Packing The Most Packable Winter Jackets for Travel
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The Most Packable Winter Jackets for Travel

Megan Johnson Oct 30, 2025
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Winter travel has its perks—like fewer crowds and lower prices. But packing for it can be a pain. That cozy parka that keeps you toasty at home? It doesn’t exactly roll up nicely in a carry-on. The good news: you don’t have to choose between warmth and space. We've found the best packable winter jackets that are lightweight, compressible, and still deliver serious insulation.

  • Amazon Essentials Packable Puffer Jacket

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    Available for both men and women, the Amazon Essentials Packable Puffer Jacket has a water-resistant shell and is made from 100% polyester. It easily folds up into the included bag, making packing a breeze.

    This affordably priced jacket features zippered hand pockets, a high collar for wind draft protection, and elastic cuffs to seal in warmth.

    Weight: 1 lb

  • Decathlon Simond (Forclaz) MT100 Hooded Down Jacket

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    Decathlon

    Not only is this jacket made with responsibly sourced down (85% duck down, 15% feathers), it also folds up nicely into a bag for easy transport. It’s water repellent with two zippered pockets.

    Weight: 11.3 oz

  • Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Jacket

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    Featuring a high-fill-power down and a shell made of Toray nylon for lightweight compressibility, this light down jacket rolls up easily into a pouch. It has zippered pockets, elastic wrists and hem to keep the warmth trapped in. Available for men and women.

    Weight: 7 oz

  • Quince Lightweight Down Puffer Jacket

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    Quince

    Available for men and women up to size 3XL, this lightweight down puffer jacket is made from 90% goose down/10% feathers, along with premium materials. It folds up easily into an internal pocket, so there is no pouch to keep track of. It features a water-repellent shell and wind-resistant fabric for added warmth.

    Weight: 11 oz

  • The North Face ThermoBall Jacket

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    North Face

    This synthetically-filled jacket is available for men and women. The ThermoBall™ Eco insulation is designed to retain heat even when wet, making it the perfect travel jacket for chillier weather. It’s highly compressible and folds up into a pocket on the sleeve.

    Weight: 13 oz

  • L.L.Bean Ultralight 850 Down Hooded Jacket

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    L.L. Bean

    Available for men and women, this down hooded jacket is filled with premium DownTek® down, which is water-resistant, with a lightweight shell. It packs into its own pocket/stuff sack loop, perfect for throwing into your suitcase or carry-on. Features include an insulated hood, zip hand pockets, a chest stash pocket, and is wind and rain resistant.

    Weight: .98 lbs

  • Patagonia Down Sweater

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    I don’t know why a down sweater sounds more appealing than a jacket, but it just does. The Patagonia Down Sweater for men, women, and kids has 800-fill-power down, a shell made from recycled materials, and is windproof. The slim fit is what makes this a sweater vs. a jacket.

    Weight: 13.1 oz

  • Lands’ End Wanderweight Ultralight Packable Long Down Coat

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    A longer coat is nice in the winter, but finding one that is packable can be difficult. This ultralight long down coat from Land’s End packs into its own pocket, making it the best of both worlds: long and packable. It is filled with 800-fill down, is water-resistant, has a hood, a two-way zipper, and is machine washable. Available for men (short only) and women.

    Weight: 14 oz

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