Major ATTA Sponsor and Official Outfitter Eddie Bauer was mentioned in the Outside Winter Buyer's Guide; the brand's First Ascent Microtherm Down Sweater was named one of six 'Best Insulated Jackets of 2012':The good news: it’s well priced and has two big underarm stretch panels that allow for an impressive range of motion. The bad news: it’s not nearly as tough as the Patagonia (left)—the 800-fill feathers began escaping immediately. Tip: runs big; size down. 9.7 oz