Fjallraven Skogsö Padded Jacket Hard Wearing Gear Review: 5 Pros & 2 Fixes
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- In this video I review one of my favorite jackets that doesn't have many reviews online. the Fjallraven Skogsö Padded Jacket, sometimes called the "Skogsö Padded M"
Great and well made review (this made me "take the plunge" and buy the jacket)!
Thank you for sharing!
Greetings from Sweden
Hope you like it! I just wore only this jacket and a flannel for a big trip across Sweden and Norway and it was literally perfect!
I'm a big fan of Fjallraven in general, and own this padded jacket in Navy and Dark Red. Only issues are the zipper from the bottom often jams on the wind shield. Even when opening it slowly I find it often catches/snags so you can't just whip the zip up when you need a pee. Minor complaint, otherwise it's an investment garment - tons of pockets, good warmth & extremely well constructed. Will last a lifetime
I totally agree!! And an investment garment is a great way to describe it! This thing will last and keeps me from buying junky coats to serve a lesser purpose. I think that's really important! Thanks for the comment!
Great Review - big fan of Fjallraven as well as Revolution Race. Liked and subscribed. Have many coats ; but this seems like a good all rounder. ATB Mark.
Never tried anything from Revolution Race, but I'll look them up! Liked and subscribed to you as well, love the reviews!
Just bought one! Thanks for the video
Hope you enjoy it!!
Had one but sold it as I already had the normal skogso jacket. If I get cold I double up with the fjallraven keb light padded jacket which then makes it exactly like the skogso padded.
Ohh nice that's a great idea!
My lovely everyday jacket and I 've bought two of this (black and deep forest)!
Ooooh I kind of want a black one!
@@181Daysbest choice 😊!
Adding Greenland wax will NOT make any of those resistant jackets waterproof, just more resistant.
Good to know!
Great video. Does it come waxed? Any issues with the wax washing in the machine on hot?
It does not come waxed! I haven’t tried waxing this one so can’t speak to how it machine washes. You might love some breathability with this if it got waxed!
I have the un-padded version. USELESS in the wet. Even after four applications of Greenland wax. Otherwise a lovely jacket which looks good in the pub - that's all it's really good for. My go-to is my Mountain Equipment Rupal for disgusting weather and my Berghaus Hillwalker for moderate conditions.
I'll have to look those up! Thanks for watching and recommending!
Another question: I’m normally a medium. I’ve seen people comment that they order a size down, what do you normally wear a jacket?
I’m normally a small and I bought a small. I’d say it fits me perfectly and leaves enough room for a fleece or sweater under it with no problem, or fine by itself. For me, I think a size up would hang off me!
Thanks for the great video. I'm interested in buying one but would it be comfortable at 33F-68F?
Hi! Yes it will definitely work for those ranges. You might even be a bit too hot in the 60s! But this is a great jacket. Many times this winter I threw this on just over a t shirt to run out quickly. Of course it’s more comfy with an extra layer between, but yeah it will be great for that. It’s all I bring now for real cold days! (Also disregard my deleted comment in case you got a notification about it, I mistyped in that one!)
@@181Days Thanks so much for the reply. It was a shot in the dark on a year old video.
I had that jacket and loved it but the zipper does suck, i ended up selling it. It also need a few more snaps so you can just snap from the house to the car.
Ha I totally agree. It takes me about three tries with the zipper no matter what. My partner though? She gets it every single time. Maybe it’s just us!
@@181Days Oh it’s always us! 😄
@181 Days In Belgium How’s the Jacket holding up so far 10+ months after making this video??
Hi! Surprisingly well. I take this thing everywhere with me, throw it in the bottom of a bag, or lately just sandwich it between the sides of my carry on because it compresses well and it shows no damage or wear at all. It’s really great! I just brought it on a trip with just my Patagonia sweater in 28° weather and it was perfect
Would you say this skogso padded or the Greenland insulated is warmer?
So I haven't worn the Greenland on like a hike but have worn it in store and while they're pretty similar, I think the fleece on the inside of the Greenland makes it a bit warmer. I do remember being warm immediately when I tried it on! And that is their flagship jacket, so I think it wins in the warmth category!
Greenland is a bit roomier and not as good in wet weather.
@@mattallengroupatREAL I caved in and got myself the Skogso Padded in Black. I have to say it’s dope and it’s super warm in cold temperature. I was thinking of the Greenland jacket before getting this one, but the design and style of the jacket wasn’t my preference. It doesn’t look like the kind of everyday jacket I’d want to rock in the streets of NYC. So I went with the Skogso padded at the end it’s more fashionable as well as an everyday jacket.
@@manuelquelle9915 I have one of the big Fjallraven parkas and love it but DC only gets cold enough 10-15 days a year. I got the Greenland unlined and its a great city jacket in light rain.
@@manuelquelle9915 How’s that jacket holding up all these months later??
Any complaints , warnings, or advice??
I’m interested in it vs a kuhl kollusion.
Can you share your chest & waist size in inches? That would be great help in understanding the sizing.
I have the non padded and i totally agree with the zipper. haha... i can't never it it going quickly. BUT! having two zipper is extremely useful to venting.
I am not sure of padded design but non padded generally have longer sleeve, which is great for people who want/need that sort of design.
I agree! I really like the second zipper for venting...I'm just bad at using it 😂. How do you like the unpadded one? My chest is about a 37-39, waist is 32 (US)
@@181Days Its my everyday jacket for anything other than warm weather. Because I prefer to layer than to wear a big bulk for cold weather, I use it as a outer shell too.
Skogso is slightly not slim but fitting fit. My waist is 34", chest about 40". Medium would have been a better fit for me regardless of their sizing chart but waist is snug with layers. But that is where opening the zipper from bottom and using button to hold works great. Also skogso have longer sleeve than other models.
Jacket is basically a single layer and when you see the inside you will likely say "this jacket is over priced!". Than again fjallraven is high priced clothing. That is why I bought mine during sale, which seems to happen less frequent than before. Especially their end of season sale.
As for you, depending on how you like to layer under or how you like the fit to be, even small will likely work for you.
@@xxgg That's good advice!! I'm big into layers, so I may have to look into this jacket! And they do fit snug on your hips, you're right about that. Thanks for the tips!
I have just got this jacket after reading a lot of reviews about it. I am a bit disappointed. It doesn't breathe at all. I start sweating in a few minutes, even when just walking in -2 C. Cannot imagine climbing somewhere with backpack wearing this jacket.
Sorry to hear that! It is certainly a warm jacket, but it has kept me cold on some seriously cold nights too, so I guess there is a balance
You can wash the factory wax off in a washing machine to make it breathe way more. At least I know it can be done with the non-padded pants.
I had one of these. The zipper lasted me one season :*(
Oh no! Did you warranty it?
@@181Days I did not. But I've had several other Fjallraven items since with zero issues. Just this particularly jacket had serious quality issues. It was a padded Skogso.
@@lwwellsit was.
The double zipper is annoying. And on the wrong side!
Yeah! I've learned to live with it though, and have noticed when you're out in cold/bad weather the second zipper is really nice for running to the bathroom or trying to get into your pockets. But it's still annoying!