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https://www.macpac.co.nz/macpac-pisa-polartec-hooded-jacket-%E2%80%94-mens/115339.htmlMacpac Pisa Polartec® Hooded Jacket — Men's
115339
NZ$299.99
Sale
NZ$179.99
Variations
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Why we made this
Active insulation for the mountains, the Pisa is lined with Polartec® Alpha® Direct with 78% recycled content for an outstanding warmth-to-weight ratio, increased breathability and reliable moisture management.
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Product Description
Active insulation at it's most versatile, the Pisa Polartec® Hooded Jacket utilises advanced fabric technology to directly warm your skin while maintaining a high level of breathability and managing moisture build up. Lined with Polartec® Alpha® Direct synthetic insulation featuring 78% recycled polyester content, the Pisa is a core product of our Alpine Series — our premium technical collection designed in partnership with the New Zealand Alpine Team (NZAT). Originally designed for the U.S. Special Forces and now helping to keep mountaineers and alpine adventurers warm and comfortable in harsh environments, Polartec® Alpha® Direct minimises weight by sitting directly against your skin and removing the need for a drop liner. Effectively regulating your body temperature during low and high intensity activity, Alpha® Direct offers superior breathability and dries fast. Wrapped in a bluesign® approved nylon ripstop fabric with a short-chain DWR C6 finish for improved moisture repellency, the Pisa is lightweight and packable — tucking into it's own pocket for lighter climbing or hiking. Bluesign® certification confirms these specific fabrics have been manufactured with responsible use of resources and the lowest possible impact on people and the environment.
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Design features
Lightweight nylon ripstop fabric has a short-chain DWR C6 finish and is bluesign® approved
Polartec® Alpha® Direct active insulation with 78% recycled content for superior moisture management and breathability
Reinforced shoulders, lower back and cuffs for increased abrasion resistance
Packs small inside its own hand pocket
Adjustable hem regulates temperature
Zipped chest and hand pockets
Thumb loops
Regular fit
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Product Specifications
Inner Fabric Polartec® Alpha® Direct 100% Polyester (with 78% recycled content) — bluesign® approved Inner Fabric Weight (g/m2) 95 Main Fabric 100% Nylon — bluesign® approved Main Fabric Weight (g/m2) 71 Secondary Fabric 92% Nylon, 8% Elastane Secondary Fabric Weight (g/m2) 71 DWR DWR (C6) Weight (g) 380 (Size M) -
Care
Close zippers and fasteners
Cold gentle machine wash separately using a non-detergent soap (use a specialised product like Nikwax® Tech Wash®)
Do not bleach
Do not use fabric softener
Handle with care when wet
Rinse well until water is suds-free
Tumble dry — cool to restore DWR/WR coating
Do not iron
Do not dryclean
Reviews
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Can you Please bring back the royal blue colour in the Pisa? I’ve worn mine out from almost daily wear as it is the best jacket I’ve ever had.
BEST ANSWER: Hello Kim,
We just received a new order of the Blue colour. It should be available for purchase within the next couple of weeks.
Kind regards,
The Macpac Team
We just received a new order of the Blue colour. It should be available for purchase within the next couple of weeks.
Kind regards,
The Macpac Team
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- Customer C Staff on Feb 23, 2020
What mens size would be the equivalent of womens 10?
BEST ANSWER: Hi Daniel,
The closest size would be a size Small.
Thanks,
The Macpac Team
The closest size would be a size Small.
Thanks,
The Macpac Team
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- Customer C Staff on Oct 20, 2020
Kia ora, have you got specs around the thickness/denier of the nylon outer shell and how breathable it is?
BEST ANSWER: Hi Jakob,
It's 71gsm, 40dx40d, its quite breathable but also tightly woven to cut out some wind, which works well with the Polartec Alpha lining.
Thanks,
The Macpac Team
It's 71gsm, 40dx40d, its quite breathable but also tightly woven to cut out some wind, which works well with the Polartec Alpha lining.
Thanks,
The Macpac Team
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- Customer C Staff on Oct 4, 2020
I am looking at getting a warmer jacket at some stage. I currently have a Pisa Polartec ,which is my main insulation when tramping, and a Mercury down jacket, which I use as a 'hut jacket'.(Although both also get worn a lot in civilisation. And I unfortunately I spent a lot more time in civilisation than I do in the wilderness.)
But I wouldn't mind getting something warmer for when it's really cold (primarily for hit use, but also for layering when really cold - and for really cold days in civilisation as well), and I am particularly interested in learning more about the Icefall and the Sundowner.
I see the Icefall is much lighter. But it also has a better fill power and what appears to be better insulating material.
So here are my questions:
1/ Which is warmer - the Icefall or the Sundowner?
2/ Am I correct in assuming they both have similar water resistance?
3/ Am I correct in assuming the Icefall packs down much smaller? If it does, how does it pack down compared with (say) my Mercury?
4/ How much warmer are they than my Pisa Polartec and Mercury?
But I wouldn't mind getting something warmer for when it's really cold (primarily for hit use, but also for layering when really cold - and for really cold days in civilisation as well), and I am particularly interested in learning more about the Icefall and the Sundowner.
I see the Icefall is much lighter. But it also has a better fill power and what appears to be better insulating material.
So here are my questions:
1/ Which is warmer - the Icefall or the Sundowner?
2/ Am I correct in assuming they both have similar water resistance?
3/ Am I correct in assuming the Icefall packs down much smaller? If it does, how does it pack down compared with (say) my Mercury?
4/ How much warmer are they than my Pisa Polartec and Mercury?

