I bought my Decathon Forclaz Trek 100 after watching this and other videos reviewing Decathlon jackets. I really love it and it keeps me warm riding motorcycle at 30F. And only need to pay 1/3 of the price of the other name brands like Arcteryx and Patagonia...
I just received mine today, same style and colour. Love the fit, love the weight, hood fits REALLY well and the elasticated cuffs were a pleasant surprise. Can't wait to try it out on a hike/camp. I can now say that I agree with your review - seems a solid product for relatively little money!
Glad you agree! I honestly was trying to hold off on gushing too much in the video about the jacket while it was completely blowing my mind on how good of a value it is.
Just got my jacket in the mail today. I normally wear an XL so I sized up like the website recommends. Excellent fit and quality looks good. Can’t wait to try it out now. Great reviews keep them coming!!
So I bought one off of your recommendation. I'm mad at you. Why didn't you tell me about this earlier! Great on moderate low temps. I will say I bought it a larger size and it's on point. Warm as heck. I love it!
I received mine this past weekend. For the review I purchased a size up. I'm a medium slim so I purchased a large. After putting on the jacket. I was extremely impressed with the quality. This jacket is beautiful for the price. After wearing it and trying to sit down with it zipped, I realized it was too small. I reached out to decathlon to see if they'd be willing to do an exchange for an extra large. Unfortunately due to my having removed the tag they said they would not. I'm not trashing this company. I think the jacket is an insane value. It's beautiful. This is just a warning. Make sure you wear the jacket a few days before you remove the tag so that you can exchange it if you need to. Keep in mind I'm a medium slim. I was only wearing a t-shirt under this jacket and it was too tight. If you like to wear sweaters or you want to do any kind of layering, make sure it fits you correctly before you cut those tags out. For reference, I'm 5'8 and weigh 170 lbs with a 32" Waist and 41" chest.
Thanks for the tip to look into Decathlon, I just put in my first order for some of their gear, very excited to put it to the test. Grabbed the synthetic version of this jacket, hoping it holds up well.
Ya, same here. I was expecting pretty poor specs. Then when I looked the spec up online, I thought they must be lying or the build quality was poor. My expectations have been blown away. This might be the most excited about a piece of gear I've been in awhile.
Hello Justin, I'm french and I love decathlon. It's the best compromise between cost/quality in France for All items sport. It's great to see people from other country test some french gears. I hope you will test other items from decathlon and present it on youtube!
I have the MH900 Shoes from quechua brand! And I feel it good! All new clothes in merinos looks great, I have some t-shirt an maybe you can test the softshel treck 900! Other gear : - summer sleeping pad treck 700 - rain jacket treck 500 from forclaz - rain jacket FH500 from quechua - trekking pole MH500
I've had my down jacket made by Decathlon for almost 4 months now and it holds nicely. Glad to see Decathlon expanding to North America. They provide decent budget options for people who decide to try hiking. Thanks for the exceptional video Justin. Keep them coming :)
Good to know that it's held up for you! I haven't heard any negative reports yet but like to beat a product up myself before including details in a review. I'm super excited to see Decathlon in North America.
The zipper is on the left - european style. As I mentioned, the Large is snug on me for my size. A snug fit is ideal for a down jacket as you want to minimize the amount of extra airspace between you and the jacket. Hopefully you can exchange it if it doesn't fit.
Bought one on your recommendation. Unbelievable value for $75 CAD online. As good if not better than any big brands like NorthFace, Patagonia, etc for equal comparison. Sizes listed are Euro sizing therefore you need to size one up for US/Cdn sizing. Wore it through Toronto winter so far between 6C to -4C with a sweatshirt and winter hat. Keeps you warm.
Ya, it's pretty nuts! I used it on my last trip in -15C with a merino t-shirt, grid fleece quarter-zip, and fleece full zip and was toasty when pretty static. I'm hoping to see if that same layering set-up will be good to -20C - if so, then I will be extremely excited.
Totally agree on the build quality. I acctually tried the jacket last week, expected bad quality etc but found it to fit me great, looked good and felt great. The only reason that I did not buy it was that I allready own a synthetic jacket 383gr and warm as well...did not actually need another one! But a good choice for sure! Thanks for a good review and looking forward to the long term one after winter.
I don't really need another down jacket either but picked it up for use during backcountry ski trips. Those trips are a little rougher on gear than backpacking I find and didn't want to be bringing my ghost whisperer.
I just bought the Nano Puff hoodless for Black Friday $138(normally $199) and I got the Forclaz Packable hoodie for $30!!(normally $50)🤯 I tried it on in the Decathlon Store in California. Its actually pretty nice & warm for the weight! Im returning the Patagonia jacket. Both Synthetic & similar weight, big pockets.
Bought hiking fleece and compact backpacks, running tech t-shirts from Decathlon, great prices and everything is holding up well so far The compact backpacks fold into their own pouch and are much smaller than previous ones I’ve ordered. Hiked all over Maui and neither of them tore out yet.
Looks like a decent option. I feel like you touched on it a bit, but how’s the fit? That for me is such a critical part of a jackets performance. It’s honestly a large factor as to why I invest into brands like Arcteryx, Rab, Patagonia, etc. I have the Outdoor Vitals down jacket and although the quality vs price is there, the fit is pretty poor. I even have a Black Diamond Forge Hoody and they have missed the mark on fit design big time. Thoughts?
The size large is very close to the medium ghost whisperer. Slimmer fit. I'd say it fits me well at 5'10, 185lbs, 40in chest and 33in waist. The European fit works well I'd you have an athletic build.
Justin this jacket was out of stock but I found 2 others which I purchased this company has some great looking gear and prices are crazy cheap can’t wait to get my order and when down jacket is in stock I will get it as well thanks for sharing!
I was able to have a chat with Decathlon US about the jacket and, since my first video went out on it, it sold out pretty quickly. They got a restock at the beginning of December (right before my 2nd video about the jacket came out coincidentally) and it sold out again very quickly. I'm waiting to hear back when the next restock is as I know a bunch of my viewers are waiting to pick it up. They have a lot of great stuff! I spent a ton of time in their Ottawa store browsing. I grabbed some of their fleece, merino, and other items and will be doing a "Best of Decathlon" video shortly. I think I will only scratch the surface with that video, haha!
