I was immediately impressed as soon as I pulled my Amazon Essentials Puffer Jacket out of the box. It was nicely packaged in such a way that it was beautiful and smooth when it arrived. The Dark Toffee Brown color is gorgeous. The quality is excellent. The fabric is sleek and smooth, and repels liquids, dust, lint and pet hair. Clean, smooth stitching, I have not seen even one loose thread or puckered stitch, and the zippers work flawlessly. The Medium fits me perfectly - I am 5'2" and 120 pounds - enough room for layering underneath, yet still fits nicely without feeling baggy or frumpy. It is lightweight and easy to slip on, with a clean, simple design that has everything you need, and nothing you don't. Two hand pockets with zippers, and two deep inner pockets just inside, all within easy reach, and includes a lightweight stuff sack that I keep attached to the inside back hanging loop and can't even tell it's there. This jacket does triple duty: 1. Everyday outer jacket - It is water-resistant, has nicely placed zippered hand pockets, another two deep inside pockets, and looks and fits great with or without layers. The narrow sleeves make it convenient to wear when I am working around the house or doing anything else without getting in the way. They fit around the wrist without falling over my hands, yet with enough length to keep my wrists covered without riding up while extending my arms. I can still pull the sleeves over my hands as desired if I want to shield them from wind or cold when pockets or gloves aren't practical. 2. Liner jacket underneath an outer shell - The narrow tapered sleeves, smooth fabric and light weight make it perfect for layering another outer shell over it when the weather is extra cold or wet. During a recent unexpected cold front I was able to layer up with a tank top, long sleeve base layer, and long sleeve sweater underneath this puffer jacket, slipped a long heavy trench coat over the top, and added a scarf, wool hat and snow boots and I was able to keep warm in single digit temperatures. 3. It comes with a stuff sack and packs down small, taking up little space for backpacking or travel, keep one in your car or carry in your tote bag to have handy for changing weather anytime. I like it enough that I may get a couple more in different colors - one to keep in my van and one to keep in my bugout/emergency backpack - although I will likely be pulling them back out so I can wear the different colors LOL. Overall I am beyond happy with this jacket. You may have noticed I am a Vine Voice participant, however I did NOT receive this item for free, I paid for it with my own money, and it has easily earned all 5 stars. I love this jacket and it has become my go-to favorite.
