REI Co-op  Magma 850 Down Hoodie - Women's

I received this product for free from the REI Trailblazers sampling program in exchange for my honest review. I really like the colors of the jacket - perfect for the fall season! Others have complimented the color too. The hood can fit over a climbing helmet and there's a drawstring on the backside. The bottom of the jacket's drawstrings are more on the backside (rather than side or inside the pockets), so the plastic part may get in your way when sitting. The zippers seem pretty sturdy, although I wish it was two-directional. I couldn't pack the jacket into it's own pocket, but it tucks nicely into the hood. Overall a great puffy jacket

This jacket is very stylish, although I didn't expect the color to be more muted than as pictured. As for use case, it worked wonders during my trip out west from Colorado to New Mexico in the middle of October. I've worn it in windy conditions and temps ranging from 20-40*F with no issue. I did wear a fleece as a layer underneath it solely because I didn't want my skin sticking to the nylon fabric. I didn't feel the need to add any more layers as I was comfortable and I am able to easily adjust the straps to keep the cold out. I'm very glad I was able to pack this - I put it in its stuff pocket and it was small enough to throw it in my carry-on with all the other stuff in there.

I owned this jacket in the previous edition (2022). At first it was great. Still warm for being thinner insulation, packable, breathable. But over time, the insulation started to degrade to the point that you could actually see light come through if you held it up - it basically turned from an insulated jacket to a windbreaker. If I washed it, it was on cold/gentle cycle, and I laid it flat to dry. I called REI and went to a store and was told that because my jacket was over 2 years old (literally 2 years and 2 months), there was nothing I could do. Pretty disappointed as Co-Op member. I won't buy another REI Coop branded jacket again as it doesn't seem durable.

This jacket feels really nice and will keep you warm, no doubt. The sleeves are long enough to suit us taller gals and I think the extra length in the back will make a lot of plus size girlies happy too! My only qualm really is with the fit, I typically wear a 3x from other popular plus size brands and this jacket barely zipped over my tummy, and definitely not over my chest. I would like to see either a wider range in sizes or an adjustment to the sizing scale, so that this and other products can accommodate the plus size community.

My first REI down jacket! Highly recommended by people in the know. I love the lightweight feel, the color, the pattern and the warmth. However, the medium is too snug and the large is much bigger! Perhaps, I need a Petite large. Please make petite sizes. Bought the jacket for camping in Yosemite and it was great for the cold evening stargazing and strolls. However, I spent so much money on it that I was afraid to wear it by the campfire (I hate smoke smell) so I wore my old very tight jacket at the campfire and saved the new one for inside the tent and on the trails!

The weather hasn't been cold enough yet for me to wear this, but I have tried it on a few times and have high expectations. I have been looking for a jacket like this for a few years - something short and casual that I can layer with other things in cool weather. Most jackets I have found don't fit around my belly, and if they do, the sleeves are usually too long and there is a lot of extra room in the shoulders. This one is almost a perfect fit!. It is cozy without being heavy, and fits comfortably around my belly and but without being too roomy up top. I am looking forward to wearing this in fall/spring/and mild winter weather instead of layering stuff under my rain jacket like I've been doing for the past several years when I didn't want to wear a full-on winter coat.

Great fit...warm and lightweight. Nice hood with a bit of an edge over my forehead to keep rain off. Convenient left chest pocket for phone. Helpful toggle to adjust fit on hips. Fun color palette that is eye catching.

I’ve never owned a puffer jacket before this one, but this seemed like the best bang for my buck. Overall, I love it! It packs down well for travel (even though it takes a bit of patience to zip it into its small pocket). It keeps me warm, the hood means I don’t have to pack a hat, and it layers well, both layers underneath and over the top. I got caught in rain in Iceland with this on, and it repelled water well. It does shed some feathers, but I imagine it doesn’t do so more than any other down jacket. I bought some patches to travel with in case I puncture a hole in the jacket, but I don’t feel the need to be overly cautious with the material. I’ve just traveled internationally for two weeks and this has been the perfect companion.

I’m a petite woman (5’3”) with a large bust, a tummy, and round shoulders, which can make jackets hard to fit. I’ve found that REI’s cuts tend to work well for me. I got my normal jacket size - an X-Large - and it fits comfortably with room to layer underneath. Unlike other down jackets I have, this fits very well in the shoulders without tons of extra fabric. The sleeves are a good length on me, and the waist and hip hit pretty well compared to other coats. The cut is trim enough that it’s flattering - I will happily wear this around the city without feeling like I’m in my hiking clothes, but also trust it outside. My favorite feature is the draft collar. It helps seal in some heat without making the hood overly tight. I left this coat packed into it’s pocket for days, and the loft puffed up really quickly. The down baffles stayed evenly stuffed, and I didn’t get cold spots at my elbows like I often do with lightweight down. It’s not the lightest coat out there, but the excellent warmth -to-weight ratio combined with the three very usable pockets mean I’ll be taking it on all my shoulder season trips.

It's a lightweight, comfortable, and warm jacket, and what I love most is that it conforms to the body. It's perfect! And I absolutely love the color.