Forclaz, Down Packable Puffer Hooded Backpacking Jacket, Men's

The jacket hit the right note for the beginning of July - entering mid-winter and those low teens degC. I'd purchased on line (and collected as 'contact-less pickup) but it proved to be too small and, as soon as lockdown was finished, I popped down to my local shop and exchanged it for the large size. That was better - proper arm length, stretch across the shoulders and plenty below the waist. No issue with changing. I've used it for outside in the air-type activities - walking, etc. it's simply too hot inside the jacket if you're inside the car or the mall. It will push down into a small plastic shopping bag for handling in the car, etc. Otherwise it's full-size and may get damaged if simply hanging around. Equally as good it came with 50% discount. Peter Steele 03July21

Would expect to pay 3-4 times as much for an equivalent jacket from a big name brand or cottage manufacturer. So happy with this purchase.

Excuse the pun in the title given it is mostly down insulation, but this jacket just plain great! Whether standing around outside, walking the dogs or beating into the wind of a winter storm, it keeps me warm. The side zippered vents are a nice touch to help keep from getting overheated and damp - something you want to avoid in winter. Sadly I snagged the last XL in stock in Ottawa, so hopefully there are more on the way!

Great jacket if you are looking for a stylish, warm layer to wear during the shoulder seasons. However I would keep it that, as a stylish jacket. Wear it around town, but not to the mountains where there are trees with branches. The material isn't all that durable, and snags very easily. Not for technical use.

Bought for my son who lives in Winnipeg. He's had it on in minus 30 and has never been warmer! Minus 40 expected this week with wind chill at minus 50 - bring it on says my son!

Perfect size and inside pocket to use for mid-layer with a hardshell jacket warm and lightweight and also have good features!

Bought this for my trip to Nepal where I was going over 3 high passes and summited 3 peaks (max altitude 5600m). This jacket was brilliant, very, very warm, but lightweight and packed down to a small size thanks to it's built in pocket storage. Particularly good on a very cold overnight camp at 4800m, a pre dawn hike up to 5400m to see the sunrise and a hike up to 5600m to see the sun set on Everest. Extremely cold during these times but the jacket kept me comfortable and warm. Now wearing it back home in Scotland during this current cold spell and it's ideal. Highly recommend.

Decathlon stand for good quality, and are a brand I return to again and again. HOWEVER Unfortunately this jacket does not come up to standard. WITHIN ONE WEEK, and after a trek, a huge tear was caused when the jacket brushed against a thorn bush. Literally just brushed against it. The down filling started to spill out of it, like a snow storm. I persevered, and hand stitched the garment. I returned to Decathlon, with a view to speaking to customer service, and COULD NOT GET CONTACT DETAILS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. I like the jacket, and continued to wear it for walk. Within another two weeks, on a trek in the woods, ANOTHER TEAR APPEARED, and down started to spill out again. This jacket is £109 and it has no strength, AND IS NOT OF MERCANTABLE QUALITY. I’m sure it would be fine if it never touched anything at all, and by that I mean, it lived in a vacuum, in outer space. It is warm It fits nicely However the material will not withstand any brush against thorn or stone etc. I am disappointed to say the quality of the outer layer is poor. I am waiting to hear from customer service, who have my contact details. I am happy to give them feedback, and return the now useless product. I am not asking to a refund. I continue to use Decathlon as I like the brand, however this item should receive less than one star.

Great jacket for the price. Pretty warm too.

Very good,I like

We bought these jackets on the recommendation of a Canadian outdoor person. We have used them for over a month now during the previous colder weather in Mancheter. The jackets are warm with a good fit and well made with excellent zips and reinforced wear areas. They are exceptionally good for the price. We also have jackets from Rab & Mountain Hardware to compare.

Perhaps not finished as well as other brands. Will have to see what the longevity is. But this jacket is warm as toast. Does everything I want it to do. Very good