Looking for an affordable packable down jacket that actually packs down to a manageable size. Taking a trip where Ill need a light jacket a few days but mostly will be sitting in the luggage. Not looking to break the bank but want to try to save as much space as I can and would prefer a hood.
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Packable down jacket
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Varmint Hunter
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I bought a KUIU down jacket for stand sitting. It does pack (compress) very small but I never found it to be warm enough. Even with their down vest under it, it just wasn't sufficient. I think you can get a lot more bang for the buck elsewhere.
TRG65
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I got the brown version of the link below before an elk hunt in the Gila this past December for exactly the reasons you mentioned. I did very well there down to calm single digits moving. Sitting was down to 30s. I recently used it in upper 20s and windy in the desert. It blocks the wind, but I like it better with a rain jacket over the top for windy. Let something else block the wind and let it keep in the heat.
Super Down PRO Hooded Jacket | Vias
The Super Down Pro Hooded Jacket offers unbelievable warmth with an ultralight weight. Shop down hunting jackets for cold weather hunting at KUIU.
www.kuiu.com
DakotaFire101
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The Brooks down sweater from first lite has become my go to puffy. It packs down and fits in a water bottle sized compartment in my pack and is very warm. Scheels usually has great deals on first lite stuff. Especially in the cipher camo.
crashlanding
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Patagonia puff, just remove the tag once you buy it.
look for jackets with 800+ fill.
they have a higher loft. therefore they keep you warm with less down, so you can pack them more.
they have a higher loft. therefore they keep you warm with less down, so you can pack them more.
