The Patagonia Macro Puff Hooded Jacket

[@diegoalonsogarcia1162]

I bought one recently. Thank you Chris for your advice, it helped me a lot. Greetings from Argentina!

[@meandmyjackets]

Hello Argentina! Thank you for watching my videos🙂

[@deanowarrior]

Good looking jacket , very tempted , cheers Chris.

[@meandmyjackets]

Thank you for watching

[@CrossoverDayPackReviews]

Looks big on you. Did you try a large?

[@meandmyjackets]

@@CrossoverDayPackReviews I did not try a large. I just went with my normal size XL for the video to show how it fits. Yes, it is a bit big on me.

[@ChenProductionsCo]

Normally I’m a solid medium for Patagonia jackets. For some of the base layers and tight fleeces I’m even a L. But for this one I am currently trying a small and it fits well.

[@meandmyjackets]

@@ChenProductionsCo I get that, the macropuff really fits larger. I like to buy all of my jackets for the videos in the same size, my normal XL. This way it's easier for me to tell what runs smaller, or larger.

[@HuaiGuan-r1g]

between the Das Parka and Macro, which one is warmer?

[@meandmyjackets]

The DAS Parka is warmer. But a different type of jacket. It is designed to be worn over something like the Macro puff.

[@neohubris]

thanks, i'll get this but smaller size

[@meandmyjackets]

Nice!

[@victorm7691]

Will you do some reviews on Outdoor Research Jackets?

[@meandmyjackets]

Hopefully in the future, Outdoor research is on my radar🙂

[@readyme]

How does this differ from the DAS light? Seems they use all the same materials.

[@meandmyjackets]

I would say that they are a bit different in designed uses. The Macro Puff is possibly more of an insulation layer good under a shell. While the DAS is more of a Belay jacket, good on top of layers. They are similar with the materials that they use. I would also say that I believe the DAS is a bit more wind resistant, and a bit less breathable.

[@chuck5056]

I really wanted this, but technical parkas need two way zipper - without that it’s not a real winter sports item

[@meandmyjackets]

I get your point. This jacket also fit a little larger than I expected, but that is good if you wish to wear layers under it.

[@jsnx9067]

you need a microphone brother.

[@meandmyjackets]

I do use a nice shotgun mic, just off camera view.

[@lungbuster341]

Agreed. A lavalier mic would be awesome

[@meandmyjackets]

@@lungbuster341 I tried one, borrowed it from a friend. It does sound good, but found it to be a problem putting or taking off the jackets. Or pulling up the hood, and when I zipped up the jacket, the sound of my voice got really muffled. There was a lot of distorted noise putting on layers, etc. Very difficult to do what I do, and not make a lot of noise with the jackets and zippers rubbing against it. I use a very good shotgun mic just out of the frame about 5 - 6 feet away. I will try to move it closer, maybe above my head just out of frame, and see if it gets better. I feel that the sound in my videos is not terrible, but I agree that it is important, and I'll try to make it better. Thank you for the advice.

[@lungbuster341]

@@meandmyjackets That makes sense. I do enjoy your informative videos which have helped me make some informed decisions about some clothing I"ve purchased.

[@meandmyjackets]

@lungbuster341 I'm glad the videos help you. I just put out a new video this morning, and I changed the location of the mic, hanging it from the ceiling closer to me I think it sounds better.🙂