@awk@Syclus I have been seeing them a lot (and even have one or two of this style myself.) One thing I think is different is that these use relatively small “pillows” of insulation/pseudo-down. They are more flexible and much less “incredible-hulky” than what I remember from the 70’s. I still remember my expensive down ski jacket I got my parents to buy for when I was a teenager (told them they didn’t want their son to freeze!), and the “pillows” were huge, so only about 5 “tufts” vertically from top to bottom. This one, looking at the picture, has 12 tufts, probably about 2" each. I haven’t seen that big puffy style much anymore.
What’s cloud fill? Being it says cloud/down fill then states mixed fill in the specs. What’s the percent of each. How much does the jacket and the vest weigh?
@dtwsportsfan its a new 100% recycled product made from abandoned email accounts, geocities sites and myspace pages. Its so compactable because there was nothing of any real substance in them to begin with.
@NapkinEater precisely my thought, though I am no longer the blimp that I once was, when only Twiggy versions of models are shown wearing something, I instantly know this is not for me.
I actually did just purchase one, because somehow I’ve had three winter jacket zippers decide to come apart in the last couple of weeks.
/giphy unflappable-accessible-cap
@OutbackJon If you know someone with a sewing machine you can buy brand new zippers at pretty much any fabric/craft store. Walmart might even carry them in the fabric/craft section.
@sling_Shot70 Actually, yes, I do! The vest style (not this brand). I got one at Costco a few years ago. It compressed into a small pouch (which in that case was actually one of the front pockets). I had it on a winter trip with my camper where I forgot to bring my normal outdoor jacket which I was planning to grab at the last minute. And then it got down below freezing and snowed. And I was digging around for warmer stuff and I found I had this little fold-up vest, and it really worked well! It certainly was much better than not having it. These won’t protect you from strong winds or driving rain or sleet, but they certainly provide a nice bit of efficient insulation, and the vest can be worn under an outer layer (if you remember to bring one!) for best effectiveness.
What is “mixed fill” and “cloud/down”? Does not sound like down which is natural fill from feathers. Sounds more like what the my pillow guy uses for stuffing.
Specs
Size Guide
What’s in the Box?
Price Comparison
$39 (Similar) at Amazon
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Dec 15
You’re from Texas. I don’t trust your opinion on jackets when I have 18" of snow in front of my house. Meh!
@fuzzmanmatt I’m near Houston and we had like 6 inches of nice dense packing snow the other day.
Today’s face looks weird.
@cengland0 came here to say exactly the same thing, even using the same descriptor
@cengland0 @RedOak Glad you brought that up. I kept refreshing my screen thinking something was wrong or I missed a click.
@heartny @RedOak whew, thank goodness because I thought I had some weird internet problem or something so I’m glad others see it too.
I pressed the meh button before the jacket image appeared so I thought I broke something.
Someone started a thread about this issue. Can’t wait to read the Oh Shit! report about it tomorrow.
https://meh.com/forum/topics/no-meh-face-today
@cengland0 It’s a puff of down. right-click, view image to see it clearly.
@squishybrain They fixed the top image but the one in the calendar still looks wrong.
This looks like what people would be wearing in a 1970’s movie set in the year 2021.
@awk what? People don’t wear puffer jackets in your area?
@awk @Syclus I have been seeing them a lot (and even have one or two of this style myself.) One thing I think is different is that these use relatively small “pillows” of insulation/pseudo-down. They are more flexible and much less “incredible-hulky” than what I remember from the 70’s. I still remember my expensive down ski jacket I got my parents to buy for when I was a teenager (told them they didn’t want their son to freeze!), and the “pillows” were huge, so only about 5 “tufts” vertically from top to bottom. This one, looking at the picture, has 12 tufts, probably about 2" each. I haven’t seen that big puffy style much anymore.
What’s cloud fill? Being it says cloud/down fill then states mixed fill in the specs. What’s the percent of each. How much does the jacket and the vest weigh?
@dtwsportsfan its a new 100% recycled product made from abandoned email accounts, geocities sites and myspace pages. Its so compactable because there was nothing of any real substance in them to begin with.
@commonhero @dtwsportsfan Damn. In for three . . .
That jacket looks nice, but that model is probably 6’, 150 lbs. On me, I’d probably look like the Michelin Tire Man.
@NapkinEater
Exactly what I was thinking, for my guy though, not me!
@NapkinEater precisely my thought, though I am no longer the blimp that I once was, when only Twiggy versions of models are shown wearing something, I instantly know this is not for me.
I want my Meh Button. I lost my streak on 7/4/20, because it wasn’t there… Not Again!
@Mandamm - Ticket filed, your meh face will be fixed as soon as they can get to it
@BPL5683 @Mandamm
/giphy “fix my face”
@BPL5683 @Mandamm
/giphy “punch my face”
For the price… This is a pretty good jacket.
These were sold at Kohl’s. Common comment is that they run large. https://m.kohls.com/bvreviews/read_review.jsp?bvType=ratings&pCode=3632823&pName=Men's HeatKeep Nano Modern-Fit Down Packable Puffer Jacket&webExclusion=n
@Vrysen Kohl’s must be dumping things since that heart necklace of the other day was also sold there too.
Well, this seems like a good deal.
I actually did just purchase one, because somehow I’ve had three winter jacket zippers decide to come apart in the last couple of weeks.
/giphy unflappable-accessible-cap
@OutbackJon Sure, it may arrive the same day, but will it be enhanced?
@mehvid1 @OutbackJon I’ve taken Enhancements before …They didn’t work
@OutbackJon If you know someone with a sewing machine you can buy brand new zippers at pretty much any fabric/craft store. Walmart might even carry them in the fabric/craft section.
“Packable”? Where am I going?
If you like to keep your cards close to your vest, you can put them in one of these.
@phendrick So…you can say…“I’m packin’”?
I like to use these as layers. I have the coat and the vest and I wear them under my main winter coat. Excellent layering option.
@peabs007 You could get all the sizes and layer as well!!
Is the puffy jacket of the 2020s akin to the puffy shoulders of the 90s?
@wickhameh It’s the life preserver of the 50s.
@wickhameh
Keep one in the car?
@sling_Shot70 Actually, yes, I do! The vest style (not this brand). I got one at Costco a few years ago. It compressed into a small pouch (which in that case was actually one of the front pockets). I had it on a winter trip with my camper where I forgot to bring my normal outdoor jacket which I was planning to grab at the last minute. And then it got down below freezing and snowed. And I was digging around for warmer stuff and I found I had this little fold-up vest, and it really worked well! It certainly was much better than not having it. These won’t protect you from strong winds or driving rain or sleet, but they certainly provide a nice bit of efficient insulation, and the vest can be worn under an outer layer (if you remember to bring one!) for best effectiveness.
What is “mixed fill” and “cloud/down”? Does not sound like down which is natural fill from feathers. Sounds more like what the my pillow guy uses for stuffing.
@screechowl … you don’t want to know what I think the My Pillow guy uses for stuffing.
@pmarin I do want to know.
Meh provided excellent, personal customer service.
Due to the puffy fill. I’ve heard these can save your life from a fall of up to 500ft? Does anyone have any experience?
@bugger Not personally, but since you asked
@gar I think a XXXsmall may have helped that chick out
This would be great-- for the four days a year I would need it in Tampa Bay…
My mom always said I should keep an extra coat in the car.
/giphy catastrophic-glib-route
/image outgoing-parched-ear