You should do a video of their synthetic trek 100! Awesome video, can't wait for the size availability in this jacket to come back in stock on their website!
I'm keeping an eye on the stock and will make a post as soon as I see some in stock. I'm looking at picking up the synthetic as well when I'm in Ontario this week!
I found this jacket online, and subsequently found your review. Now I’m taking another look. I have a North face down puffy, but I’m looking for something lightweight. Thanks for the insight.
I'm 195 cm (6ft6), and also have it in large. It fits me well. Weird. :D I have a Millet soft shell jacket which performs very well up to -10 C temp so I don't use this one. I carry it as backup. Tried it in -10 C and it works well. Don't like the elastic cuff. I prefer velcro. Also the neck part is a bit too low. Well, I shouldn't take this as a down side since it was very cheap. Around 40% of this Millet soft shell.
I have this jacket since 9 month and hiked about 600 miles in this time. It was with me on every hike and I used it nearly every day and after this time it looks and!!!! works like on the first day. By the way ... I live in Germany.
@@JustinOutdoors I watched your sleeping-system videos just a few minutes ago and it seems you are very happy with your quilt ... I use a quilt too ... custum-made by Cumulus (the name of the brand ... just ask Miss G...gle for the website) ;-) sorry for the offtopic ;-)
I will be waiting for the Decathlon vs Whisperer vs Arcteryx Cerium review. Mostly out of curiosity because my budget would never justify $300+ for a down jacket. $65 does fit.
I'm thinking I'll be doing a comparison in March-ish. I actually sadly sold the Cerium to make room for other gear, but the Ghost Whisperer will definitely be involved.
@@JustinOutdoors Folks must be watching your videos. The Decathlon website is out of these jackets in normal human sizes. I was going to get one for my wife for Christmas.
Dechatlon have other brends as well, but mostly few of their own. Really ok quality for the price, and nice option for people who start hiking and want decent gear for good/ cheap price.
Ya. They had a lot of really good options for people starting out and on a budget. But also some stuff that seemed really good even for more experienced hikers!
Wearing mine as I watch this haha. Got it in the light grey on sale for $50! Bought one size up as they run small and one size up fits perfect. Very satisfied with it. Might get a second one one size larger to use as part of a layering system for backpacking.
@@JustinOutdoors I dare say it's the comfiest jacket that I own and at $50 for 800 pfd and this build quality it's a steal! I'm going to use it all the time. I had never heard of Decathlon before and not only did I find this jacket because of you I also found a few other items I was looking for including gloves and warm wool socks to hit the trail early this season. Wouldn't have found them at all had I not come across your video so thanks a ton! :)
I'm down with a 65 dollar jacket! Fingers crossed it holds up. This is the 2nd Decathlon product I've seen recommend...like hearing this. Tired of high priced stuff that just doesn't seem to cut it.
@@JustinOutdoors I guess I'm not completely correct. Solognac..These pants are being sold by Decathlon. I'd buy a pair, but I was having trouble nailing down actual US size. I still may take a chance though. Here is the review video... Watch "The absolute best winter pants anyone can afford! Solognac WP500 Trousers" on RUclips ruclips.net/video/kjaodNb_4B0/видео.html
@@JustinOutdoors First time when i tryed cotton and polyester pants from Decathlon i was amazed, i could not break it with my full hands power, pants from aliexpress would be broken already with that strength
also for those who has small budget i advice to buy sleeping mat from Decathlon, ofcourse its not that ultralight as other good brands but its not much heavier while price is 2 - 3 times less
Thanks for the heads up and great review, liked and subbed. I immediately jumped on the website and they are currently sold out of all sizes except xxx. It also states there is a "new model in design". Any other suggestions for a low cost decent down jacket?
Thanks for the info on the new design coming! I'll be curious to see what it is. The Canadian and UK sites are still fully in stock on all colours and models. Someone joked that the US stock is my video's fault. haha!
I've been using it pretty extensively so far this winter. I'd say it's good for a mostly static activity down to -5. If you're completely static, I think you need a midweight fleece or other midlayer on top of a light baselayer and that would likely only get you down to freezing or maybe a bit below. Here's my personal experience where it has kept me warm at various temperatures and activities. 1. -17 C: Backcountry skiing where I throw it over my light base layer and softshell at lunch breaks and transitions. 2. -10 C: Walking about town (slight chill when the wind gusts). 3. -4 C: Filming videos outside with only a light base layer on. Mostly static. 4. -7 C: Hanging out outside 50-50 static and moving around. Sunny. Light base layer on.
Are there any big deep pockets on the inside as well? I have one of those Gerry brand down jackets from Costco ($40) that's been ok thus far for 3 season use. It is only 650 fill though and has no hood. But I love the inside pockets where I can stash my water filter to be held against my body when temps dip below freezing.
Also to note: Decathlon is a French brand. People in Europe tend to wear tighter fitting clothing. Americans tend to wear bigger clothing, in general. As an American in France and being a small size, I find it easier to find clothing that fits me in France than in The States.
@@JustinOutdoors Yeah, it's great. The Quechua base layers are about £3! The Simond mountaineering stuff is also excellent in quality and value. Great shop.
I chatted with Decathlon about that and it honestly was the review that led to them selling out. They got a bunch of stock right before I released my follow up video where I compare the Decathlon jacket to a Ghost Whisperer and they sold out again right away. haha. They are currently checking on when they got more stock in and I'll share that on my community page and instagram/facebook when I get some info.
@@JustinOutdoors They've just raised the price to $80 - I only noticed because I grabbed one yesterday at $65 and when I checked again today the price had been bumped. You should ask for a commission on that extra $15, lol.
@@vizualb oooo, sneaky of them! Thanks for the heads up. It's probably still a good deal at $80 but not a crazy deal like it was when . Looks like they didn't raise the price in any other countries, very interesting!
@@JustinOutdoors That's offer and demand for you. Decathlon products are really great value, that's why they pretty much erased competition ( at least here in France ). Only downside for you guys in the US is that they size for Europe, not NA.
