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.

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!

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

Absolutely love this jacket . The hood adjustments don't use the normal toggle they sort of slot into the hood itself, that then holds them in place securely which is a great idea . Sat outside in light rain in -2 Celsius as was dry and toasty and walked home in slightly heavy rain with zero down clumping . It doesn't have rear head adjustments but the peak can be rolled up and it stays in place . Fantastic gear! Can't recommend this enough Heads up tho . I put the jacket inside out in my drier with tennis balls (do this with all my down jackets on low heat low spin) because one arm of the down arrived clumpy . When i pulled it out the inside has melted i suspect because this is such a lightweight item. Absolutely gutted especially with having no money at the moment and only had it about a week . Just hope the melted part holds up because i can't afford to buy another .

Great value, well made coat.

The jacket this well constructed with nice attention to detail; stitched lip around neck to prevent drafts, insulated storm flap behind main zip. Putting the jacket on instantly provides significant increase in warmth. While in light rain water will bead and run off the material, I would recommend getting a size suitable to put under an outer water proof shell, as opposed to having a larger fit that goes over all layers. The down in the jacket should be kept dry, and I would want this layer to be protected from the weather as when static in cold weather it will provide the bulk of my heat retention. Sizing is accurate, but I did drop from an XL to an L in order to fit this jacket under an outer water proof.