The warmest jacket Macpac offers. Amazing value at $245! This jacket won't be for everyone and is really suited to cold temperatures (You have been warned!)
Black is also available.
Women's is $299 - https://www.macpac.com.au/macpac-ember-hyperdry-down-jacket-…
Extra 10% off at DFO outlets. Limited sizes available.
Probably because they're light, water resistant, packs small and much more effective in colder climates.
I’d expect it to be WATERPROOF for that price $599.
I'd expect it to wash itself, and pack itself away for 599…
@pharkurnell: You mean a $599 jacket still needs to be washed?? For that price I'd expect it to be self cleaning to be honest.
What jackets are those if you don't mind me asking?
The last thing you want is a jacket that makes you sweat
Because these won't make you sweat.
For $30 I doubt it has any airflow, you absolutely do not want to sweat in cold weather, the trick is being warm AND good airflow.
Where did you get it from? I'll get one as well.
Why cant they make the whole shell pertex shield instead of only the shoulders and arms. Its like half doing the job.
Well to be fair, they're selling it for half the price (not even that).
Weight is likely to be the main reason.
The Ember already weighs 970g (Med size) and Pertex Shield is much thicker and heavier than Pertex Quantum Pro. The latter already has a decent level of water resistance.
Nice deal, would've definitely got it if it was 800 down and a tad lighter
QR code is actually coming up as 714 but marketed at 700. It's a heavy jacket.. hence the extreme warmth.
I believe they've made these too warm for Australian climates.
Wow cool website!
I was/still am in the market for a Rab Electron or an equivalent 800fill jacket while in the UK but deals never came up before I left. ~500g is a good commuting sweet spot.
The Macpac ember is 900g! I ended up surviving UK winters with my Macpac halo & many many layers lol
The ember is pretty heavy duty - great price.
Prob good for winter motorbike riding in Canberra
are these suitable for snow?
No. Goose/duck down is not to be worn in the snow. You'll want clever layers such as merino wool base layers, mid layer and waterproof outer shell.
"Clever layers"? What does that mean?
Layers that can solve quick maths.
Ogres are like onions, onions have layers
I think they are meaning thermoregulating, since merino helps keep you from getting too cold or hot, stays warm when damp, and that checking the weather and adding or subtracting layers accordingly should do the job.
You can wear goosedown but only if you are an excellent skiier and doesn't fall. Just wear a waterproof outer shell over it.
Down is perfect for everyday wear at the snow, as long as you have a good waterproof shell to wear over it. When I lived in Canada almost all the locals wore down.
Down jackets definitely aren’t ideal for snow sports though, since you want to keep washing them to a minimum to maintain loft, and nobody likes stanky down. Like you say, the best for snow sports is layers, particularly with a moisture wicking material like merino wool
Back to Uniqlo for the 'merino'…… ;)
@Naigrabzo: Make sure you check the wool blend, often Uniqlo adds cheaper materials. Would recommend checking Aldi’s upcoming special buys where they usually have some decent if basic pure merino wool base layers. Someone has posted the catalogue on here already
@Anthropomorphised: Nice work dude. I already got Aldi ski jacket, gloves, goggles and ski pants. Need to complete my set.
@Munki: LMAO! I can finally level up and fill the box in garage which holds my snow stuff.
I do wear the jacket to work sometimes!
You can wear these in snow environments as long as you are not out in weather that’s snowing, raining or you are skiing and falling over. But I wear a puffy with a light outer shell sometimes if I’m sitting in a summit in winter, ie stopped moving and having lunch etc or in a field hut
I was coming here to say something like this.
There are many heavy duty mountaineer (as in: wear this to climb that proper Himalayan peak) jackets that are down. The issue is its bad if wet.
It's not a rule to not wear down at the snow, it's just that down is useless if it gets wet where synthetic retains a large chunk of its warmth
Yep. I was in Antarctica for a bit and a nice big puffy is great as it’s dry down there
Will this jacket make the brand Superdry redundant?
You need to keep it super dry.
I wear an large in most sweaters and tees but for some reason my Macpac halo is massive and I wear a small.
Anyone offer any advice in sizing for this?
I have a Med in the Macpac Halo and it fits me perfectly (I am 178cm and weigh 78kg).
For the Ember, I found that the Med is fitted on me and a little tight around the neck when zipped up. For layering (which you may not need to do given that this jacket is warm), Large would be better. Without layering, Med would be my choice.
Cheers, Heh I am 175cm 80kg and still find the Small is right in the Halo and Med too big.
Ended up going M in this one and it's great
How does this compare to Outdoor Research Illuminate?
Minus temps would be ideal for this jacket.
Everyone is different aren't they? How long is a piece of string.
Is -4.346 degrees the right answer for you?
Some people get cold very very easily. Some run naturally hot. It's about what's comfortable to you.
This jacket is too warm outside for Melbourne temps. It would be good for trekking through a glacier
@[Deactivated]: As said, this jacket isn't for everyone. This sounds like this jacket isn't for you.
@[Deactivated]: Hey Combo
Your patience with annoying characters who post rubbish is fantastic….well done
This isn’t a Canada Goose expedition jacket smartass. You know it’s made for typical AU/NZ winter temperatures, not the Antarctic or Siberia
This would be ok for average Antarctic sunny day having a thermal under layer, but not in a blizzard
This is perfect for homeless if you want to sleep outside in Tasmania.
Except the small detail of it costing $245 - $599…
I agree
Username checks out!!!!!!!!!!!!
10% off marked price off $245 at DFO outlets
What colours, sizes available please.
Any specific locations or screenshots?
Confirmed it's extra 10% off. Moorabbin only had S, XL or 2XL.
they had black and green when I was there yesterday
be warned these are small sizes.
How does this compare to Kathmandu Epiq 600 down Jacket ?
I own both! On a day like today in Melbourne waking up to temps of -0.4 I really liked my ember jacket.
The loft and warmth of the ember jacket feels like around double of the epiq 600. Ones goose down and ones duck down.
Most days I wear my Kathmandu jacket as the ember is too warm, but apparently I'm a very warm person.. I tolerate the cold quite well.
You can also remove the hood on the ember jacket and unzip it a bit and it doesn't feel as hot.
Thanks mate. I tried the Kathmandu and felt good.pretty light and good airflow. Is Ember also light weight with good airflow ?
You're best to try it in store.. the ember is like 3 epiqs and over 900g.
Just got this it's great. Not too warm at all (VIC)
I have $30 jacket that makes me sweat. Why are these so costly?