Hey man thanks for the awesome review. how's this jacket rocking 3 months later? Just picked up a synthetic version for $40 and a hoodless down females version for $25 on sale, plus some $$ off with your coupon code! Thanks for helping this poor college out! Plan to wear this alot doing (ecology) research and backpacking this summer.
it's been around 6 months now of weekly use and it's holding up great! Super happy with it! I work in the environmental consulting field and a lot of my gear gets a good testing through field work. Enjoy and have a great summer!
Depends on what you use it with. I have been warm at -15C with a merino wool base layer, a grid fleece quarter-zip, a fleece full-zip, and then the jacket. Under those circumstances I was moving around camp a bit getting dinner ready and boiling water. I've been comfortable at 0C with just a t-shirt on underneath it.
Hey! It's been about 2 months now and I've been putting some pretty heavy use on it. I've consciously tried to avoid babying it too so as to really test it out. It has held up perfectly - no rips, stitch pulling, down migration, or even loose feathers coming out. It's held p great so far.
Thanks so much on the update! You doing any winter overnights? I use an awesome titanium stove made from a company in Alberta www.liteoutdoors.com/. Highly recommend to check out if you do
I'm planning on doing several winter trips for sure! Probably not in 2019 though due to work and other commitments. I have a liteoutdoors tarp and have been looking at their stoves too. I'd like to eventually pick up a tipi and stove for winter hot tenting, but I'll wait a bit before dropping that kind of cash. Did you pick up their tipi tent too?
I honestly haven't been this excited about a piece of gear in awhile. It's pretty mind boggling what you get for the price! Let me know down the road how you like it - I'd liek to get some more meta data for the long-term review!
@@JustinOutdoors I definitely will do! I am probably going to take it out this Winter for some hiking and possibly backpacking to see how it holds up! 800 fill for that price is pretty insane!
Now if only they would ship out west! My contact at Decathlon did say that it's likely they will have Canada-wide shipping in 2020 and potentially a store in Calgary by the end of 2020.
@@JustinOutdoors I went there for the first time in Montreal last year and had a blast! It's a really cool store. And I got tones of super cheap yet supper good stuff for my kids... Fleece jackets.... 4$.... Super light weight rain jacket.... 3$ lol... Especially for the kids I think it's a great store.
Those are awesome deals. I didn't realize the kids one were even better than the adult. crazy! I grew up just outside of Ottawa and my parents still live there, so I visit once or twice a year. I was there the weekend of October 12.
It is a great jacket. I have a Navy Ladies one and use it daily for about 2 years. The quality holds up perfectly. I can't compare to a Ghost Whisperer jacket since I don't own that. Kind regards from Europe (NL)
Man, but... but... I really couldn’t decide will I get 300+ Patagonia or Arcteryx, and you appeared with 40€ giant killer lol How can I buy you a beer? :)
When dealing with foreign companies, fit worries me more than about anything. Anyone who's ever looked through AliExpress sizing charts knows what I'm talking about. I'm an inch shorter than the man in this video, but I have an extra 12" at the chest. When dealing with an item of clothing that is generally slim fitting, I just really can't get anything that fits well. On the other hand, I'm not the type to be wearing a puffer jacket as a jacket. I'd rather wear something nice out and about. I only use them as a layer, so if it was a little snug at the middle it wouldn't be that much of an issue because it would be covered. But since I can't try one on, you never know how tight it's going to be. And I just don't trust online size charts. I've been looking for one with a hood, waist pull and elastic at the cuffs, so this one would fit the bill. But it doesn't really look like it's THAT elastic-y at the cuffs in the vid or on the website. I'll keep it in mind, though. To be honest, probably the only reason I'm considering upgrading from the $20 one I bought at JC Penney three years ago is that I'd like to get one with a hood.
That is always the trouble with buying online for sure, especially when Asian and European fits can be quite a bit different than North America. That being said, I find it difficult even with North American brands to nail down fit sometimes.
I just tried to order a jacket. Decathlon refused delivery because I live in Alberta. Sorry decathlon, I might not be back to your website in a very long time.
You decided you’re replacing your ghost whisperer after just buying it and based on the fact that you enjoy the fit? Is this how people recommend things
I said I might replace my ghost whisperer after using it extensively over the winter. The fit is great but my initial impressions of quality and it's warmth relative to specs is also positive. We'll see!
Decathlon is a lot hit and miss. I return about 35% of their hiking gear after a while because it breaks. But some stuff is really, really great value for money. This jacket for example. Have had it for 11 Months now and have no complaints. Combinded with a fleece it works down to may 2°C for me.
What hasn't held up for you? I'm super curious about this brand and am loving the info coming in from others on their experiences with the brand and specific products!
@@JustinOutdoors mainly the seams on clothing, especially hiking trousers. It's also worth to look at their internal product description numbers... E.g. It will say 'nh500' - that's 'nature hike' while the number describes the level of technical features on the product. So more pockets and stuff like that. I made a list some months ago with all the abbreviations.. Don't know where it is. What I remember - nh = nature hike. Basically only going for a walk. Not suitable for hiking. Mh = mountain hike. Now we're getting into hiking area. Trek = Trekking. Pretty decent stuff. Wh = winter hike. Warm hiking gear. I only get the trek and Mh clothing line. And aim for at least 500 as the number. 700 or 900 is nicer. There is more.. But I forgot. But since this is the Internet, someone will correct me. 😁 Edit: I should mention that, at least in Germany, they have a wonderful return policy and take everything back that you don't like, without a blink. They are just sooooo big as a company, they just don't care and value satisfied customers a lot.
Ah. Good to know! Could you send me a link? I tried searching for it, but could only find the trek 500 as a hoodless version - significantly heavier than the trek 100.
@@JustinOutdoorsYep sure, here it is: www.decathlon.co.uk/m-padded-jacket-trek-100-blu-id_8558297.html The product title is exactly the same as the product you are wearing, except it doesn't have "with hood" at the end of the title. The jacket does look a little different, but they are basically marketing them as a version with a hood, and a version without a hood. Perhaps they'll become available to you guys in time as Decathlon establish themselves more solidly over there? They've been around for quite a while in the UK so perhaps we have access to a wider product range?
@@JustinOutdoors Sorry dude, completely wasted your time there. I think I got lost on their page earlier (and again just now) because whenever I select a product and then go back to the results page, it hangs at the top rather than scrolling back down to where I was. I kept having to scroll down again and kept losing my place. You're right - no direct comparison without a hood, as the one I linked you to is just a padded jacket, not down. My bad!
