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REI Spruce Run Jacket - Men's

REI Spruce Run Jacket - Men's

Item # 785192
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Want a lightweight, warm alternative to down? The REI Spruce Run jacket gives great warmth for its weight and its zip-off sleeves convert it to a vest!

  • Spruce Run works well as a stand-alone jacket in dry conditions or layers easily underneath a shell jacket in wet weather
  • Pertex® Quantum nylon ripstop shell and lining are lightweight and durable, and offer silky softness that enhances the insulation's loft; windproof to 60 mph
  • Insulated with high-performance, water-resistant PrimaLoft® Eco synthetic microfiber to provide soft, non-bulky warmth for very little weight
  • Hypoallergenic Eco fibers come from recycled plastic bottles
  • Underarms feature decreased insulation to reduce bulkiness and increase comfort
  • Sleeves zip off to convert jacket to a vest
  • Windflap backs sleek, reverse-coil front zipper; chin guard protects against zipper abrasion
  • Features a hem drawcord; cuff-edge gaskets reduce wind entry
  • Also features 2 handwarmer pockets and a zippered interior pocket with headphone port
  • Includes self-fabric stuff sack for packing ease

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Item 785192

REI Spruce Run Jacket - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

Shell fabricNylon ripstop
InsulationRecycled polyester
LiningNylon ripstop
WaterproofNo
Average weight17 ounces
Back length29 inches
GenderMen's

REI Spruce Run Jacket - Men's Customer Reviews

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REI Spruce Run Jacket - Men's
 
4.2

(based on 18 reviews)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (17)
  • Lightweight (17)
  • Warm (16)
  • Breathable (14)
  • Durable (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Cold / extreme (16)
    • Hiking and camping (15)
    • Casual wear (14)
    • Wet weather (7)
    • Extreme conditions (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual/ recreational (7), Casual adventurer (5), Avid adventurer (4)

    Reviewed by 18 customers

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    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    What's Not to Like?

    By mak52580

    from Falls Church, VA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Lightweight
    • Warm
    • Windproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Cold Weather
      • Extreme Conditions
      • Hiking and Camping
      • Wet Weather

      Comments about REI Spruce Run Jacket - Men's:

      What isn't to like about this jacket? Every time I come across other brands' down jackets I check them out thinking I will find the next great thing. But they simply never come close to matching this jacket in it's versatility. The entire thing is VERY well thought out. I still have yet to find another jacket that is as light and warm that has zip-off sleeves which are perfect! I wear only the vest on mild days, the entire thing when it gets really cold or windy, and sometimes just the sleeves at night when sleeping since I like to sleep with my arm extended at night and it often isn't covered by my bag. It is lighter than most all 800-fill down jackets I look at, but it's filled with Primaloft, one of the best synthetic fills I have found and is GUARANTEED not to lose it's thermal properties IF it gets wet. That of course is also not likely to happen given the Pertex shell that covers it which is both wind and waterproof.

      I have taken this with me to Mongolia in November when the temps were -50* and the winds were 20-30 mph and I was the only one of my group of colleagues that was even remotely warm the entire trip. I simply can't say enough about this jacket, especially since even at full price it's priced substantially below the comparative 800-fill down jackets. Considering I got an older, discontinued color for half price was even better. Definitely one of the best purchases that I have ever made.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels true to length
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels true to size

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Pleasant Surprise

      By vjham

      from Nashville

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Lightweight
      • Warm
      • Windproof

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Cold Weather
        • Hiking and Camping

        Comments about REI Spruce Run Jacket - Men's:

        I bought this jacket for working outside at night in Nashville winters and love it. Last winter, I wore it daily in 20 degree weather as an outer layer. Despite the thinness of the jacket, it truly blocked the wind and kept me warm. I was sure the jacket would tear easily in the rough environment in which I work, but I am starting my second winter with it and it still has no holes. My only complaint is that it isn't very attractive.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size

        (2 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        If you have a beer gut.

