🌟 Elevate Your Winter Wardrobe!
The Amazon Essentials Men's Packable Lightweight Water-Resistant Puffer Jacket is crafted from 100% nylon with a polyester fill, designed for cold-weather comfort. It features a full-zip front, stand-up collar, zip pockets, and elasticized cuffs, all while being machine washable and easily packable into a drawstring bag.
A**T
Good cheaper alternative but not for heavy use
I bought for the purpose of travel and outdoor use in those times where temps can change drastically from 70F in the morning down to 40F at night.I got this on sale for $20 which was a far cry from $60-120 asking price of other packable down jackets. For the price, it's much warmer than I thought and has well thought out features. So far I've worn this in 42F weather, coldest and just going on a walk I was breaking a bit of a sweat with it half zipped. It has 2 exterior pockets and 2 internal pockets. Personally I wouldn't put too much in these, as I can really feel the thing stretch and drag down. Just gloves, hat, phone etc. should be fine, nothing like a can of soda or something. Water resistance is what you expect for thin nylon stuff, a few drops is fine, actual rain, get an umbrella or an actual waterproof layer. It's also pretty windproof, took it out in the aftermath of a pseudo hurricane and didn't feel the wind.It packs down pretty well into a 6 inch long 3 inch or so bundle but nothing like the high tech hiking stuff, I just wish there was a shorter loop so I can carabiner it to my pack easier but seems like it was intended to be carried like an umbrella. Also wish it packed into itself rather than have a bag which may get lost one day. The material imo isn't very durable, I have no rips yet, but I'm not confident and think if I rub on something the wrong way it's going to tear. The stitching seems fine so far, and doesn't seem to be leaking filler yet.Sizing wise, I have a 45 chest and usually wear XL, but this is kinda big even for an XL, maybe because they were antiicpating you layer something like a thick sweater underneath. It is also a bit long for my torso, about 2-3 inches more than I need to sit at my waist. I have 23 sleeves and that fits perfect.I don't expect this to last a long time, but it's useful for the time I'll have it.
M**R
Great value for a medium duty cold weather coat. Specific size info in review
I’m 6’ and 220 lbs, thick neck and wide shoulders, and barrel-chested. I went with the XL, for the purposes of layering underneath with a fleece vest or jacket. Fit on me with such layering is absolutely PERFECT.If you’re of similar height but a thinner build, or the same build but do NOT plan on layering, the L size will probably suffice. I needed a bit of extra room for layering and making “dead air” space for warmth.Jacket stops about 3” below belt-line, which is perfect for this type of coat. Sleeve length is perfect as well.I’d say this jacket is probably ideal all by itself for temps in the 40’s-60’s with just a shirt underneath, maybe into the 30’s or even high 20’s if you’re doing something active like exercise, vigorous walking/hiking or strenuous work. If you plan on using it in colder temps for less-active stuff (lots of standing around, etc) then layer it underneath with something else, and it should probably be ok into the high-teens to 20’s for most cold-acclimated people.It is NOT of sufficient length to conceal a typical pistol carried in a standard outside-the-waistband type holster. The bottom of the holster will be visible below the bottom of the jacket.This jacket is NOT water-resistant by design, BUT you can spray treat it with a product like Kiwi Camp-Dry or similar water-shedding spray for very good water repellent properties for light rain conditions or all types of snow/ice.It’s also great in that it packs/folds up/stuffs into its’ own small stuff-sack (included), making it a good choice for a travel coat for chilly weather that doesn’t take up a lot of space.The only thing I would change about this jacket is adding a draw cord around the bottom to tighten up the fit at the waist. Other than that, it’s perfect.
S**K
Philmont Approved!!!!
