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Experience with Macropuff/utility of midweight synthetic?
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I bought a macropuff hoody on sale and with store credit thinking it would make a good single and multiday bc ski peice to layer over active insulation (nano air hybrid, proton LT) at camps, stops, high ridges and descents. Shoulder season backpacking as well.
I’m based in dry CO where down usually does pretty well as a belay layer, but I’m liking the idea of having a layering system specifically designed to deal with moisture. Also one thats fairly comfortable to move in.
Out of the box, the macropuff seems great, I’m just picky about the gear that I own, so I’m looking for input on this piece before I decide to keep it.
The plumafil is somewhat down like in feel, which is a plus. Good warmth/weight for synthetic. And its fairly well sized for an over layer (although a touch slim in the neck/shoulders for layering.)
How do people like the macropuff? Saw the review on bpl, but looking for more input. How do you use midweight synthetic jackets? How do they fit into your systems? Any experience with the durability of plumafil? I read a blurb from patagonia saying that it tested quite resilient. I try not to overstuff my synthetic layers, but I also end up wearing them with a pack and sleeping in them, so I prefer not to not worry and just deal with some degradation. I typically either use a montbell mirage or rab neutrino for my cold weather puffy, depending on the forecast, and I always have some form of active insulation with me. I’ve only compromised my down a few times, but I’m hoping that the macro will be a more versatile layer, something I can move in which helps transport moisture from my other layers.
If I had a bigger budget, I’d go for a nunatak for the weight savings, but I like what the macro offers all around at its weight and at the price I got it for.
oops… mine is the micro puff.
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