@@jamesf8864 ahh. No worries. I didn't scroll through the UK site too much, so wasn't sure. I did take a look at about 2000 products on the Canadian site. Haha
My Men's Mountain Backpacking Down Jacket Trek 100 Down × 1 2354742 - Midnight Blue / 3XL / 83 just arrived. Size is right on for my 6' / 260 lbs frame. However the zipper is opposite most mens wear (pull in on (left) wrong side) Good quality build - can't see through sewn through baffles. However the baffles are underfilled in my opinion. They appear flat. Very little insulation value in that. I've requested a return authorization.
@@JustinOutdoors the sleeves were the most under performing area. The body did recover some loft but still seemed too flat. Too bad we can't custom order jackets with overfill like we can quilts.
Justin, I would have to agree the arms have little to no fill. The question is does the ghost whisperer have much fill in the arms? I went outside here in Vermont during a real cold snap and could feel the cold through the sleeves. The question is would the ghost whisperer be any warmer in the arms? I compare this jacket to my kuiu super down ultra. The kuiu seemed to be warmer.
$65? There goes the environment, animal welfare, workers conditions and rights et.c. There's just no way that there isn't a cost burden being assumed by a third party here. Buy less, buy better.
I've never delved too far into the supply chain for outdoor companies and agree that, for the most part, costs are cut somewhere on less expensive gear. The interesting thing with Decathlon is that they are vertically integrated and have massive economies of scale. If you have any good information about specific supply chains and their social and environmental impacts, I'd really like to take a look. I think it's something I need to be more aware of for sure.
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I bought my Decathon Forclaz Trek 100 after watching this and other videos reviewing Decathlon jackets. I really love it and it keeps me warm riding motorcycle at 30F. And only need to pay 1/3 of the price of the other name brands like Arcteryx and Patagonia...
I just received mine today, same style and colour. Love the fit, love the weight, hood fits REALLY well and the elasticated cuffs were a pleasant surprise. Can't wait to try it out on a hike/camp. I can now say that I agree with your review - seems a solid product for relatively little money!
Glad you agree! I honestly was trying to hold off on gushing too much in the video about the jacket while it was completely blowing my mind on how good of a value it is.
@@JustinOutdoors Well we all want cheap and cheerful, but the two rarely go hand in hand. When they do - we get excited! 😁
Just got my jacket in the mail today. I normally wear an XL so I sized up like the website recommends. Excellent fit and quality looks good. Can’t wait to try it out now. Great reviews keep them coming!!
Nice! I've been using mine for 4 months now and its been great in a ton of conditions!
So I bought one off of your recommendation. I'm mad at you. Why didn't you tell me about this earlier! Great on moderate low temps. I will say I bought it a larger size and it's on point. Warm as heck. I love it!
I received mine this past weekend. For the review I purchased a size up. I'm a medium slim so I purchased a large. After putting on the jacket. I was extremely impressed with the quality. This jacket is beautiful for the price. After wearing it and trying to sit down with it zipped, I realized it was too small. I reached out to decathlon to see if they'd be willing to do an exchange for an extra large. Unfortunately due to my having removed the tag they said they would not. I'm not trashing this company. I think the jacket is an insane value. It's beautiful. This is just a warning. Make sure you wear the jacket a few days before you remove the tag so that you can exchange it if you need to. Keep in mind I'm a medium slim. I was only wearing a t-shirt under this jacket and it was too tight. If you like to wear sweaters or you want to do any kind of layering, make sure it fits you correctly before you cut those tags out. For reference, I'm 5'8 and weigh 170 lbs with a 32" Waist and 41" chest.
Thanks for the tip to look into Decathlon, I just put in my first order for some of their gear, very excited to put it to the test. Grabbed the synthetic version of this jacket, hoping it holds up well.
Saw the title, rolled my eyes expecting to see 600 fill and 3 lbs... WOW!!! Insane price for the specs. 🌲🌲😎🌲🌲
Thanks for the Decathlon tip! 👍🌲🌲👍
Ya, same here. I was expecting pretty poor specs. Then when I looked the spec up online, I thought they must be lying or the build quality was poor. My expectations have been blown away. This might be the most excited about a piece of gear I've been in awhile.
Hello Justin, I'm french and I love decathlon. It's the best compromise between cost/quality in France for All items sport. It's great to see people from other country test some french gears. I hope you will test other items from decathlon and present it on youtube!
Thanks Romain! Do you have any recommendations for which hiking gear from decathlon is the best to test?
I have the MH900 Shoes from quechua brand! And I feel it good! All new clothes in merinos looks great, I have some t-shirt an maybe you can test the softshel treck 900!
Other gear :
- summer sleeping pad treck 700
- rain jacket treck 500 from forclaz
- rain jacket FH500 from quechua
- trekking pole MH500
@@JustinOutdoors Decathlon is famous for its cheap, quality clothes (at least here in Europe). As for gear, mixed results.
I've had my down jacket made by Decathlon for almost 4 months now and it holds nicely. Glad to see Decathlon expanding to North America. They provide decent budget options for people who decide to try hiking. Thanks for the exceptional video Justin. Keep them coming :)
Good to know that it's held up for you! I haven't heard any negative reports yet but like to beat a product up myself before including details in a review. I'm super excited to see Decathlon in North America.
Kustin,
Ordered based on this review.
Ordered XL.
TIGHT FIT.
Zipper was on left side of jacket. Did they ship me a women's? Nice jacket just TIGHT.
The zipper is on the left - european style. As I mentioned, the Large is snug on me for my size. A snug fit is ideal for a down jacket as you want to minimize the amount of extra airspace between you and the jacket.
Hopefully you can exchange it if it doesn't fit.
Yo WHAT. You are exactly my height, weight and measurements. I will forever use you as my measuring tool :D
I'm jealous. Im a female....its difficult to find people my size(without door gear) and its nothing crazy either. 5'10 M-L
Bought one on your recommendation. Unbelievable value for $75 CAD online. As good if not better than any big brands like NorthFace, Patagonia, etc for equal comparison. Sizes listed are Euro sizing therefore you need to size one up for US/Cdn sizing.
