In recent years, insulated down coats a.k.a "puffy jackets" have gained popularity in cycling, and in bikepacking in particular. The combination of warmth, packability and versatility has made puffy jackets a popular choice for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds, and I, for one, won't go on a bikepacking trip or longer adventure ride without one!
Lightweight yet high-performing, down jackets have been a longtime staple in the mountaineering and hiking world, and the bike industry has started producing its own puffers —with cycling specific features— as well. My two current favorites — Rapha's Explorer Down Jacket and Specialized Packable Down Jacket— are in heavy rotation on and off the bike, are they're now on sale for Cyber Week.