Macpac Pisa Polartec® Hooded Jacket — Men's





BEST ANSWER: Hi Darryl,
Thank you for your enquiry.
1/ The Icefall has 95g compared to 255g of down the Sundowner (in a medium size for example) however the Sundowner has larger baffles so will be warmer overall. However the Sundowner is much heavier (750g vs 370g) and doesn't pack away as small.
2/ Both fabrics have a C6 DWR coating on them & hyper dry down
3/ The Icefall Jacket is our Alpine Series and packs the smallest into the left Pocket. It packs down to quite a flat and square shape. The second smallest is the Mercury, which you already have and know that it packs a tubular shape. The biggest to pack away is the Sundowner, which like your Mercury, stuffs into a stuff sack to form a tubular shape.
4/ For weight, warmth and packability, the Icefall is best and the most technical out of the three. Overall, the Sundowner is warmest with the Mercury being a great middle man.
Thanks - the Macpac Team
Thank you for your enquiry.
1/ The Icefall has 95g compared to 255g of down the Sundowner (in a medium size for example) however the Sundowner has larger baffles so will be warmer overall. However the Sundowner is much heavier (750g vs 370g) and doesn't pack away as small.
2/ Both fabrics have a C6 DWR coating on them & hyper dry down
3/ The Icefall Jacket is our Alpine Series and packs the smallest into the left Pocket. It packs down to quite a flat and square shape. The second smallest is the Mercury, which you already have and know that it packs a tubular shape. The biggest to pack away is the Sundowner, which like your Mercury, stuffs into a stuff sack to form a tubular shape.
4/ For weight, warmth and packability, the Icefall is best and the most technical out of the three. Overall, the Sundowner is warmest with the Mercury being a great middle man.
Thanks - the Macpac Team
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- Customer C Staff on Jul 16, 2020
I have a Pisa Polartec jacket , which I use as my main insulation when tramping, and a Mercury down jacket, which I use as a hut jacket. Although both also get a fair bit of urban use.
But I can't work out which is the warmer of the two. I am leaning towards the Pisa Polartec, yet I would have expected down to perform better. Any thoughts?
Also, I wear my Pisa Polartec seemingly all the time. Am I in danger of wearing it out?
But I can't work out which is the warmer of the two. I am leaning towards the Pisa Polartec, yet I would have expected down to perform better. Any thoughts?
Also, I wear my Pisa Polartec seemingly all the time. Am I in danger of wearing it out?

Macpac Pisa Polartec® Hooded Jacket — Men's

BEST ANSWER: Hi Darryl,
Thank you for your enquiry.
Which is warmer will come down to your own personal preference and is unfortunately difficult to quantify because so many factors come into play.
It’s awesome that you are getting so much wear out of you Pisa - It will degrade in time however as it becomes more worn in. We still producing this style so it should still be available when the time comes if you are needing a new one.
Thanks - the Macpac Team
Thank you for your enquiry.
Which is warmer will come down to your own personal preference and is unfortunately difficult to quantify because so many factors come into play.
It’s awesome that you are getting so much wear out of you Pisa - It will degrade in time however as it becomes more worn in. We still producing this style so it should still be available when the time comes if you are needing a new one.
Thanks - the Macpac Team
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- Customer C Staff on Jul 16, 2020
hi! what product would you recommend washing this jacket with?
BEST ANSWER: Hello JP. Care instructions below:
* Cold machine wash
* Do not use fabric softener
* Do not bleach
* Low heat tumble dry
* Do not iron
* Do not dry clean
* Cold machine wash
* Do not use fabric softener
* Do not bleach
* Low heat tumble dry
* Do not iron
* Do not dry clean
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- Customer C Staff on Aug 12, 2019