Hopeful
"It’s great on cold mornings right now and hope it will be the same when winter cold settles in. Very comfortable and very light, love it so far."
Overall rating: 4.726582 / 5 from 395 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%): Customers expressed appreciation for the warm and well-made insulation piece, highly recommending it for hunting in extreme conditions.
- Product Fit (29%): Many customers remarked that the fit of the product is great and it fits perfectly for various body types.
- Product Weight (9%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the weight of the product, describing it as light weight.
- Product Quality (12%): Customers appreciated the excellent quality of the product, with many mentioning it multiple times in their reviews.
- Layer Packability (4%): Customers keep praising the layer for being packable, lightweight, and perfect for cold days.
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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
Ptarmigan 850
"Ordered 2xl to be able to have a layer underneath. Fits as expected. Love the ash brown color, have not worn yet but jackets feel warm and fits great!"
"Looks great so far, fits as it should and I haven’t had a chance to test the warmth but feels like it should suffice!"
Great jacket..fast deliverey..will buy more
"Great jacket..fast deliverey..will buy more from skre.."
Cool to Freezing
"The Ptarmigan is a game changer. No matter if you’re just looking to take the chill off or you’re in a deep freeze. This jacket is the ticket. Warm and easy to pack. I don’t leave home without it. I’ve used in South Carolina to Canada and everywhere in between."
Legitimate piece of equipment
"This is the best article of clothing I have purchased in years. I have abused it on the NW coast of AK for several months now and I am amazed at its durability and warmth."
It's warm, it fits well, it's not quiet..
"Overall I like the jacket and pants I got. They're warm and fit nice. It's just not very quiet. It's fairly loud when you're walking, actually. Eventually I guess I'll use it underneath something quieter."
One happy customer
"I have had a lot of gear over the years, I am 73 now and really picky about my hunting gear. The Ptarmigan 850 Down jacket is the best I have seen, and the fit is spot on. I made this purchase on the recommendation of Billy Molls. Always TRUST YOUR GUIDE! I"
Worth the money!
"Ended up getting to break this thing in opening weekend of archery elk season when we woke up to our water in camp being almost frozen solid. Definitely warm and easy pack! Will be buying more gear from SKRE!"
Warm and light
"Just got back from 2 week elk hunt and only was really cold enough for this one morning but was still worth every penny. Super light and warm."
Q&A
- If I wear a large normally do I need to size up to wear this over other layers or will the large fit over layering
- That is a great question, Normally we do not recommend going up a size as our system is built for layering unless you plan to put bulky layer underneath. If you do have a sizing issue, we cover shipping back and forth until you get into the right size.
- 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.