Vantage Alpine Down Jacket - Men

Before I mention the cons, they seriously hooked it up with the fill loft and fill amount. Especially for the price.
I bought this jacket because I did the research and there is nothing out there that competes with the fill loft, fill amount, price, weight, and color suitable for hunting (you guys should add a coyote tan). Needed something slightly puffier than a lightweight puffer, but not huge, and this is it.

Now for the con. There's not enough room under the armpits. I'm 5'11'' 155lbs wearing size medium and it fits right in every other way except for the armpits. The fabric is choked up all the way up in my armpit. If your arms are in front of you like when driving or something the fabric gets tight and actually a little uncomfortable. I don't wear it when driving more than a short distance. I would be very wary if I was bigger.

I would buy a second one if they fixed this issue and came out with a color I could use to duck hunt in dried reeds, or big game in open country / dry grass.

1. Hood – 5/5**
Great coverage. Two adjustment points. Secure and protective.
2. Construction – 3/5**
Very light and warm with effective air‑pocket insulation. Blocks wind extremely well.
Outer fabric feels delicate compared to heavier brands.
Zipper is smooth with a protective baffle but feels undersized.
Large interior pockets, but no dedicated interior phone pocket.
Compresses into a 6L bag with effort.
3. Fit – 5/5**
Matches the OV sizing guide exactly.
3X fits as expected; 2X was tight in the stomach.
Warm, light, and comfortable when worn.
4. Weight – 5/5**
Extremely lightweight for the warmth provided. Typical of ultralight gear.
5. Compactability – 5/5**
Impressive for a 3X jacket. Fits into a 6L bag with some work.
6. True to Size – 5/5**
Accurate to the website’s sizing tool. Honest answers = correct fit.
7. Speed of Delivery – 2/5**
Shipping was slow. A week passed before a 2‑day air shipment was sent.
Small company or not, shipping should match advertised timelines.
8. Customer Service – 3/5**
Polite and responsive when contacted, but not timely.
Return sent in early January still not refunded.
No phone number — email or scheduled calls only.
9. Return Process – 3/5**
Website return label was easy to use.
Refund delay is disappointing given the 60‑day try‑on policy.
10. Would I Buy Again? – 3/5 (Maybe)**
Gear quality is promising, and store credit is a good idea.
Slow shipping and delayed refunds make me hesitant.

# ⭐ **Overall Score: 3.9 / 5**
(39 points out of a possible 50)

Please make a slight modification for guys with broader shoulders. Adjust the cut for more slack under the armpits and shoulder area so no pulling is felt in the armpit and front shoulder area during full range of motion.
5”9” 170 size L. If you modify, let me know and I’ll buy two!

I spend a tremendous amount of time in the woods, especially during the fall, and often alone. It is common to see temperatures down near zero and I need a puffy to keep me dry and safe when I’m miles from a trailhead or a vehicle. The Vantage Alpine is a puffy that does it all. Lightweight, a roomy cut for fitting under over base layers and an outer fabric that does an excellent job of cutting the wind. I find it has the perfect balance of fill to keep you warm yet is lightweight and packs down well.

Love this jacket, fits great 🤙🏾.

nice jacket

I’m so excited to try out this jacket in cold temperatures. I live in Wisconsin and will definitely get a lot of use out of it especially on backpacking/hiking trips. I have so much clothing items from OV and they’ve never let me down once, I love everything I’ve ever gotten.

Gift to my dad

50 years of outdoors, hunting and backpacking and many puffys owned. This is my favorite of all time. Great job on this design. I love the snug fit and the feel of the overstuffed down.

Absolutely awesome. I wore this jacket on a ski trip to Japan this year and was amazed at how warm I stayed while walking around in mid 20 degree temps.

Extremely warm jacket. Had to open it a little during 0 deg celcius and windy. After a wash, even following directions there was a LOT of migration of filling and I have not been able to test it since.

Best cold weather jacket I have ever owned. I knew I had to have this when it was introduced. I live in Michigan and wore this every day when I took my dog for a walk in the winter. It kept me toasty warm even when windy. I have a Nova UL for backpacking…this is my dedicated winter jacket!

After 2 years of freezing in my UL down jacket (named after a low-talking spirit) I decided to upgrade to something that would actually keep me warm. Sure, the Vantage Alpine jacket is a few ounces heavier, but it really does the job. I can’t wait to use it this summer on my high elevation trips in the Sierra.

Great jacket, temperature ratings are accurate. When semi-active (walking), I am comfortable down to -10F with a shell and light base layer. Hood is great, love the adjustments. Zipper is a little finicky to detach. I don't like the waist cord coming into the pocket because sometimes I like to loosen it to ventilate but the drawstring hole into the pocket sends cold air onto hands (just a preference for me to have it external with pocket sealed). Great overall design, and love how light weight it is! Keep up the great work and please add a variety of colors.

Tried to get a small size to fit my wife. Did not work. Anytime trying to use a Jacket made for a man generally does not work when fitting a women.

Light weight and warm

Very warm, well made.

This jacket is the perfect combination of lightweight warmth and durability. It runs true to size and packs decently small.

I don’t know how folks don’t give this jacket 5 stars. I have used multiple other (kifaru, stone glacier, outdoor research) puffy jackets and this is the best for ultralight back country trips. I am more hunting oriented and this jacket seems fantastic. Loft is insane and the quality seems great to me and extremely wind proof. Not sure why people keep saying the outer face seems cheep or delicate. I would say it seems like it will hold up well enough (much more than the stone glacier, which a fly fart would poke an hole in). At the end of the day it’s a puffy jacket. If you’re hiking through the woods putting holes in it from branches you’re probably overheating and don’t know what you’re doing anyway.

I’m 6’3” and weigh 200lbs. Lanky build and the large tall is perfect. Tight enough to keep me warm. Loose enough to layer and long enough to cover my back when I sit or bend over.

For the price this jacket can’t be beat. Only qualm I have is a lack in interior breast phone pocket. But by no means a deal breaker. Time will tell how it holds up but still for the price it’s great. Buy one.

I love the matte look, the fit, zero stitch, feel, just about everything. I’ve had zero issues with the zipper, and I know YKK is standard for quality in high end jackets, but just be aware the jacket is using what I feel is a very small zipper. I’m willing to bet OV believes they can save weight and not compromise on quality. But I don’t yet have total confidence that this zipper wont have an issue down the line. We’ll have to see. Still give it 5 stars because assuming this zipper holds up I love everything about the jacket.

I have a medium size alpine jacket and a novapro. The sleeves on the alpine are about an inch shorter which leaves wrists more exposed than I like and the elastic on the cuffs on the alpine are also looser that the novapro which let's cold air in. I was disappointed the alpine sleeves length and cuffs size wasn't the same as the novapro. Other then that it's a good jacket and I like it.

The only thing that could make this piece any better would be pit zips. I'm sure they have been discussed, and there are 2 camps on them but having more ventilation would make this jacket perfect in my opinion.Stellar as is!

Got it for Christmas and already got a rip in the shoulder. It is a warm jacket and good looking jacket, but I'm sad.

Ordered the first of the month and hasn’t arrived yet. Best the post office could tell it may be in a shipping container in Utah. Tracking said it was in kc Not outdoor vitals fault, but I’m still without this and some other items for my lion trip next week. Might consider a different shipping service. But I hear this piece is the bomb.

Follow up, if you order from this company buy the insurance. It’s common for their packages not to make it to their destination and if you don’t have the insurance you are sol. I have ordered thousands of dollars worth of apparel and this is the only company that I have had issues with. The independent package insurance option should have been a clue for me. I’m sure it’s good equipment

I liked it.