It appears I may have a little money to spend on gear soon, and I've been looking at lightweight down jackets. I have several, but I want one with a hood, and I'm not very confident of my ability to add a hood to an existing jacket. I've been looking at the MH Ghost Whisperer and the Montbell Superior Down Parka.

Which brings me to my question. I notice the newer lightweight down jackets have the sewn-through seams spaced very closely together. It seems as though that would make it much less wind resistant. Is it just a style thing, or am I missing something?
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