Wore it through Toronto winter so far between 6C to -4C with a sweatshirt and winter hat. Keeps you warm.
Ya, it's pretty nuts! I used it on my last trip in -15C with a merino t-shirt, grid fleece quarter-zip, and fleece full zip and was toasty when pretty static. I'm hoping to see if that same layering set-up will be good to -20C - if so, then I will be extremely excited.
My wife and I just ordered our today! Can't wait!
Totally agree on the build quality. I acctually tried the jacket last week, expected bad quality etc but found it to fit me great, looked good and felt great. The only reason that I did not buy it was that I allready own a synthetic jacket 383gr and warm as well...did not actually need another one! But a good choice for sure! Thanks for a good review and looking forward to the long term one after winter.
I don't really need another down jacket either but picked it up for use during backcountry ski trips. Those trips are a little rougher on gear than backpacking I find and didn't want to be bringing my ghost whisperer.
I bought a Trek 100 jacket yesterday based on this review and they gave me your discount...Kudos. Hope it is as good as you say.
I think it's a great jacket! Worse case scenario, you take advantage of Decathon's one-year no questions ask guarantee.
Hi Justin! The past weekend I bought this jacket and I’m very happy, nothing to ask to my Patagonia nano puff, thanks for your reviews, 🙌🏻
Glad to hear it!
This is amazing! I just discovered your channel. I wish I had couple of months back when I bought the ghost whisperer
The GW is still a great jacket! I still use both, it's just nice having the less expensive option available
I just bought the Nano Puff hoodless for Black Friday $138(normally $199) and I got the Forclaz Packable hoodie for $30!!(normally $50)🤯 I tried it on in the Decathlon Store in California. Its actually pretty nice & warm for the weight! Im returning the Patagonia jacket. Both Synthetic & similar weight, big pockets.
Bought hiking fleece and compact backpacks, running tech t-shirts from Decathlon, great prices and everything is holding up well so far The compact backpacks fold into their own pouch and are much smaller than previous ones I’ve ordered. Hiked all over Maui and neither of them tore out yet.
Great to hear on the quality! I might be picking up some more Decathlon stuff in December, so it's nice to know various products hold up to abuse.
Justin Outdoors Heading to Petit Jean, will let you know if anything fails there. 🤙
Looks like a decent option. I feel like you touched on it a bit, but how’s the fit? That for me is such a critical part of a jackets performance. It’s honestly a large factor as to why I invest into brands like Arcteryx, Rab, Patagonia, etc. I have the Outdoor Vitals down jacket and although the quality vs price is there, the fit is pretty poor. I even have a Black Diamond Forge Hoody and they have missed the mark on fit design big time. Thoughts?
The size large is very close to the medium ghost whisperer. Slimmer fit. I'd say it fits me well at 5'10, 185lbs, 40in chest and 33in waist. The European fit works well I'd you have an athletic build.
Justin this jacket was out of stock but I found 2 others which I purchased this company has some great looking gear and prices are crazy cheap can’t wait to get my order and when down jacket is in stock I will get it as well thanks for sharing!
I was able to have a chat with Decathlon US about the jacket and, since my first video went out on it, it sold out pretty quickly. They got a restock at the beginning of December (right before my 2nd video about the jacket came out coincidentally) and it sold out again very quickly. I'm waiting to hear back when the next restock is as I know a bunch of my viewers are waiting to pick it up.
They have a lot of great stuff! I spent a ton of time in their Ottawa store browsing. I grabbed some of their fleece, merino, and other items and will be doing a "Best of Decathlon" video shortly. I think I will only scratch the surface with that video, haha!
You should do a video of their synthetic trek 100! Awesome video, can't wait for the size availability in this jacket to come back in stock on their website!
I'm keeping an eye on the stock and will make a post as soon as I see some in stock. I'm looking at picking up the synthetic as well when I'm in Ontario this week!
I love love love decathlon store and their products and the quality is very high! That’s mostly what I wear now
I found this jacket online, and subsequently found your review. Now I’m taking another look. I have a North face down puffy, but I’m looking for something lightweight. Thanks for the insight.
No problem! It's a great jacket!
I'm 195 cm (6ft6), and also have it in large. It fits me well. Weird. :D I have a Millet soft shell jacket which performs very well up to -10 C temp so I don't use this one. I carry it as backup. Tried it in -10 C and it works well. Don't like the elastic cuff. I prefer velcro. Also the neck part is a bit too low. Well, I shouldn't take this as a down side since it was very cheap. Around 40% of this Millet soft shell.
I have this jacket since 9 month and hiked about 600 miles in this time. It was with me on every hike and I used it nearly every day and after this time it looks and!!!! works like on the first day. By the way ... I live in Germany.
That's great information! Thank you! That's amazing that it held up so well after so many miles!
@@JustinOutdoors I watched your sleeping-system videos just a few minutes ago and it seems you are very happy with your quilt ... I use a quilt too ... custum-made by Cumulus (the name of the brand ... just ask Miss G...gle for the website) ;-) sorry for the offtopic ;-)
We have decathlon here in the U.K. the walking boots are brilliant. I’ve got two of that coat. They are brilliant also having had them 4 years now!
Good to know! I'm always super hesitant to try footwear I'm not familiar with.
Many thanks man, greetings from Timisoara, Romania
Hello hello! Thanks for watching :)
I will be waiting for the Decathlon vs Whisperer vs Arcteryx Cerium review. Mostly out of curiosity because my budget would never justify $300+ for a down jacket. $65 does fit.
I'm thinking I'll be doing a comparison in March-ish. I actually sadly sold the Cerium to make room for other gear, but the Ghost Whisperer will definitely be involved.
@@JustinOutdoors Folks must be watching your videos. The Decathlon website is out of these jackets in normal human sizes. I was going to get one for my wife for Christmas.
I think they might of restocked! I just checked and they had all the sizes available as long as you weren't picky on colour.
I just checked their website and the Trek 100 is now $79.99. I guess they watched your review! 😁
Apparently it's due to the tariffs on goods going to the US from China. Canada didn't get a price bump!
What a great find! I been looking for a jacket like this to recommend. Thanks!! Great video!!!