        By felsic

        from Baton Rouge

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Lightweight
        • Warm

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Cold Weather
          • Extreme Conditions
          • Hiking and Camping
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about REI Spruce Run Jacket - Men's:

          This is a great design for a jacket. The materials are awesome the zippered sleeves are awesome. The fit however is terrible. This jacket is not active cut in anyway. When I put it on I was instantly disappointed by the mass of loose fabric all over my body. This jacket is not meant for people who are tall and skinny. Unless you have a beer gut or you like the baggy look this is not the jacket for you. If I had to compare the cut to another brand it would be TNF they seem to make everything for the "average" sized person as well.

          With that said I opted for the Arc. Atom LT jacket just because the fit is much nicer.

          Would I recommend this to a friend? Depends on the size of his gut.

          • Fit:
          • Feels too big
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Chest Size:
          • Feels too big

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Thin, warm, packable, water resistant

          By PhotoBiker

          from Nashville

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Lightweight
          • Warm
          • Windproof

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear
            • Cold Weather
            • Hiking and Camping
            • Wet Weather

            Comments about REI Spruce Run Jacket - Men's:

            I agree with most of these reviews. Unlike some, I don't think the jacket is cut too big, because I often wear a base layer and sweater underneath.

            The jacket is very warm, especially given its thinness. It's a great windblocker, and retains body heat even in strong winds. I like the form-fitting neck, which keeps heat from escaping from the top of the jacket.

            It seems almost magical the way the jacket regulates heat. It's not too hot to wear inside warm buildings, but it provides much warmth, even down to 25F. It also packs into a compression sack, which is included.

            My only two concerns: The zipper does get caught easily; I have to hold my finger behind it to keep the fabric out. More worrisome is the strength of the fabric, which feels tissue thin. No rips yet, but I do think it could be an issue. I wear this jacket alone for shopping and walking around the neighborhood, but I put some kind of top layer on whenever I'm doing any real activity that could damage the jacket.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size
            • Sleeve Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Chest Size:
            • Feels true to size

            (1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            If you need more than your beer gut....

            By Ski Dude

            from Portland, OR

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Comfortable
            • Durable
            • Lightweight
            • Stylish
            • Warm

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Eating Pizza

              Comments about REI Spruce Run Jacket - Men's:

              ....to keep you warm then buy this jacket. The previous review is correct. Killer coat if you are overweight. Why the heck didn't REI make it more trim fitting? So close but yet so far. Are they trying to sellout to the NASCAR crowd to make up for poor holiday sales or something?!? Re-style for next season and you will have a winner. ;)

              • Fit:
              • Feels too big
              • Sleeve Length:
              • Feels true to length
              • Chest Size:
              • Feels too big

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Amazing Jacket!!

              By BudgetMindedTrekker

              from Charlotte NC

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Comfortable
              • Lightweight
              • Packable
              • Versatile
              • Warm

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Casual Wear
                • Cold Weather
                • Extreme Conditions
                • Hiking and Camping

                Comments about REI Spruce Run Jacket - Men's:

                I waited a few months to really put this jacket through its paces before I reviewed it. I don't think that I've been happier with a piece of clothing. I use it everyday. I wear it under my summer motorcycle jacket in the winter to extend my riding season. It then packs small enough to fit in my helmet when I'm at work. I use it as an all-around winter jacket when doing everything from taking my son to the park to grocery shopping. It drops the wrinkles after being in the stuff sack amazingly quick. I used it just today on a day hike in 32* when it went from pouring to sleeting and back to pouring again. I allowed the jacket to get soaked to test primaloft's insulation capabilities. It performed without fail. I have not had the durability issues that other reviewers have had. I used it on black friday while waiting outside of REI in below freezing windy conditions and was comfortable. Again, I can't say enough about this jacket. I bought mine a little bigger for layering purposes. I find that the best insulation is offered when air can get trapped between your body and the outside world. I bought this jacket for a winter backpacking trip that I am taking in January but have found that I can wear it in all conditions. The most versatile jacket I've owned...hands down.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • Fit:
                • Feels true to size
                • Sleeve Length:
                • Feels true to length
                • Chest Size:
                • Feels true to size