I purchased two of these jackets as a lightweight backpackable jacket for our 12-day Philmon trek in the Sangre Cristo mountains of Northern New Mexico. During our trek, we had 2.5 days of rain in altitudes over 9,000 feet. The lowest temps were mid to high 40's, windy and wet! These jackets did an outstanding job of keeping us both dry and warm. In fact, during one particularly heavy rain, I discovered my old Army ACU wet weather top was in fact no longer waterproof. I pulled off the top and this jacket which I had underneath my wet weather top was soaked in the front, back, and arms. However that moisture/wetness never touched my skin. This jacket also served as part of my pillow setup and in spite of the exterior being wet, and in the absence of NNM's low humidity, the jacket dried quickly, and I was able to use it as my pillow. I would without hesitation recommend, and purchase these jackets again. When I say "Philmont Approved", just know that means more than someone's opinion after taking it out of the package and posing in front of a mirror. To recap the benefits:1) Lightweight: The jacket packs easily into the included bag and was attached to a carabiner on the outside of my backpack. It stayed secure through bushwhacking trails, hiking through trees that tried to grab everything, and scaling up and down some steep mountainsides. My son kept his bag attached to the loop in the jacket and that worked very well for him.2) Water resistant: We both wore these during a few days of sprinkling rain and 2.5 days of legit rain- rain. Water never breached the inside of the jacket and made contact with our skin. That is a win!3) Warm: This jacket kept us warm in the very cool mountain air of Northern New Mexico, both dry and wet weather. I'm not going to tell you that this jacket will keep you warm in freezing temps because we did not encounter that kind of weather. But I will tell you that when it was in the mid 40's and my sleeping bag zipper was broken, and I was quite cold, I put this jacket on (and lost part of my pillow) but was warm and toasty!4) Quality: The zippers work great. Zippered external pockets were a huge plus to reduce the chance of important things (like snacks or other small doodads that I used) from falling out and being lost. The deep interior pockets were great for holding my phone (for pictures). The only issue I had was that I tore the loop out. It was dark and I was having a hard time getting the bag unknotted and broke the loop by force. It wasn't a failure on the jacket - it was a failure on my patience!5) Dries quickly: After it got wet underneath my "notta wet weather top" it dried quickly and was able to fulfill it's purpose as part of my pillow setup.Summary: This is a solid choice for a lightweight outer shell for cooler weather, and will work even if there is some rain in the forecast. It is lightweight and breathable enough to work as a sub-layer if you have a lightweight rain jacket to help break the wind. I did not notice the wind getting through this jacket, so I believe it serves well in that regard. Also, if it survived my teenage Scout and all his rambunctious rock climbing and goofing around, then it should serve you well. I purchased the Dark Olive Green because it's similar to the Ranger Green clothes I wear for Boy Scouts, and my son purchased the Light Brown because he likes that color. Both colors look good. The Light Brown is similar to Coyote Brown, but a little darker. The OG version was also cheaper at the time of purchase.
C**U
Excelente compra!!!
Está increíble la calidad. Es muy similar a las chamarras Uniqlo, con una diferencia de precio enorme. Se guarda perfectamente bien en su bolsita y no pesa prácticamente nada. Es calientita. Básica para los viajes. El color es igual a las fotos de la publicación de Amazon, y viene ligeramente jaspeado el tono. Viene amplia. Estaba dudando entre la L y la XL y compré la L y acerté. Si estás entre dos tallas escoge la pequeña. Súper recomendada! Si esta reseña te fue útil da click en me gusta para evaluar si escribir otras reseñas
A**R
Surprisingly good
So I have to say I had rock bottom expectations buying this. But corona has been good to me and I’ve lost 30 kg in the last year. As such basically nothing fits me. Therefore in desperation I turned to amazon to help me out. The coat is lightweight. Folds super small in the provided bag. Has a nice matte finish. Sizing is good. I’m 175cm and 71kg - the small is just a shade too big. Otherwise really happy.
T**K
Fabulous value
Truly surprised by how warm this jacket is. It’s feather light and my first thought was that it is pretty thin so my expectations were pretty low. How wrong was I? I work outdoors in N Scotland and already in Oct temperatures are only 4 or 5C. I’ve been wearing it under my overalls instead of a fleece and wow it’s warm. It isn’t an Arctic level puffa jacket but I think that’s fairly obvious but it’s way warmer than a fleece, not at all bulky and fabulous value for money. I definitely recommend it
J**E
Delighted...
...with this jacket.It is everything it claims to be in the description and despite being lightweight it is pleasingly warm [snug as a bug actually].The stitching is excellent and I found no loose threads. It has two external zipped pockets and two large inside lower front quite deep pouch pockets. The zip, in keeping with the 'lightweight' theme is quite narrow but works well and zips right up to the top of the collar.Size-wise I would say it is 'true to size' bearing in mind what you may be wearing under the jacket in cooler times.
J**N
Zip on wrong side
Zip is on the wrong side, well to my mind anyway here in the UK, fastener should be on the left side. But is on the right side. So it is weird. Wondered if I had been sent a womans version of the coat instead. But then read that there are no zip standards, especially in the USA. Coat was made in Vietnam so don't know. Coat seems alright, fits fine which is always a gamble with clothes mail order.Think if I had been in a shop trying it on, the zip would have be even more of an issue and I wouldn't have bought the coat. But being delivered and having to sort out a return it just didn't seem worth it, so kept the coat. Just beware the zip fastener. Plan on using it to just pack in the backpack anyway ... so will be occasional use.Should it be minus two stars just for a zip? Yeah because it is weird, you go to fasten it then the zip on the opposite side. Takes a few moments to register.
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