On the outside, it looks just like any other synthetic insulation jacket, with just a little extra sheen. The Micro Puff the lightest jacket Patagonia has ever made. Waterproofing: Fluorocarbon-freeDWR finish Note: Another great, budget-friendly jacket to consider is L.L.Bean's PrimaLoft Packaway Jacket ($169), which has a more traditional quilted look than the Xenon.įill Material: Primaloft Silver Insulation (recycled) Updated for 2021, the Xenon 2.0 features recycled insulation and fabrics, including 100 percent Primaloft Silver insulation, recycled Pertex Quantum ripstop outer, a fluorocarbon-free DWR treatment and a recycled Atmos fabric lining. The fit can be a bit boxy if wearing on its own, but if you tend to layer over a fleece or other bulky base and midlayers, go true to size. Still, it’s also one of the warmer jackets we tested thanks to a hefty serving of Rab's Stratus insulation. Well, almost it - the Xenon does have two hand pockets and an interior chest pocket, into which it can stuff away. It’s an insulated jacket with a water-resistant shell and that’s it. The Xenon is the brand’s premier synthetic insulated jacket and it’s dead simple. UK-based Rab Equipment is a mountaineering brand to its core, but that doesn’t mean its innovative technical outerwear can’t be leveraged for use closer to sea level. Waterproofing: DWR finish Best Affordable Jacket Shell Material: 0.8oz 10-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop The Macro Puff also has two drop-in style interior pockets in addition to its dual hand and single chest pocket, which are great for stashing bulkier items like winter gloves or a hat. That might make it more appealing for people who plan to wear it as an everyday jacket around town or as an outer layer during activity when the weather allows for it. It's less athletic (meaning, it’s looser and longer). The Macro Puff also has an entirely different fit from the Micro Puff, and many of the other jackets on this list. PlumaFill, the innovative insulation inside the Macro Puff, has proven itself yet again to be remarkably versatile. We were concerned that it would be too warm for daily wear, but after testing it through autumn’s shifting temperatures, we were surprised to find that isn’t the case. The differences are simple: this jacket is both bigger and warmer. The Macro Puff is the successor to the Micro Puff (see below).
Shell Material: 20D Tyono, stretch fleece (94% polyester, 6% elastane) This jacket is also available with a hood for $259. Notes: While most colors are priced at $239, the shown colorway is currently on sale for $191.20. We’ve used this jacket for everything from travel, to rock climbing, to snowboarding, to hiking and it still looks the exact same as the day we bought it. The side panels breathe exceedingly well thanks to the aforementioned stretch panels. It’s a no-frills insulating layer that’s there when you need it and doesn’t look half bad if when you move from outdoor adventure to local watering hole. In design and function, the LT is about as simple as it gets, but that’s a good thing.
Arc'teryx updated the design for winter 20/21 with a longer, more relaxed fit and more durable construction.
Stretch fleece side panels keep the LT flexible. Combined with a hydrophobic finish, it does a lot to keep the wearer from getting damp from either weather or exertion. The Atom LT is made with breathable Coreloft insulation, which functions better than down when placed under a shell.
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