms industry for some years, and this is their stock in trade.
Now, don't get me wrong – as someone who spent the first half of her career in PR, I would never seek to denigrate communications, as I hugely value the role it has to play in building successful brands and helping business achieve its aims. But I am not sure it is the right discipline to work with to develop a company's social purpose. Why? Because communicating your company's purpose should only really take place once you have defined what it is, and built evidence of it from the inside out.
Take the trend for "CEO Advocacy" as an example. There is a lot of noise from communications professionals right now about the importance of the CEO championing a cause they are passionate about and taking a 'campaigning stance' on that in the media. And whilst I'm all for using individual leaders' authentic passions as a centrepiece for their public profile building, this is a sticking plaster approach to building a purposeful business.
CEOs come and go within a few years, so if a company's purpose has been built around their personal pet cause or charity, what happens when they leave and the company needs to maintain that legacy? Granted, if you have Founder/CEO such as Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia who has a crystal clear mission around which the whole business has been built from the ground up, or Paul Polman who took ten years to completely re-engineer the whole Unilever juggernaut around his Sustainable Living vision, then this approach can work. But for most companies this is not the case.
Earlier this year, the cosmetics company Lush suddenly decided to run a storefront advertising campaign criticising the police officers who had infiltrated political groups undercover. The 'campaigning stance' came out of the blue, did not seem to fit with any pre-disposition or historical connection Lush had to political campaigning, and appeared to be just a cynical attempt to use the appearance of an ethical stance as a headline grabbing strategy. The result was a huge media and consumer backlash against the company and resulted in an embarrassing climb-down and damage to its brand.
So whilst there is a vital role of communications once a strategy has been developed and fully embedded, the real nub of creating a purposeful business must come from the heart of the company – it has to be embodied not just by business leaders, but by all employees and should be palpable in every interaction with every audience throughout the whole value chain.
I see purpose as the invisible thread that runs through your organisation, driving you to solve real world problems, and giving your business value and meaning. Key questions you need to be able to answer in order to define your company's purpose include – what are the pressing social and environmental problems that your business is helping to solve? What unique contribution does your business make that no other organisation is equipped to fulfil? What would be different in the world if your business no longer existed?
You can't answer these kinds of probing questions with a good strapline or a few op eds from the CEO. It takes a nuanced understanding of macro-economic, regulatory and geo-political issues that are framing the need for businesses to join the purpose revolution. I worked long and hard when I transitioned from communications into sustainability strategy to re-educate myself around this complexity, and still struggle to keep up with it each day.
My plea to businesses is to think carefully about what kind of specialist you work with on your purpose strategy. As tempting as it is to try and take shortcuts through painting a veneer of purpose onto your brand strategy – your long-term success will be far greater if you build it from the ground up.


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By Richard Clarke
Arsenal are closing in on the top of the Premier League table.
Arsène Wenger's side carved out a hard-fought 2-0 victory in a crucial fixture at Bolton on Sunday. If they do the same thing in the return game at Emirates Stadium in midweek they will go ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United.
It could be a significant moment in their season.
It is highly appropriate that today's result should put Arsenal in such a strong position because this was a title-winning kind of victory.
The visitors were under pressure for sustained periods of this game. Bolton, under new manager Owen Coyle, quizzed their opponents at the start of each half but Arsenal always had an answer. A well-worked goal from Cesc Fabregas gave them a vital lead just before the half-hour then, 12 minutes from time, substitute Fran Merida fired home a game-clinching second.
'Fluent Arsenal' were not present at the Reebok today. Bolton would not allow that. Instead, 'dogged Arsenal' took their place and they were determined enough to create a couple of opportunities for their undoubted class to shine through.
It is a method that has brought the Premier League title to Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge in recent years.
And it looks like Arsenal might have copied the formula this season.
Before kick-off, Wenger's team news was significant. Going into Friday's training session, the manager knew he would be without Alex Song (international duty) and Denilson (rib). However in training that day he lost Aaron Ramsey to a muscular problem and subsequently Samir Nasri suffered a hamstring injury.
That situation heralded the call-up of Craig Eastmond. The 19-year-old had played in the defensive midfield role with some distinction in the Carling Cup earlier in the campaign but this was his first Premier League start.
Elsewhere, Fabregas returned after hamstring trouble and Tomas Rosicky, fresh from his crucial equaliser last week, started on the right. Gael Clichy was back in the squad for the first time since October 31 but only made the bench.
Both teams emerged to a barrage of drums. Clearly the plan was to have the Reebok Stadium rocking for Coyle's opening fixture.