Thanks Dan! I was pretty happy to come across it and be able to pick one up while out in Ottawa.
The black is currently £20 (roughly $27 US) in the UK and the other colours £30 ($40). Based on this review I think I am about to order!
I didn't know they made a black version! I'll have to see if that's made it over to north america yet
@@JustinOutdoors Just noticed it is a "Padded Jacket" version and not a down one!
Dechatlon have other brends as well, but mostly few of their own. Really ok quality for the price, and nice option for people who start hiking and want decent gear for good/ cheap price.
Ya. They had a lot of really good options for people starting out and on a budget. But also some stuff that seemed really good even for more experienced hikers!
Wearing mine as I watch this haha. Got it in the light grey on sale for $50! Bought one size up as they run small and one size up fits perfect. Very satisfied with it. Might get a second one one size larger to use as part of a layering system for backpacking.
I have two for that exact reason! haha
@@JustinOutdoors I dare say it's the comfiest jacket that I own and at $50 for 800 pfd and this build quality it's a steal! I'm going to use it all the time. I had never heard of Decathlon before and not only did I find this jacket because of you I also found a few other items I was looking for including gloves and warm wool socks to hit the trail early this season. Wouldn't have found them at all had I not come across your video so thanks a ton! :)
I'm down with a 65 dollar jacket! Fingers crossed it holds up.
This is the 2nd Decathlon product I've seen recommend...like hearing this. Tired of high priced stuff that just doesn't seem to cut it.
ha, you're down :P. What was the other product? I'm curious to try out their stuff with most of it being incredible value.
@@JustinOutdoors I guess I'm not completely correct. Solognac..These pants are being sold by Decathlon. I'd buy a pair, but I was having trouble nailing down actual US size. I still may take a chance though.
Here is the review video...
Watch "The absolute best winter pants anyone can afford! Solognac WP500 Trousers" on RUclips
ruclips.net/video/kjaodNb_4B0/видео.html
Microlight Alpine? I love the fit of my microlight. Got one on sale for 150. I would love to see a comparison between the both.
In Europe it costs only 44$ and sometime u can buy it for 30$ when there is discount ))))
That's amazing! Great deal.
@@JustinOutdoors First time when i tryed cotton and polyester pants from Decathlon i was amazed, i could not break it with my full hands power, pants from aliexpress would be broken already with that strength
also for those who has small budget i advice to buy sleeping mat from Decathlon, ofcourse its not that ultralight as other good brands but its not much heavier while price is 2 - 3 times less
but not the down version for sure. I got the polyester version for 17€ ;)
@@jemand8462 Down version right now cost 40 Euros
1 size up always with decathlon and you'll be fine. Great jacket I bought the blue and orange. Fantastic customer service too from decathlon.
I've found the same thing. The customer service has been a big surprise for me - it is amazing!
This one’s definitely on my radar. Thanks!
You betcha!
Thanks for the heads up and great review, liked and subbed. I immediately jumped on the website and they are currently sold out of all sizes except xxx. It also states there is a "new model in design". Any other suggestions for a low cost decent down jacket?
Thanks for the info on the new design coming! I'll be curious to see what it is. The Canadian and UK sites are still fully in stock on all colours and models. Someone joked that the US stock is my video's fault. haha!
@@JustinOutdoors Hey, I went back to the website last week and there are more sizes in stock! Just got mine yesterday, seems pretty legit.
@@HeliJim400 Lucky! They are back to being low on stock again, haha!
Hi Justin
Can we not used down jackets for daily purpose at home or city ?? Are down jacket only for hiking or mountains?
You could totally use it around town or at home! I use it for that purpose all the time!
Looking to buy one however have you tested this winter yet? Could it keep you warm from 0 to -5 Celsius?
I've been using it pretty extensively so far this winter. I'd say it's good for a mostly static activity down to -5. If you're completely static, I think you need a midweight fleece or other midlayer on top of a light baselayer and that would likely only get you down to freezing or maybe a bit below. Here's my personal experience where it has kept me warm at various temperatures and activities.
1. -17 C: Backcountry skiing where I throw it over my light base layer and softshell at lunch breaks and transitions.
2. -10 C: Walking about town (slight chill when the wind gusts).
3. -4 C: Filming videos outside with only a light base layer on. Mostly static.
4. -7 C: Hanging out outside 50-50 static and moving around. Sunny. Light base layer on.
For 65 bucks how can you not give it a try... Thanks for the info!
Exactly! And no problemo
Can you do more forclaz gear reviews?
I'll see what I can do!
Are there any big deep pockets on the inside as well? I have one of those Gerry brand down jackets from Costco ($40) that's been ok thus far for 3 season use. It is only 650 fill though and has no hood. But I love the inside pockets where I can stash my water filter to be held against my body when temps dip below freezing.
No pockets on the inside!
@@JustinOutdoors that's really a downer... Really loved this jacket but the inside pocket is so useful (had it been there)!
Great stuff man, coming from an employee of decathlon Ottawa!
Thanks man! Appreciated the help!
Also to note: Decathlon is a French brand. People in Europe tend to wear tighter fitting clothing. Americans tend to wear bigger clothing, in general. As an American in France and being a small size, I find it easier to find clothing that fits me in France than in The States.
Ya, once you're aware of the sizing differences, it's easy enough to make the call. Decathon's sizing guide is pretty good I found too!
Great review, mate. Just ordered mine. Only 40 quid! 🍻
Thanks! It's so affordable in Europe, crazy!
@@JustinOutdoors
Yeah, it's great. The Quechua base layers are about £3!
The Simond mountaineering stuff is also excellent in quality and value. Great shop.
@@chriswilliams5939 The base layers are on sale for the holidays for $5! Insanely affordable price for the warmth!
It seems you recommended this one so much that they sold out!!!!! I wanna buy right now, but they don't have any :(((((((((
I chatted with Decathlon about that and it honestly was the review that led to them selling out. They got a bunch of stock right before I released my follow up video where I compare the Decathlon jacket to a Ghost Whisperer and they sold out again right away. haha. They are currently checking on when they got more stock in and I'll share that on my community page and instagram/facebook when I get some info.
@@JustinOutdoors I bought it after your review!
