What is the difference between Kathmandu and macpac?
Krapmandu is nylon shell & inner. Macpac is polyester shell & inner.
Are Kathmandu puffer jackets waterproof?
They aren’t waterproof but can be water repellent to some degree. You can measure the quality of down by taking note of the fill power – usually shown as a number on the sleeve of your jacket.
How do you get wrinkles out of macpac?
To get wrinkles out of your Macpac jacket, you can hang it in your closet for a few days before wearing it, or you can toss it in the dryer with low heat and some tennis balls. This also helps to separate the clumps of down.
Is the macpac halo jacket waterproof?
The lightweight nylon outer fabric (and lining) is bluesign® certified and features a short-chain C6 water repellent finish to protect against moisture.
What is the warmest jacket for winter?
- Triple F.A.T. Goose Sophie Puffer Down Jacket.
- REI Co-op Norseland Insulated Parka. Best Under $200.
- L.L.Bean Ultrawarm Coat Long. Best Maxi-Length Option.
- Canada Goose Expedition Parka Fusion Fit.
- 66° North Jökla Parka.
- Eddie Bauer MicroTherm 2.0 Down Jacket.
- prAna Sayama Long Jacket.
- Burton Lelah Insulated Jacket.
How do you fluff a Macpac jacket?
Start by spreading your jacket on a towel, then roll the excess water out. Turn your damp jacket inside out and place it into the dryer with some clean tennis balls to restore the loft in your jacket. Use the heat setting recommended on the garment care label (usually low to medium).
Is Macpac made in New Zealand?
Our team is proudly based in Christchurch, in New Zealand’s South Island, and we’ve been in this neck of the woods since the very beginning. Our head office is where the concept for every Macpac product is born, before our highly skilled manufacturing partners bring the design team’s visions to life.
How do you determine the warmth of a down jacket?
One way to determine the quality of down is to look at its fill power. Ranging from about 450 to 900, fill power is the volume in cubic inches that one ounce of the down fills up; higher quality down lofts to a higher volume, so a higher spec number indicates warmer down.
Are men’s puffer jackets and vests breathable?
It’s why our men’s puffer jackets and vests are designed and tested for every kind of cold. The same goes for our breathable synthetic options that equally hold their own.
Why wear a puffer vest for camping?
They’re ideal for throwing on over just about anything you’re wearing before heading out, or to keep on-hand if the weather packs in. Puffer vests are ideal for stashing in your pack for the hut after you’re done sweating for the day, too. And our range of men’s vests cover every occasion.
Do you offer jackets for the wild weather?
And whether you enjoy wild weather as much or as little as we do, we’ve designed and tested our down jackets, fleeces, raincoats and insulated jackets to provide the warmth, comfort and protection you’re after.