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What’s the best packable down jacket for women?
A lightweight packable down jacket is that one travel item that is absolutely irreplaceable. You can find room for it in every hiking backpack because they pack super small. And even though usually they are on the thinner side, because of the natural filling they offer superb warmth. Think of the trips where it’s hot during the day, but chilly in the evening. This is when you’ll be the most happy about having such a jacket with you.
See our selection of the top down jackets below.
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Best Packable Down Jacket for Women
These lightweight down jackets are every outdoor enthusiast’s dream – warm, easy to pack and look great. You can wear them in the wilderness, as well as for everyday errands. Great choice for ladies with an active lifestyle.
A jacket like this can save the day… or the whole trip.
1. MARMOT Women’s JENA Jacket (click for more details)
Very lightweight goose down jacket, available in several colors.
Overall, the best packable down jacket for women, our favorite.
This is also the warmest packable jacket in the list. It has 700 down fill power. You can easily pack it small and fold it into its own inner pocket. The jacket has elastic cuffs and drawcord at the bottom to seal the body heat in. Additionally, the ripstop fabric also keeps the heat in and the unpleasant weather out. It has a special design for comfortable hand movement.
There are 2 zippered hand pockets and 2 interior pockets.
PROS: 700 down fill power, packs in the inner pocket
BEST FOR: Winter hikes, winter and autumn camping
2. Columbia Flash Forward Down Jacket (click for more details)
Durable down hiking jacket with no-sew baffles.
The jacket is made out of water resistant fabric. Its 650 fill power down makes it perfect for mild winter conditions. The texture of this jacket is made using special heat sealing and therefore it reduces water penetration while keeping down from migrating. The jacket has a good set of pockets – two zippered hand pockets and two inner pockets. Its cuff bindings block the wind.
According to the manufacturer, the down is sourced following the highest industry animal welfare guidelines.
The jacket is available in several bright colors.
PROS: Lightweightness, durability
BEST FOR: Hiking and camping in mild winter conditions
3. The North Face Women’s Aconcagua Jacket II (click for more details)
Water resistant North Face packable jacket.
This jacket stands out with its functional design. It has an ergonomic arm cut and special stitching at the back. Although there is no binding at the sleeves, the jacket is well insulated and made to block the wind out. The 550 down filling makes it warm. There are two zippered side pockets and two interior pockets. The down used in manufacturing is Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certificated.
There are several color choices available to match your style.
PROS: Great water resistance and wind protection
BEST FOR: Winter hikes
4. Wantdo Women’s Hooded Packable Down Jacket (click for more details)
Cheap packable hooded down jacket that folds into a pouch.
The 20D 400T Nylon material, that this jacket is made of, is breathable, windproof and has a waterproof coating. The 90% duck filling is not only very warm but also RDS certified. Additionally, there are also elastic cuffs to keep the cold wind away. The jacket has two zippered side pockets, two interior pockets and a dedicated “port” for the wire of your headphones. The latter is very useful if you listen to music a lot.
Comes with a small carrying pouch that it folds into.
PROS: Low price, value for money
BEST FOR: Day hikes, sightseeing, traveling
5. CAMEL CROWN Women’s Hooded Down Jacket (click for more details)
Ultra light packable down jacket with carrying pouch.
You can easily pack the jacket in the small pouch, keep it in your backpack and use it when needed. Being cheaper, this jacket is 75% duck down and 25% feather, all of which is humanely sourced. There are elastic cuffs and adjustable drawstring that allow you to seal in the body heat and stay warm no matter what. The jacket has two zippered side pockets and two interior pockets.
Overall, a great option for very low price.
PROS: Low price, hood
BEST FOR: Hiking, traveling, biking, or everyday casual wear
6. Eddie Bauer Women’s CirrusLite 2.0 Down Parka (click for more details)
Packable hooded jacket with lifetime guarantee.
This jacket is a little longer than the alternatives. Its regular small size jacket is 29.5” from shoulder to the bottom hem. And it features a 2-way front zipper for your convenience. The 650 premium RDS certified down fill insulation makes it warm. And the polyester shell is water repellent and has a water resistant finish. It’s designed to fit over mid weight mid layers.
There are two zippered pockets on each side.
PROS: Hood, longer than others
BEST FOR: Short hikes, walking in late autumn or early winter weather
Photo by Gustavo Fring from Pexels
How to Find the Best Packable Down Jacket For Yourself?
How to find the best women’s packable down jacket for your needs?
Let’s make this super simple.
Generally speaking it’s mostly about these 4 simple things.
1. Warmth
How to find a really warm packable jacket?
Filling power is a measurement of down quality. The higher the number, the fluffier the down and therefore it offers greater warmth. Cheaper jackets use mixed filling of down and synthetic fibers or feathers. For the maximum warmth with minimum bulk look for 100% down jacket with higher filling power.
Features like elastic cuffs, bottom drawstrings and wind blocking hoods are also great things to have. By blocking the wind and keeping the heat in, they allow you to stay warm and feel more comfortable longer.
2. Length
Packable down jackets come in different lengths.
If you will be wearing this jacket in windy or extra cold weather you may want to pay attention to how far the bottom of the jacket goes. Some jackets even have lengthened back to cover the essential parts of the body, and to give you more warmth as a result. However, if you are just looking for a jacket to drop in your travel bag, just in case, a shorter jacket will do.
And it’s easier to move around in a shorter jacket too.
3. Weather Protection
How about rain and wind protection?
Overall, down blocks wind on its own. But some jackets are designed specially for rain, wind and snow. Special materials can be used for the outer layer and inner lining to make the winter jacket warmer or water and wind resistant. For rain protection, look for a jacket with water resistant coating.
To have a hood is also an option, but it takes some bag space too. After all, you can always combine your packable jacket with a wide brim hat for rain or a winter beanie for snowy weather. You don’t necessarily need a hood.
4. Packability
All lightweight packable jackets pack small, but not all are the same.
Some jackets have a special pouch that you can use to pack the jacket in which is handy for light travel. Others have the option to fold it into its own inner pocket which is even more convenient, as just don’t have a pouch that you may lose. And then there are jackets that neither pack into a pocket, nor have a dedicated pouch for carrying, but you can still pack them small and put in your bag.
If you prefer to be organized (like me) then a jacket with a pouch or a jacket that is foldable into the inner pocket will be the best choice for you.
What is your experience with down jackets? Do you use one for hiking? What’s the best packable down jacket you have tried so far?
Featured photo by Budgeron Bach from Pexels
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