Packable Insulated Jacket??

hardtailonly · 2025-01-13T14:25:22Z

So, looking for a 3 seasons insulated jacket that packs down small. My current Montane (not sure of the model, it's primaloft and has fleecy stretchy side panels under the arms), and Alpkit (again, not sure of model, but it's Down, intermediate warmth) each take up most of the space in eg my hip-pack, and so I'd like something of similar warmth, but which packs down smaller. Anything to recommend? Primaloft or Down? Thanks

Mounty_73

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+1 for the Endura GV500 insulated jacket for biking, a very warm jacket and packs down small.

Posted : 15/01/2025 10:04 am

dirkpitt74

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Bit late, but I have one of THESE from Mountain Warehouse:

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Packs down quite small and it keeps you warm after a ride.

Ethically sourced Down too apparently.

Posted : 16/01/2025 1:08 am

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My SO bought a nano puff >10 years ago. It still does regular duty as an extra layer that packs down nicely.

I have the Alpkit version. A bigger size than my SO’s, but I think the nanopuff packs down relatively smaller and feels warmer when I’ve done a simple hand compare.

I keep wondering about buying one but as I have the Alpkit and it’s OK I resist the urge.

i have actually bought the Patagonia one on the back of this thread as it's 30% off. I also have the Alpkit copy, the Kanyo, and having compared them side to side they are very very similar on first look.

If anyone wants the Alpkit one for a very modest second hand price let me know !

Posted : 17/01/2025 2:23 pm

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jimmy

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I was also thinking about the Rab Cirrus - not sure if it's the highest spec of synthetic down but saw a cirrus reviewed glowingly. Also on sale at SP.

https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/4111667

Small only (must... Resist...) but there's a hooded version there too.

Posted : 19/01/2025 11:24 am

jimw

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If you are willing to have grey rather than black, that Mountain Warehouse jacket is £36 this weekend with their 20% discount applied. My brother has one and he is very happy with it and it does pack down quite small

Posted : 19/01/2025 12:02 pm

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