Great first impression
"I have not used the gear yet but my first impression is that it is great quality and design. I am hopeful that that they keep me warm as well as they look and feel. I will add an update after use."
Overall rating: 4.72905 / 5 from 358 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Ptarmigan 850 Ultra Down Jacket is highly regarded for its excellent quality, lightweight design, and exceptional warmth, making it ideal for mid to late-season hunting. Customers appreciate its packable nature, adjustable fit, and durable construction, though some noted variations in sizing.
Summary topics
- Insulation Quality: 3%
- Product Fit: 29%
- Product Weight: 9%
- Product Quality: 12%
- Layer Packability: 4%
Review topics: [size, fit, weight, support, color, material, design, issues, pockets, quality, looks, addition, sleeves, feel, pattern, zippers, movement, customer service, light, piece, warmth, weather, build, pants, value, construction, snug, service, performance, jacket].
Review highlights
- "This is just what I was looking for, great quality, light and packable." —
- "Love the gear , great fit, layer system works great in all weather conditions." —
- "Love the fit definitely my favourite piece of gear." —
Reviews
Puffy coat
"I just received this and so I have not gotten to try it yet, however I love the fit, the camo and the quality of the jacket. I’m 5’11, 185lbs and the large fits great"
Good Jacket, Lacks Loft
"Good but not as lofty as my Taiga Downlite. I was going to return but the lack of loft fits better under my shell (Sitka Jetstream) so the Taiga compresses to the same density under a shell. FYI, the Ptarmagan is Large and the shell is XL. The image shows the Taiga on the left and Skre on the right."
Ptarmigan 850 Ultra Down Jacket
"Light weight and packable. Very warm and comfortable. great as a jacket on its own or as part of a layering system."
Best puffy jacket ever
"This jacket is literally the best jacket ever. I ordered it in the ash brown color to wear while glassing and out and about during winter. And this jacket beat all my expectations by a long shot. Super warm, nice fit, and best of all wind resistant. I wore it in 30+ mph wind gusts and didn’t even feel the wind. Would highly recommend!"
Awesome light weight perfect pack jacket. ! First Gear I have purchased and blown away
"Great fit! Solid construction and materials! Nice camo and outer shell! Warm and windproof! Light weight and pack worthy! Cost less that the other Brands!"
Damaged
"Received item damaged. Complete return damaged item for exchange. Received email stating return is under review over 48 hours ago and no further response from skre. Have attempted to contact Skre customer service and phone just rings and review voicemail that they are busy with other customers. I question if they even have anyone answering the customer service phone line."
Light amd warm
"It's light, it's warm for riding the quad. Will see how it does once it gets cold again."
Puffy
"I like the jacket very much and it does seem to be quite warm. The sizing and the quality of the manufacture are high quality. I have another 850 down jacket which has a better loft but inferior zippers and no hood. I was anticipating an inside zip pocket but the outside pocket is better for accessibility but possibly less for security. All in all it is an excellent jacket. I read a suggestion that it could be layered with a hardscrabble but Im not sure that this would work with 2 "large" size jackets."
Great jacket
"Fits great and is the prefect jacket for cold mornings."
Q&A
- Where is this product made?
- All SKRE gear is designed, tested, and field-proven here in the U.S. by our team and trusted hunters. We manufacture overseas so we can use the materials, factories, and technical processes required to build high-performance hunting gear—while still keeping pricing reasonable and quality extremely high. Every piece goes through strict quality control, and we back it with a lifetime warranty and hands-on customer service based here in the U.S. If something ever fails, we take care of it—no runaround. We fully respect the preference for U.S.-made gear, and we’re always evaluating opportunities to bring more production stateside as it makes sense. Our priority is building gear that performs in the field and standing behind it for life. Appreciate you asking and considering SKRE.
- Will this material hold up to briars?
- That’s a great question. This jacket is designed for packing in, layering, and staying warm during cold sits. Its main focus is being lightweight and highly insulated. Because of that, the exterior fabric isn’t built to handle heavy briars or brush.
- How windproof is this jacket
- Great question!The Ptarmigan Jacket is highly wind-resistant, designed to block the majority of wind while still allowing some breathability. It’s not 100% windproof like a hard shell, but the outer nylon fabric and high-fill down insulation create a strong barrier that keeps you warm even in harsh wind conditions. If you’re looking for full windproof protection, layering it under a soft shell like the Nebo or Hardscrabble Jacket works perfectly.
- What denier thickness is the exterior shell fabric?
- Thank you for your inquiry! The face fabric of our Ptarmigan Jacket and pants are 100% nylon. We do not measure by denier, we measure by GSM. The nylon face fabric of the Down Pant and Jacket is 48 GSM.
- Is the slate gray color really just black? It’s hard to tell in the featured photos and customer photos but they all make it appear black, just wanted some clarity on that specific color. Thanks
- It is very close to black but not a deep black. color.
- What weight are the inner and outer materials of the jacket?
- The weight will depend on the size. If we are using XL for example. The total weight of the down is 5.2 ounces. The total weight of the Jacket is roughly 16 ounces which would leave about 11 ounces of total external material weight.
- Can you layer this under the guardian jacket?
- Yes, almost every piece of our line up is built to be layered including the Ptarmigan Jacket. Our Ptarmigan Jacket is light and compactable enough to go under almost any other jacket we carry.
- Can this fit under the guardian jacket?
- Yes, almost every piece of our line up is built to be layered including the Ptarmigan Jacket. Our Ptarmigan Jacket is light and compactable enough to go under almost any other jacket we carry.
- Is the ptarmigan 850 jacket and pants washable?
- Yes, I would recommend hand washing the outside with a damp cloth if it is mild. If it is really dirty, you can wash with cold water on a gentle cycle and then hang dry or tumble dry with low to no heat. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
- If it doesn't fit ,can it be exchanged for a different size or refund?
- Yes, absolutely. You can find our exchange and return portal at the bottom of our website.