Question 1

What makes a down jacket packable?

Accepted Answer

Down compresses tightly and springs back afterward, because its clusters of fine filaments trap air. That lets a lightweight down jacket pack into a small space and regain its shape when you take it out.

Question 2

What's in Quince's lightweight down collection?

Accepted Answer

You'll find packable down jackets, including a puffer jacket, a hooded jacket, and a long puffer jacket, along with down puffer vests.

Question 3

Is lightweight down warm enough for winter?

Accepted Answer

Lightweight down is designed to keep you warm without much weight, so it's best for layering, travel, and milder days. For colder weather, a long parka or a full-weight puffer will keep you warmer.

Question 4

Which lightweight down jacket is the warmest?

Accepted Answer

The packable long puffer jacket is the warmest option, since it covers the most while still packing down.

Question 5

When should I choose a vest over a jacket?

Accepted Answer

A vest keeps your core warm and leaves your arms free, so it layers easily under a shell or over a sweater. On its own, it's best for mildly cool days.

Question 6

Does a hood change how small the jacket packs?

Accepted Answer

Slightly. The hooded style takes up a little more room when packed than the jacket without a hood, but it gives you extra coverage when the weather changes.

Question 7

What's loft?

Accepted Answer

Loft is the amount of space a jacket’s insulation regains after being compressed. Higher loft generally means the fill can trap more air, which helps provide more warmth without adding unnecessary weight.

Question 8

What other jacket and coat collections should I shop?

Accepted Answer

You can also shop puffer jackets and down coats, featherless puffers, and vests. For other outerwear, browse trench coats, lightweight jackets, and workwear jackets.

Lightweight Down

Atlas Navy Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Hooded Jacket

Travertine Beige Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Vest

Black Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Jacket

Black Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Vest

Horizon Blue Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Jacket

Atlas Navy Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Jacket

Travertine Beige Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Hooded Jacket

Shadow Green Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Hooded Jacket

Travertine Beige Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Jacket

Uribe Taupe Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Hooded Jacket

Atlas Navy Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Vest

Shadow Green Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Vest