                (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                A good jacket

                By Pencil

                from NY, USA

                About Me Casual Adventurer

                Pros

                • Breathable
                • Comfortable
                • Lightweight
                • Warm

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Cold Weather
                  • Hiking and Camping

                  Comments about REI Spruce Run Jacket - Men's:

                  I bought this one in the BlackFriday period with price [$]. So to me it's a nice buy. The temperature in here is quite high, I cannot test whether it is windproof or warm - It should work for -25F instead of 40F in here. So far so good. I hear the complaints that this one is easy to wear, so far I haven't notice any problems. I would suggest to add a hood( a hat ) and change the outershell to cotton or something else waterproof, the silk texture is really too delicate.

                  • Gift:
                  • No
                  • Fit:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Sleeve Length:
                  • Feels true to length
                  • Chest Size:
                  • Feels true to size
                   
                  5.0

                  Buy this!

                  By threedollarbridge

                  from Santa Rosa, CA

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Breathable
                  • Comfortable
                  • Durable
                  • Lightweight
                  • Warm
                  • Water Resistant
                  • Wind resistant

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Casual Wear
                    • Cold Weather
                    • Hiking and Camping
                    • Wet Weather

                    Comments about REI Spruce Run Jacket - Men's:

                    My wife and I own 4 of these and they are wonderful. Very warm but comfortable and layer well. The only jacket we found with the removable sleeve feature. When used for fly fishing, they break the wind well, resist water well and the outer fabric is a lot more durable than it looks.

                    • Gift:
                    • No
                    • Fit:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Sleeve Length:
                    • Feels true to length
                    • Chest Size:
                    • Feels true to size
                     
                    5.0

                    Great Jacket

                    By BCS

                    from Maryland

                    About Me Avid Adventurer

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Breathable
                    • Comfortable
                    • Lightweight
                    • Warm
                    • Windproof

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Casual Wear
                      • Cold Weather
                      • Hiking and Camping

                      Comments about REI Spruce Run Jacket - Men's:

                      I recently wore this jacket for ice climbing and a winter traverse of the Presidential Range in New Hampshire. It worked really well in cold, windy conditions both as a belay jacket and under a softshell. And, it was soft, comfortable and warm inside a sleeping bag on very cold nights. The jacket was exactly what I was looking for and did exactly what I needed it to do.

                      • Gift:
                      • No
                      • Fit:
                      • Feels true to size
                      • Sleeve Length:
                      • Feels true to length
                      • Chest Size:
                      • Feels true to size
                       
                      4.0

                      Great Jacket, but where's the hood?

                      By crosstiewalker

                      from Richmond, Va

                      About Me Outdoor Professional

                      Pros

                      • Breathable
                      • Comfortable
                      • Compactable
                      • Lightweight
                      • Removable sleeves
                      • Warm
                      • Windproof

                      Cons

                      • No Removeable Hood

                      Best Uses

                      • Casual Wear
                      • Cold Weather
                      • Hiking and Camping
                      • Skiing/Snowboarding
                      • Wet Weather

                      Comments about REI Spruce Run Jacket - Men's:

                      This jacket is more of a "down" sweater in my opinion and I chose the Med instead of the large to get that type of fit. Weight size Med 14.8 + 0.5 stuffsack. Two top end materials Primaloft and Pertex give it the toughness, light weight, warmth, and moisture resistance needed for extreme conditions. Down is great as long as it is dry, get it wet and you have major problems. My only complaint with this jacket is the lack of a removable hood. The vest/jacket option is great as activity levels change. It shed water in a light rain and kept me warm in low 30s with just a base layer. Me: hiker, ww kayaker, XC/BC/alpine skier.

                      Service and delivery comments:

                      I have been ordering from REI for about 30 years and have yet to have a problem with delivery time or item arriving damaged.

                      • Gift:
                      • No
                      • Fit:
                      • Feels true to size
                      • Sleeve Length:
                      • Feels true to length
                      • Chest Size:
                      • Feels true to size

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