Review Macpac Equinox Alpine Series Down Jacket

The Equinox Alpine Series Down Jacket is an update of the classic Macpac Equinox. It has undergone extensive testing and refinement as part of our partnership with the renowned New Zealand Alpine Team. Optimised for technical outdoor adventures where minimal weight and maximum warmth is critical, the Equinox is incredibly lightweight and weather resistant. It's filled with high quality 800 loft HyperDRY™ goose down, encased in Quantum® GL - one of the lightest fabrics Pertex® has ever made. Ideal for mountaineering, tramping, travel, and urban use. DESIGN FEATURES Pertex® super lightweight 10d nylon shell with DWR treatment for water resistance Filled with 800 loft HyperDRY water resistant goose down Fully boxed baffled construction with a longer cut and internal draft tube to reduce cold spots Helmet compatible box baffled hood with face adjustments, lightweight stiffened peak YKK® double slider centre front zipper Two large internal mesh pockets for bottles or gloves Soft Pontetorto stretch microfleece internal cuff Packs into hand pocket, with hanger loop PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Outer Fabric Pertex Quantum® GL 100% Nylon Ultra Mini Ripstop, DWR Inner Fabric Pertex Quantum® 100% Nylon Mini Ripstop, DWR Fill Type 90/10 HyperDRY™ Water Resistant Goose Down Fill Power (cuin) 800 Fill Weight (g) 344 Weight (g) 730 CARE Wash only as necessary Warm hand wash in non-detergent pure soap or Nikwax Down Wash® Handle with care when wet Rinse well by gently kneading the down Do not bleach Do not use fabric softener Dry flat in shade initially, then tumble dry on low heat several times to separate the clumps of down Do not dryclean Macpac Alpine Down jacket. Macpac's sizes are generous. Really warm, standing around in -20C jacket