It’s always useful to have a waterproof jacket, trousers or insulated jacket conveniently packed into a small bag and ready for use if the weather suddenly changes. One of the original brands for packable outerwear is Mac in a Sac and here I have chosen five great products from the company.
Mac in. Sac sell reasonably priced outdoors clothing for activities such as low-level walks, dog walking, walking to the office or pub and camping. They are a good choice if you have to kit out a family and you are working to a budget.
Mac in a Sac Origin II jacket Mac in a Sac poncho.
Mac in a Sac Origin II Jacket
A packable lightweight jacket.
Features include:
- Packable
- Waterproof
- Water repellent
- YKK front zip
- Fully taped seams
- Concealed adjustable hood
- Breathable
- Back venting
- 2 front pockets with reversed zips
- Reflective detailing
- PFC & PFOA free
- Unisex sizing
- £34.95.
- Buy: Mac in a Sac Origin II Jacket (Note: I gain a small commission from each sale.)
Good things: Amazing choice of colours and designs (21 different option); good size range from XXXS to XXXL; and a price of £34.95.
Other points to think about: The jacket is unisex fit, which might not suit or fit everyone. Unisex isn’t usually the most flattering fit for women. While the jacket is waterproof and has taped seams it is best suited to everyday wear, such as dog walking and getting to the office, rather than as a highly waterproof and technical jacket for a mountain hike in prolonged rain.
Mac in a Sac Poncho
A packable lightweight poncho.
Features include:
- Packable
- Waterproof
- Fully taped seams
- Integral, volume adjustable hood
- Breathable
- Windproof
- Snap adjustable side openings
- Cycle wrist straps
- Reflective detailing
- PFC & PFOA free
- Unisex sizing
- £34.95
- Buy: Poncho.
Good things: Useful product for everyday wear, such as walking or cycling. The price is reasonable, too. There are seven different colours to choose from.
Other things to think about: One size fits all is clearly not going to be so good for people who are much smaller or much larger.
Origin Overtrousers
A packable per of waterproof overtousers.
Features include:
- Packable
- Waterproof
- Fully taped seams
- Elasticated waist
- Breathable
- Windproof
- Velcro adjustable legs
- Reflective detailing
- PFC & PFOA free
- Unisex Sizing
- £19.95
- Buy Overtrousers
Good things: A wide range of sizes, from XXS to XXXL; reasonable price; no nonsense and practical.
Other things to think about: Only two colours and the unisex fit might not suit everyone. These are a budget priced pair of overtrousers that will suit dog walk type outings rather than for serious mountain hikes in prolonged rain.
Packable women’s Polar Reversible Down Jacket
A lightweight down filled jacket for warmth and comfort. The jacket can be reversed so you can choose between two colours.
There is a 20% off code until December 31, 2021: COSY20
Features include:
- Packable
- Duck down fill 95g
- 600 fill power
- R.D.S. certified down
- 90% duck down / 10% feather
- Water repellent outer (1,000mm)
- Reflective YKK front zip
- Reflective detailing
- Elasticated cuffs
- Reversible style
- Lightweight
- Scoop back hem
- PFC & PFOA free
- £84.95.
- Buy jacket.
Good things: Female fit; sizes from XS to XXL; warm and lightweight; packable; reversible for different colour options.
Other things to think about: No hood; down doesn’t keep you warm when it gets wet (although this jacket does have a water repellency treatment).
Alpine packable women’s Down Gilet
A useful jacket that offers extra warmth when spending time outdoors.
There is a 20% off code until December 31, 2021: COSY20
Features include:
- Packable
- Duck down fill 80g
- 600 fill power
- R.D.S. certified down
- 90% duck down / 10% feather
- Water repellent outer (1,000mm)
- YKK front zip
- Reflective detailing
- Lightweight
- Scoop back hem
- PFC & PFOA free
- £59.95.
- Buy gilet.
Good things: A useful product that offers an easy-to-wear layer when you need a bit of warmth; size range from XS to XXL; female fit.
Other things to think about: No hood. The colour range is a bit limited.
There are plenty of other products in the Mac in a Sac range. These are budget friendly and practical. I would recommend them for low-level day hikes; dog walking; camping and general outdoors activities.