@@JustinOutdoors They've just raised the price to $80 - I only noticed because I grabbed one yesterday at $65 and when I checked again today the price had been bumped. You should ask for a commission on that extra $15, lol.
@@vizualb oooo, sneaky of them! Thanks for the heads up. It's probably still a good deal at $80 but not a crazy deal like it was when . Looks like they didn't raise the price in any other countries, very interesting!
@@JustinOutdoors That's offer and demand for you. Decathlon products are really great value, that's why they pretty much erased competition ( at least here in France ). Only downside for you guys in the US is that they size for Europe, not NA.
Hey man thanks for the awesome review. how's this jacket rocking 3 months later? Just picked up a synthetic version for $40 and a hoodless down females version for $25 on sale, plus some $$ off with your coupon code! Thanks for helping this poor college out! Plan to wear this alot doing (ecology) research and backpacking this summer.
it's been around 6 months now of weekly use and it's holding up great! Super happy with it! I work in the environmental consulting field and a lot of my gear gets a good testing through field work. Enjoy and have a great summer!
How cold can it get with this jacket? Would it be ok for 1 degree celcius?
Yup!
Great review. I’m definitely going to check out the company 👍
Thanks! It's definitely an interesting company and I'm curious to explore more of their product line. Let me know if you find and gems!
Will this withstand below -10c Canadian winters?
Depends on what you use it with. I have been warm at -15C with a merino wool base layer, a grid fleece quarter-zip, a fleece full-zip, and then the jacket. Under those circumstances I was moving around camp a bit getting dinner ready and boiling water.
I've been comfortable at 0C with just a t-shirt on underneath it.
Hi Justin, any updates on the quality of how it holds up after using for a month or so?
Hey! It's been about 2 months now and I've been putting some pretty heavy use on it. I've consciously tried to avoid babying it too so as to really test it out. It has held up perfectly - no rips, stitch pulling, down migration, or even loose feathers coming out. It's held p great so far.
Thanks so much on the update! You doing any winter overnights? I use an awesome titanium stove made from a company in Alberta www.liteoutdoors.com/. Highly recommend to check out if you do
I'm planning on doing several winter trips for sure! Probably not in 2019 though due to work and other commitments. I have a liteoutdoors tarp and have been looking at their stoves too. I'd like to eventually pick up a tipi and stove for winter hot tenting, but I'll wait a bit before dropping that kind of cash. Did you pick up their tipi tent too?
I would highly recommend the Seek Outside Cimmaron tent instead - 10% off tonight if you order. Its got better specs and is highly regarded in quality
And the code for 10% is SEEK. I just got the email right now haha. It uses a trekking pole snd is floorless
Actually really stoked on this jacket! Thank you for bringing this to light for me, I just ordered a Midnight Blue colored one!
I honestly haven't been this excited about a piece of gear in awhile. It's pretty mind boggling what you get for the price! Let me know down the road how you like it - I'd liek to get some more meta data for the long-term review!
@@JustinOutdoors I definitely will do! I am probably going to take it out this Winter for some hiking and possibly backpacking to see how it holds up! 800 fill for that price is pretty insane!
It is super cheap and enough reasons to buy one! Burned orange it wil be😁 here in Holland it is only 50 euro's.. Insane huh
That's super insane! The european prices on the jacket are great.
Everything decathlon makes its worth. From very very cheap to expensive. Everything is high quality for its price.
Hey Justin good vid and good jacket
Thanks Trey!
Wow they have sizes for the larger guy.
Now if only they would ship out west! My contact at Decathlon did say that it's likely they will have Canada-wide shipping in 2020 and potentially a store in Calgary by the end of 2020.
Nice! I wear Decathlon's Mountain Hiking Fleece MH500 as an active layer, which was $13 and weighs just 7.5 ounces. Loving this company so far!
Nice! I took a look at that one but just bought an Outdoor Research fleece, so couldn't justify it, but it looked like an amazing option as well!
Do you have a discount code for decathlon
Not anymore ,sorry
This time I was faster. Already owning this jacked. And I love it.
Nice to see that it's not just me 😁👍
Good to know you love it! I'm pretty darn excited about it! haha. Probably more than I should be for a jacket.
Decathlon just opened here in Ottawa. I'm definitely getting this one! thanks dude!
That's where I picked mine up! Spent 2 hours roaming the store over thanksgiving weekend. It blew my mind what was available for the prices.
@@JustinOutdoors I went there for the first time in Montreal last year and had a blast! It's a really cool store. And I got tones of super cheap yet supper good stuff for my kids... Fleece jackets.... 4$.... Super light weight rain jacket.... 3$ lol... Especially for the kids I think it's a great store.
@@JustinOutdoors Wait were you down in ottawa last week end?
Those are awesome deals. I didn't realize the kids one were even better than the adult. crazy!
I grew up just outside of Ottawa and my parents still live there, so I visit once or twice a year. I was there the weekend of October 12.
This looks amazing! How have I never heard of this!? Where is there location in Canada?
Solid find! Thanks for the info!
So far only in Quebec and Ontario. I think they just opened in 2019? I'm not sure!
It is a great jacket. I have a Navy Ladies one and use it daily for about 2 years. The quality holds up perfectly. I can't compare to a Ghost Whisperer jacket since I don't own that.
Kind regards from Europe (NL)
Wow, two years! Great to know the jacket holds up! Thanks for the info!
Man, but... but... I really couldn’t decide will I get 300+ Patagonia or Arcteryx, and you appeared with 40€ giant killer lol
How can I buy you a beer? :)
ahaha, that's awesome! Be careful on the Decathlon website, or that savings might go down the drain! haha
When dealing with foreign companies, fit worries me more than about anything. Anyone who's ever looked through AliExpress sizing charts knows what I'm talking about. I'm an inch shorter than the man in this video, but I have an extra 12" at the chest. When dealing with an item of clothing that is generally slim fitting, I just really can't get anything that fits well. On the other hand, I'm not the type to be wearing a puffer jacket as a jacket. I'd rather wear something nice out and about. I only use them as a layer, so if it was a little snug at the middle it wouldn't be that much of an issue because it would be covered. But since I can't try one on, you never know how tight it's going to be. And I just don't trust online size charts.
