2024’s most OUTSTANDING puffy jackets

A few weeks ago, the forclaz jacket was on sale at my local Decathlon. I remebered your review from last year, so i bought it for 45;- € , wich is about the same in Dollars at the moment. Until now i am very satisfied. Trank you for the hint and keep up your awesome Workshop. Greetings from Germany.

Always love your videos! We'd also love to be considered for next year's version of this video. Our Campfire Puffy would be the only one that is fire resistant to keep you safe from the sparks from the fire. Keep up the good work Dan! Cheers.

My favorite synthetic puffy of all time has been the Mountain Hardwear Compressor Hooded. I've had a few of the different variants over the years and I absolutely love it.

Love the Forclaz Trek 100. I’m not a hiker but I bought one for myself for the cold UK winter, and weeks later went back to Decathlon and got a second one 🤣 Now have one with a hood and one without. I still have a Rab Nebula Pro, which I got in 2020. Albeit that’s still an awesome jacket I’m half tempted to just sell it! After getting the Forclaz one I couldn’t see why I’d need anything else!

Enjoy your channel Dan My first port of call on cold days is the Mountain Equipment Lightline, on chilly, camping days i use the Rab Alpine Microlight. Had a few of these over the years, I also use the Mountain Equipment Annapuna jacket, used it as a sleeping bag too

I have the the exact navy decathlon forclaz jacket and it is an incredible jacket. Its is warm, light and wellmade. It has a great fit as well. Also bought the vest version which is awesome as well. Great recommendation.

Thanks Dan, you inspired me to take action and upgrade from my Uniqlo puffer (cheap, synthetic fill but still quite a capable jacket). I dropped $90 on the Decathlon Forclaz Trek 100, 23°F Real Down Packable Puffer. Some thoughts after a couple days use... 1. it's light and warm, 2. the fit is about right; I'm reliably a men's medium (5'7", 155lb) and while body and arm length are perfect, the girth is on the slim side, 3. the fill is "responsibly sourced" duck down, which I can believe given the country of origin and the prominence of duck on the menus there, 4. there are two zippered outside pockets for your hands and that's it, no inside pockets, 5. the hood is thoughtfully contoured so with the zipper zipped right up, the wind doesn't de-hood you in two seconds, 6. it's packable, but there's no stuff bag included. Like it. Good recommendation thank you.

Also worth a serious consideration is the Atom SL. Excellent for shoulder seasons and thin enough to be worn under a down/hard shell in colder weather.

Bought the Decathlon after watching one of your videos. Very happy I didn't spend $300 to save 4 ounces. Decathlon packs small enough, it's warm to 35F with a base layer, and it's well made. Thanks

Great review Dan. I can only speak from my own experience and the use for me for "small" puffys. I live in Norway and working as an rafting guide and outdoor guide so i say i say the temperatures and weather conditions working is in between very moist to very dry cold +25c til -30c. I can mostly talk about Acteryx since that is my go to. I have the Atom in all the thickness, and shure i use them a lot but my go to will be the Nuclei jacket pretty much all days. Since last year i only find my self use the atom as a mid layer. The Nuclei has outstanding packabillity, weight, drys out faster and feels warmer than the Atom bq of the loft in the fibers. Looking forward to more rew // Best Magnus

Funny, I’ve been looking for a puffy! Thanks! You totally helped me choose one.❤

I have the Decathlon and I love it. I use it in 20 degree temps here in Colorado with only a t-shirt underneath.

Great reviews Dan! One jacket that was overlooked was the Enlightened Equipments Torrid Jacket. This jacket is extremely lightweight, synthetic and keeps you very warm. You need to do some reviews on this company. I also rock the outdoor vitals Ventus Hoodie, great mid layer option which I wear all year long.

I own the Decathlon and the EE Torrid. I highly recommend both. Both are under $200. The Torrid is stupid light, is warm when moist, customizable, and MADE IN THE USA!

Glad I found this video! I've been looking for a puffy jacket with pit zips. I was starting to think they didn't exist.

Temps in the uk aren’t as cold as where you are so I have the Patagonia nano. Mainly as it can get wet and dry quick as I wear it on my bike often when bikepacking. Wish I had the altitude and snowy winters you guys have there. Would make for some epic snow camps

Just went on my first backpacking trip this past weekend with my girlfriend. Truth time….you inspired us. You made it look fun and doable. Took your advice on many things and we had a blast. We are hooked. Thanks, Dan!

I have the Enlightened Equipment Torrid Apex. Very reasonably priced at $ 184.99 and very light at 8.5 oz for Men's medium w/hood. I've taken well below freezing with layering.

Rab Infinity Microlight is my go to jacket, it’s so versatile and does amazingly well if caught in the rain. I may only use it for dog walks, but it is great for a range of weathers and temperatures.

For most people, the Decathlon is the choice. Money saved can go into other gear that is arguably more important when benefit per dollar is considered. Better pack, better sleep system, better layers, etc. Nice to see some good stuff still coming out of Cumulus, too. The Montbell looks perfect for someone who avoids every form of vegetation on the planet, and goes nowhere near a wood burning fire. Should also avoid wearing it while backpacking. 7D nylon is just asking to be poked and torn on every single sharp object that exists.