Gear Closet: Eddie Bauer Microtherm Stretch Down Jacket
With cooler weather upon us, and even colder temperatures coming soon, more than a few of you are probably on the look out for a new jacket to keep you warm on your winter outdoor excursions. Recently I've been testing the new Microtherm Stretch Down Jacket from Eddie Bauer , the company that practically invented the down jacket in the first place. I've found it to not only be warm and comfortable, but stylish too, making it a great option for use on the trail, while traveling, or just exploring around town. Designed to be a lightweight insulation layer, the Microtherm Stretch Down Jacket is built for use in cool weather when your activity level is low and cold weather when you're really working up a sweat. Eddie Bauer says that it is rated for use at 45�F (7�C) when you're not being particularly active and -5�F (-20�C) when you're on the move. That's a very broad range of temperatures to say the least, so knowing if this jacket is the one for you depends on y...