Macpac Men's Halo Down Jacket $99 + $10 Delivery (Free Delivery over $100) @ Macpac

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Macpac Men's Halo Down Jacket $99 + $10 Delivery (Free Delivery over $100) @ Macpac
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Ljrowls on 28/04/2024 - 09:39 macpac.com.au (10907 clicks)
Last edited 28/04/2024 - 11:12 by 1 other user

This legendary jacket is a toasty winter staple. Made with responsibly sourced down, recycled main and lining fabric with a PFC-free water repellent finish.

Wow, time for the annual Macpac Halo post. All sizes available at time of writing. Looks like the navy is available in all sizes, with the orange-y one available in size M up. The greeny-grey colour is only available in the 4XL.

Free shipping orders over $100. Cheapest widely-useful thing on the site seems to be this ice pack for $4.50. If you're a real scrooge you could add a single tent peg for $1.99. There's also some cheap camping auxiliaries at under $10 that might be useful for some (spork, anyone?).

I don't even own one of these, I can't wear the puffy I do own in Sydney, it's never cold enough. I was looking at some of their new arrival fleeces and saw the Halo jackets on sale. My partner has a longline one and it seems to be pretty bloody great in terms of warmth and comfort, quality seems fine but hard to say.

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  • CyberMurning on 28/04/2024 - 09:41
    +5

    No hood no deal

    • jrowls on 28/04/2024 - 09:56
      +19

      Each to his own! I can't stand hoods personally.

      • CyberMurning on 28/04/2024 - 10:10

        Sure I dont like my ear freezing…. under hood, warm and cozy

        • Jklaro on 28/04/2024 - 10:53
          +1

          Just chuck a hoody underneath

        • rumblytangara on 28/04/2024 - 11:17
          +7

          Hats or beanies. Less bulk, and you don't have to worry about washing hair oils out of a down jacket.

          The only jackets I've ever bought with hoods are serious outdoorsy ones that will fit over a helmet.

          • perfectlydark on 28/04/2024 - 11:30
            +4

            @rumblytangara: i wear my icebreaker merino beanie everywhere. never smells, very warm, light and compact easy to keep in pocket until needed. id take this anyday over a built in hood

            • sqheaven on 28/04/2024 - 11:48
              +1

              @perfectlydark: Please share the link

            • rumblytangara on 28/04/2024 - 11:49
              +3

              @perfectlydark: Every time there's a post for one of these jackets, there's a "cannae do without hood!" and every time I think "ick that's revolting."

              Cleaning down properly is a PITA and not good for it, and I doubt that people are gently hand washing their down jackets with specialist cleaning products on a semi-regular basis. So they're wearing manky hair oil on their jackets for years.

              A beanie is so much easier.

            • shoelover on 28/04/2024 - 20:37
              +1

              @perfectlydark: Me too. Love my icebreaker beanie

      • whyisave on 28/04/2024 - 14:08
        +1

        The hood creates a micro-climate around the head, back of neck & ears area.

        With a down-filled hood, it's even more comfort :-)

        • jrowls on 28/04/2024 - 14:14
          +2

          Oh I'm aware. That's my own personal hell haha.

    • xers on 28/04/2024 - 10:50
      +8

      The hooded version is also on sale for $129.

    • Hinee on 29/04/2024 - 08:48

      Definitely agree - regret buying the non hooded version.

      • Fasian on 29/04/2024 - 16:52

        How come?

        • Hinee on 29/04/2024 - 16:57

          My use case for this jacket is usually camping as I'm in Brisbane and hoodies normally suffice day to day. It's soooo much warmer with the neck covered with down as well. Obviously there are ample alternatives to a hood - but I wish I had one.

          • Fasian on 29/04/2024 - 16:59

            @Hinee: Ahhhh ICIC. I am having a hard time deciding rn. I currently own a Patagonia puffer, with a hood that can be zipped up. How would that compare to this? Only if you know.

  • shegeloaf on 28/04/2024 - 10:50

    I got two. A sleeveless and a another.

  • Spendwisely on 28/04/2024 - 11:26

    Any major difference in Uber light down and Halo down in terms of quality and fit?

    • iMagoo on 28/04/2024 - 11:33
      +2

      Uber has less filling

    • NatDan on 28/04/2024 - 12:55
      +1

      My wife has the Uber that packs down to roughly half the size of my Halo. Can’t comment on quality and fit, but is definitely not as warm as the Halo.