I've been looking for one with a hood, waist pull and elastic at the cuffs, so this one would fit the bill. But it doesn't really look like it's THAT elastic-y at the cuffs in the vid or on the website.
I'll keep it in mind, though. To be honest, probably the only reason I'm considering upgrading from the $20 one I bought at JC Penney three years ago is that I'd like to get one with a hood.
That is always the trouble with buying online for sure, especially when Asian and European fits can be quite a bit different than North America. That being said, I find it difficult even with North American brands to nail down fit sometimes.
I just tried to order a jacket. Decathlon refused delivery because I live in Alberta. Sorry decathlon, I might not be back to your website in a very long time.
My wallet is glad they don't have a store in Calgary or ship here yet. haha
I went over to the Mountain Warehouse and ordered a down jacket that looks similar. We will see how it works shortly.
Same here. How are albertans supposed to get our hands on this jacket if they won't ship here?
You decided you’re replacing your ghost whisperer after just buying it and based on the fact that you enjoy the fit? Is this how people recommend things
I said I might replace my ghost whisperer after using it extensively over the winter. The fit is great but my initial impressions of quality and it's warmth relative to specs is also positive.
We'll see!
gotcha. looking forward to your thoughts later on
Only ships to Ontario and Quebec in Canada =/
I know :(. I've reached out to decathlon to get a timeline on when they will have Nationwide shipping. I'm hoping it's a new year thing.
You should try the Quechua x light jaket we have it in Europe. Amazing ultralight jaket
I'll take a look!
Decathlon is a lot hit and miss. I return about 35% of their hiking gear after a while because it breaks. But some stuff is really, really great value for money. This jacket for example. Have had it for 11 Months now and have no complaints. Combinded with a fleece it works down to may 2°C for me.
What hasn't held up for you? I'm super curious about this brand and am loving the info coming in from others on their experiences with the brand and specific products!
@@JustinOutdoors mainly the seams on clothing, especially hiking trousers. It's also worth to look at their internal product description numbers... E.g. It will say 'nh500' - that's 'nature hike' while the number describes the level of technical features on the product. So more pockets and stuff like that. I made a list some months ago with all the abbreviations.. Don't know where it is. What I remember - nh = nature hike. Basically only going for a walk. Not suitable for hiking. Mh = mountain hike. Now we're getting into hiking area. Trek = Trekking. Pretty decent stuff. Wh = winter hike. Warm hiking gear.
I only get the trek and Mh clothing line. And aim for at least 500 as the number. 700 or 900 is nicer.
There is more.. But I forgot. But since this is the Internet, someone will correct me. 😁
Edit: I should mention that, at least in Germany, they have a wonderful return policy and take everything back that you don't like, without a blink. They are just sooooo big as a company, they just don't care and value satisfied customers a lot.
@@martinzeibig That's all great info! I'll keep an eye on that next time I'm looking at their stuff.
Looks like a copy of Ghost Whisperer Hooded Down Jacket.
Every down jacket looks the exact same
I have problem with this imperial / metric conversions. How tall you are? 😅
I'm 5'10 or 178cm. Haha
@@JustinOutdoors thx
In India you get it in 40$
That's an amazing deal!
@@JustinOutdoors absolutely, it's common during post winter sale.
B-b-b-but I want to throw 400$ on Patagonia, Arcteryx, Mountain equipment, etc. Just shut up and take my money.
haha 😂
Removed my incorrect comment to save confusing anyone else 🙂🤦♂️
Ah. Good to know! Could you send me a link? I tried searching for it, but could only find the trek 500 as a hoodless version - significantly heavier than the trek 100.
@@JustinOutdoorsYep sure, here it is: www.decathlon.co.uk/m-padded-jacket-trek-100-blu-id_8558297.html
The product title is exactly the same as the product you are wearing, except it doesn't have "with hood" at the end of the title. The jacket does look a little different, but they are basically marketing them as a version with a hood, and a version without a hood. Perhaps they'll become available to you guys in time as Decathlon establish themselves more solidly over there? They've been around for quite a while in the UK so perhaps we have access to a wider product range?
@@JustinOutdoors Sorry dude, completely wasted your time there. I think I got lost on their page earlier (and again just now) because whenever I select a product and then go back to the results page, it hangs at the top rather than scrolling back down to where I was. I kept having to scroll down again and kept losing my place. You're right - no direct comparison without a hood, as the one I linked you to is just a padded jacket, not down. My bad!
@@jamesf8864 ahh. No worries. I didn't scroll through the UK site too much, so wasn't sure. I did take a look at about 2000 products on the Canadian site. Haha
My Men's Mountain Backpacking Down Jacket Trek 100 Down × 1 2354742 - Midnight Blue / 3XL / 83 just arrived. Size is right on for my 6' / 260 lbs frame. However the zipper is opposite most mens wear (pull in on (left) wrong side) Good quality build - can't see through sewn through baffles. However the baffles are underfilled in my opinion. They appear flat. Very little insulation value in that. I've requested a return authorization.
Strange that the baffles were underfilled. When I was in the store, I played around with a couple dozen of the jackets and they all were quite plump.
@@JustinOutdoors the sleeves were the most under performing area. The body did recover some loft but still seemed too flat. Too bad we can't custom order jackets with overfill like we can quilts.
Justin, I would have to agree the arms have little to no fill. The question is does the ghost whisperer have much fill in the arms? I went outside here in Vermont during a real cold snap and could feel the cold through the sleeves. The question is would the ghost whisperer be any warmer in the arms? I compare this jacket to my kuiu super down ultra. The kuiu seemed to be warmer.
Its not 100% down but 85% + 15% feathers lol
trek 100 here is synthetic not down.
I've heard that! North America has a Trek 100 Synthetic and Trek 100 Down.
$65? There goes the environment, animal welfare, workers conditions and rights et.c. There's just no way that there isn't a cost burden being assumed by a third party here. Buy less, buy better.
I've never delved too far into the supply chain for outdoor companies and agree that, for the most part, costs are cut somewhere on less expensive gear. The interesting thing with Decathlon is that they are vertically integrated and have massive economies of scale. If you have any good information about specific supply chains and their social and environmental impacts, I'd really like to take a look. I think it's something I need to be more aware of for sure.
They only have the MT100 now and it doesn’t come in that sexy color. Wtf