‘This is the lightest, most packable high-insulation piece we’ve ever made,’ Patagonia said of its new-for-2019 Macro Puff jacket.
The Micro Puff helped launch Patagonia to the head of the puffy coat pack with its proprietary, high-loft synthetic fill. Dubbed PlumaFill, the insulation boasted warm-when-wet performance and compressibility to rival down, helping make the Micro Puff a favorite among Patagonia faithful and our own editors.
And while we were hard-pressed to find room for improvement in the line — except maybe Patagonia’s trademark sticker shock — the brand pushed ahead with the next evolution. The Macro Puff offers a warmer, burlier option that aims to stay as packable and light as its Micro predecessor. We tested the jacket during overnight autumn camping trips in Colorado and frigid winter hikes in Minnesota with whipping arctic winds.

In short: The Patagonia Macro Puff ticks almost all the boxes for those concerned with the environmental impacts of high-loft winter garments. PlumaFill remains an impressive synthetic down alternative, both for warmth and compressibility, while the recycled shell fabric helps build a more sustainable jacket. As for performance, the Macro Puff is a legitimate cold-weather coat with both water- and wind-stopping capabilities and a few climbing-focused extras.
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