  • sqheaven on 28/04/2024 - 11:45
    +4

    8% discount gift vouchers at Bupa

  • bayc0n on 28/04/2024 - 12:16

    How do the new versions fit and how's the quality compared to V1? For the V1, you usually had to go down 1 or 2 sizes.

  • vee_el on 28/04/2024 - 12:53

    People that have this jacket - what's the best way to wash it. Can it go in the washing machine?

    • Burger R on 28/04/2024 - 13:16
      +1

      I handwash mine, Putin spinning mode in washing machine and dry outside for 2-3 days.

      • whyisave on 28/04/2024 - 14:12
        +2

        Washing machine has a "Putin spinning mode" ?!?

        • Burger R on 28/04/2024 - 20:01

          Sorry. Threw inside washing machine in spinning mode and after that air dry.

      • Hengis on 28/04/2024 - 19:57

        One might call this a 3 day special operation

    • rumblytangara on 28/04/2024 - 13:26
      +2

      https://www.kathmandu.com.au/blog/how-to-wash-a-down-jacket

      Washing machine would be… acceptable for a cheap, sewn-through jacket like the Halo. Would never do it on a higher quality baffled jacket as the internal baffles could tear out.

      You should use down-specific detergent or pure soap, not the usual shit for washing machines which is full of conditioning agents to make up for the harsh chemicals that will strip the natural oils out of the down.

    • dtc on 28/04/2024 - 13:32
      +2

      Washing machine using delicates or hand wash setting and then dryer - trying to air dry is a pain (although it’s possible). Have washed my son’s Halo jacket many times (teenage boy clothing needs washing!)

      Use a special down washing liquid, all the outdoor shops/amazon have it.

      Have used tennis balls in the dryer )said to break up the down clumps) and no tennis balls, haven’t noticed a difference

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 28/04/2024 - 14:06
      +1

      I washed no detergent and it took off the mud/stains when I went on a bush walk in the mountains during rainy season. Then into dryer low heat with tennis balls worked really well.

  • Nillionaire on 28/04/2024 - 12:56

    Aww, it doesn't come in white or black :c

  • Igaf on 28/04/2024 - 21:25
    +1

    Womens also available, two colours: https://www.macpac.com.au/macpac-womens-halo-down-jacket-%E2…

  • Igaf on 28/04/2024 - 21:48
    +2

    Also - don't forget TCN GF "10% off equivalent" at Ww from Wed includes Macpac.
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/842890

  • Drakesy on 28/04/2024 - 23:36
    +1

    How has this managed to dodge inflation.

    • dtc on 29/04/2024 - 09:13
      +6

      because its 'down'

      • Igaf on 29/04/2024 - 10:29

        As a duck relative he probably doesn't like to think about it.

        Speaking of down, down, da da da - any reason why Coles has shelved the ad? Off the top of my head I can't think of any.

  • drewbytes on 29/04/2024 - 08:35

    Picked up a couple of these jackets yesterday and some other clearance stuff. Very limited stock in my local store.

  • Woody339 on 29/04/2024 - 10:31

    Heading to New York for Christmas, would the Halo be suitable? Thinking I may need something with better water proofing as I've read while it's unlikely to snow, it could certainly rain.

    • Igaf on 29/04/2024 - 10:47
      +1

      Most of these "water repellant" down jackets are strictly for light showers and/or very short exposure to moderate rain.

    • rumblytangara on 29/04/2024 - 12:34
      +1

      Unless you are insulated like the Michelin Man, then no.

      You could get away with it in the sunshine on a warmer day with no wind, but as the only insulation layer at -15C at night with the wind blasting down the long straight streets, it would make a decent middle layer.

    • dtc on 29/04/2024 - 15:27
      +1

      I have been in NY over christmas and the Halo, of itself, is not sufficient. However, if you have some uniqlo heat tech undershirts, a good warm shirt (flannie etc) and a fleece top and then the Halo over it all (plus beanie and gloves) its fine. It might rain but just use an umbrella.

  • earlybirds on 29/04/2024 - 12:07

    It seems that medium size is not available at any of Melbourne stores.

  • Xplosive on 29/04/2024 - 17:47
    +3

    Free delivery at BCF
    https://www.bcf.com.au/p/macpac-mens-halo-down-jacket/M65715…

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