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Sorry if this is the wrong thread/board to post this. I posted this on /fa/, but maybe /out/ is the better option because I don't particularly care about the aesthetic over function in this case. Looking for a decent down insulated winter jacket. Have narrowed it down to:
>North Face Gotham Jacket
vs
>Eddie Bauer Superior Down Bomber
I went and checked out the North Face in store and I liked it, but the Eddie Bauer is $100 cheaper. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with the Eddie Bauer brand and any quality issues with their products. The north face has 550 down fill whereas the Eddie Bauer has 650 down fill. Does 100 difference in down fill make a perceptible difference. Honestly going off price vs down fill numbers alone the Eddie Bauer would be the obvious choice. I'm just worried it will be inferior in overall fit and finish since I haven't checked it out in person. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.