Gear Review: Sierra Designs Down Mocs
Price: $69.95
Weight: 7oz (size M)
Materials: Shell: 100% Recycled Polyester Taffeta with PFC-Free C0 DWR
Fill: DriDown
Lining: 100% Polyester Tricot
Circumstances of Review: The Down Mocs have been my go-to camp footwear during the Fall 2020 season. They’ve traveled to remote backcountry destinations, and traditional campgrounds alike while helping me take in the Colorado fall foliage.The temperatures for testing truly represent autumn, in that they ranged from 25-60 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Fall 2020 Down Mocs have come with me on a handful of camping and backpacking trips, and I don’t see them being left at home any time soon. These babies have quickly become a camp staple for me over the past few weeks, and have been with me on crisp evenings spent around a campfire, and frosty autumn mornings alike. As someone that runs cold, having warm gear at camp makes all the difference between an enjoyable trip and one spent shivering into the wee hours of the night – without a doubt these moccasins have made late season backpacking much more enjoyable for me.
I love the fact that the moccasins are warm, yet lightweight and pack up small. They are the perfect backpacker’s version of the Down Booties, and are great for those wanting to cut a few ounces from their load. The slimmer design also makes these easy to store in your pack and quickly slip on at camp. The warm air from the 800-fill down felt like it was sealed into my slippers with help from the elastic band, and the mocs were comfortable enough to wear both inside and outside of my sleeping bag on chilly nights. The durable recycled polyester taffeta also helped in giving me confidence to wear them outside of the tent while I made dinner, or sipped coffee while watching sunrise.
The Down Mocs are also casual enough to be worn around town after a day of hiking, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t wear them out to dinner after a particularly chilly hike. I’m excited to bring these with me on winter adventures and have them waiting for me after a chilly day on the slopes.
