KUHL
KUHL Spyfire Down Jacket
72B-TIERmedium Confidence
A body-mapped 800-fill goose down jacket with 20-denier MIKROTEX nylon body and reinforced nylon/spandex shoulders. Temperature-regulating underarm gussets release heat during high-output activity. PFC-free DWR coating. Weighs 16.75 oz. Backed by KUHL's 18-month limited warranty against manufacturing defects only.
435verified reviews analyzed
83%positive
72
B-TIER/ 100Good
Material & Build20/25
800-fill RDS-certified goose down is premium insulation — among the highest fill powers available in this price range. Body-mapped baffle design with reinforced 180 g/m2 nylon/spandex shoulders shows serious engineering. PFC-free DWR. The 20D MIKROTEX face fabric is lightweight but some reviewers report tearing and down leakage from seams under heavy trail use.
Warranty & Support20/35
18-month limited warranty covers manufacturing defects only — normal wear and tear explicitly excluded. No refunds, only repair or replacement. Repair turnaround is roughly 10 business days. Customer pays outbound shipping. A functional warranty with a real repair program, but significantly shorter and narrower than competitors like Patagonia (lifetime for defects) or Osprey (lifetime any damage).
User Trust32/40
435 reviews across REI (36 at 4.3/5) and KUHL.com (399 at 5/5). Man Makes Fire rates the Spyfire Hoody 9/10, praising robust construction and versatile design. KUHL is a respected independently owned brand since 1983. Limited r/BuyItForLife presence but solid reputation in the outdoor community.
medium ConfidenceUpdated Feb 2026
High
800-fill-power RDS-certified goose down with body-mapped baffle design — larger baffles at core for maximum warmth, smaller baffles at sleeves and side body to reduce bulk.
Source: KUHL product specifications
High
Reinforced shoulder and yoke panels use 180 g/m2 nylon/spandex blend — roughly 4.7x heavier than the 38 g/m2 body fabric — to protect high-abrasion zones from pack straps.
Source: KUHL product specifications
Known Concerns3 issues reported
Multiple REI reviewers report persistent down leakage from seams throughout ownership — described as worse than other down jackets. The 20D body fabric and baffle construction may allow down escape.
The 20-denier body fabric tears easily during hiking and bushwhacking. Several reviewers specifically warn against wearing it on trails with brush or branches.
18-month warranty is among the shortest in the premium jacket category. Normal wear and tear is excluded, meaning down leakage and fabric abrasion are not covered.
$259.00
Where to Buy3 retailers
| KUHL.com | Best price | $259.00 | Visit |
| REI | Best price | $259.00 | Visit |
| Backcountry | Best price | $259.00 | Visit |
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Brand Profile
KUHL
Founded 1983 · Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Founded in 1983 as Alfwear in Salt Lake City. Independently owned outdoor brand known for technical fabrics and articulated fit patterns designed for mountain use.
Warranty
Limited warranty
Brand Score
18/30
Repair Program
Yes
Parts
low
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