Macpac Uber Light down jackets

[Dexter]

Noticed these are on clearance for $99.

Just after opinions on if these are decent value at $99, or am I better to look elsewhere. I don't have a down jacket, and have noticed they are recommended a fair bit for sleeping in when temps get low.

At 240g, it doesn't sound like a bad option.

https://www.macpac.com.au/clearance/men ... rance.html

[Moondog55]

I have looked at them in store
I thought that the Uniqlo offered better loft but that size and weight wise there was little to pick between the Macpac and the Uniqlo.

[Dexter]

Interesting.

Uniqlo call theirs 'An incredibly light down parka', but don't give any indication of weight. Is it weird to go into a store with some scales?

[potato]

They are fine - great for day walks and spring/autumn conditions. I start with low expectations for all my gear... so I don't really get caught out.

I've found that I carry mine most of the time as packs down to nothing. But I don't substitute it for a jacket with more down fill in winter.

[north-north-west]

never mind

[Strider]

They are fine - great for day walks and spring/autumn conditions. I start with low expectations for all my gear... so I don't really get caught out.

I've found that I carry mine most of the time as packs down to nothing. But I don't substitute it for a jacket with more down fill in winter.

This is where down vests fit perfectly. My Uniqlo one weighs approx 160g, packs down to the size of an orange and provides just enough warmth to ward off a chill. Great to layer under a heavier fleece or down jacket if really cold, or to carry alone in milder conditions for just in case.

[Dexter]

Sweet. I've grabbed one. It came down to $89 because there's 10% off clearance... and then $10 got added back on again for shipping Hopefully the Large fits me, I'm usually either a L or XL depending on the sizing. I measured, and seems like the large will be ok.

[warnabrother]

I have a jacket and vest in the uberlight series and they are great.. definitely not an Alpine winter puffy, but fine (for me) everywhere else.. they work great with a warm baselayer and rainshell or windshell if it does get colder..
I compared mine to the Uniqlo ones and prefer the fit and finish of the Macpac one - not to mention the Macpac down is traceable, but yeah, a light 650 FP, warmish jacket.. and they are nice and long so your backside doesn't get a chill when sitting

[Dexter]

I have a jacket and vest in the uberlight series and they are great.. definitely not an Alpine winter puffy, but fine (for me) everywhere else.. they work great with a warm baselayer and rainshell or windshell if it does get colder..
I compared mine to the Uniqlo ones and prefer the fit and finish of the Macpac one - not to mention the Macpac down is traceable, but yeah, a light 650 FP, warmish jacket.. and they are nice and long so your backside doesn't get a chill when sitting

Yeah I thought that it might work ok under my hard shell when cold. And hopefully good to sleep in. I don't see myself doing much alpine winter walking, and I generally don't get too cold either. Hopefully it will work for me.

[Aidan]

Sweet. I've grabbed one. It came down to $89 because there's 10% off clearance... and then $10 got added back on again for shipping Hopefully the Large fits me, I'm usually either a L or XL depending on the sizing. I measured, and seems like the large will be ok.

If you spend $100, I'm pretty sure the shipping is free (for future reference)
Enjoy the purchase.

[Dexter]

Yeah I noticed that, I think I remember at the time thinking that even if I got an additional thing cheap, it was still a bit of extra cash (even though a good deal), on something I didn't really need.