UPVOTED PACKABLE JACKETS
Umbrella too big for your backpack? Chris Rowlands unpacks a crew of cagoules that stuff away when the sun comes out…
PACK-DOWN PUFFERS
The intrepid insulator
Fjallraven Expedition X-Latt
Packable doesn’t need to mean unpadded, and this Fjallraven jacket has just enough insulation to keep you cosy when there’s a nip in the air. Its shell and lining are made from recycled polyamide, while the filling is 80% recycled polyester – so you get the added warmth of an eco-feelgood glow. £195 / fjallraven.com
The fish-friendly filler
Patagonia AlpLight
Fish are highly sensitive to temperature. They’re also sensitive to ocean waste. So while this insulated jacket won’t keep a cod cosy, it does at least reduce pollution: its synthetic down filling is made entirely from NetPlus, a nylon fabric hewn from recycled fishing nets. £280 / eu.patagonia.com