The Scot nearly had a dream start. Within 45 seconds of the whistle, Chung-Young Lee and Fabrice Muamba set up Kevin Davies in the area but Fabregas popped up in the six-yard box to hack the ball clear. The early moments certainly belonged to the home side but Arsenal soon imposed themselves.
Fabregas and Rosicky belted the shots wide and then Jussi Jaaskelainen had to rush out then bat ball away from the scampering Eduardo.
Arsenal were looking inventive going forward and, in the 12th minute, that should have won them a penalty. Eduardo curled in a low cross from the left-hand side and Fabregas flicked the ball away from Jaaskelainen. In his follow-through the keeper swept his feet around to bring down the Spaniard. Referee Phil Dowd waved play on as the floored Fabregas rolled around in frustration.
Bolton's best attacking avenue was down their right-hand side. In the 20th minute Armand Traore was caught in possession and Tamir Cohen's cross was fumbled behind by Almunia. The Israeli then hacked over the bar and Ivan Klasnic forced a low save from Almunia.
However despite a decent amount of possession, most of the quality was still coming from Arsenal, with Arshavin a growing influence. The Russian saw his low cross dribble inches away from Eduardo then he cut inside his marker only for his attempted curler to be deflected wide.
Arsenal seemed to be laying down preparatory work for a goal.
It arrived in the 28th minute.
Diaby darted into the area but lost the ball. Eventually it fell to Fabregas who kept his cool to play a delightful one-two with Eduardo and the pick his spot with a low shot into the corner. It was the Spaniard's 13th goal of the season.
In the 31st minute, Arsenal nearly grabbed a second. Fabregas' deep corner fell to Eastmond on the edge of the area. The midfielder met the ball with a sidefoot volley. It was a pacy effort than found a path through the crowded area only for Jaaskelainen to clutch the ball on the line.
Fabregas had claims for another penalty shout shortly afterwards when he was clipped by Zat Knight. The Arsenal captain tussled with Matt Taylor afterwards both got a lecture from referee Dowd.
Rosicky and Paul Robinson were booked shortly afterwards as tempers flared momentarily.
As half time approached both sides had chances to score. First Lee's low shot forced Almunia into a sharp save then Arshavin's cutback was tapped past the far post by the stumbling Fabregas with the goal gaping.
It was an open opportunity but no better than the one Bolton carved out in injury time.
With his back to goal, Klasnic nodded the ball over Gallas and Almunia had to thrust out a hand to stop him prodding home the equaliser. It was an unprepossessing save but it preserved Arsenal's lead as they went into the break.
As in the first half, Bolton were off the blocks much the quicker after the restart and, again, they were inventive down their right-hand side. Lee got in a number of worrying positions and fired in probing crosses. The most dangerous for Arsenal came when Gallas' outstretched leg diverted the ball towards the far post and the diving Almunia had to intercept.
Bolton were turning the screw and Arsenal were struggling to keep them off.
In fairness the visitors kept clear chances to a minimum. The best came just before the hour when Klasnic freed Taylor on the left of the area but the midfielder blazed his effort over the bar.
Gallas slid a header over the bar and Eduardo nearly profited from Arshavin's left-wing cross but undoubtedly Bolton were in the ascendancy.
Just past the hour, Fran Merida replaced Eastmond and Diaby dropped into the holding role. Gradually Arsenal flexed their muscles once more.
However in the 70th minute Bolton might have got on level terms when Gavin McCann's lofted pass found Taylor midway inside the Arsenal half with a clear run on goal. The former Portsmouth midfielder did not realise the extent of his isolation and snatched at an early shot. It rolled harmlessly wide and the opportunity went begging.
Wenger then brought on Clichy for Rosicky to shore up Arsenal's left flank. A wise move. With 15 minutes left, Vermaelen, who had been outstanding in defence this afternoon, curled a free-kick on to the top of the net.
Three minutes later, they got the crucial second. A sweeping move ended with Eduardo clipping a inviting cross to the far post. It was flicked off Gary Cahill's head and Merida collected with his left foot before steering home a cross-shot with his right. It was another silky finish from a small Spanish central midfielder.
Bolton were now spent. Taylor rammed an effort over the bar but, in truth, Arsenal cruised home.
This used to be a bogey ground for Wenger's men but this was their fourth straight win at the Reebok.
Times are clearly changing.
And, on Wednesday, the lead in the Premier League might do the self-same thing.
Referee: Phil Dowd
Attendance: 23893
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