Amazon Essentials Kids’ Lightweight Water-Resistant Packable Hooded Puffer Jacket

Water-Resistant: Amazon Essentials’ kids’ lightweight packable hooded puffer jacket is listed with a relaxed fit and a densely woven nylon shell designed for wind chill and light rain. Its stated details suit everyday cool-weather wear, but customer feedback includes concerns that it can feel thin and may run small.

At a glance

The listed relaxed fit is intended to leave room through the shoulders, chest and waist.
A densely woven nylon shell is designed to block wind chill and light rain, not described as waterproof.
Packable construction is presented as convenient for storage and travel.
Features include a hood, full-length zipper, elastic binding at hood and cuffs, and on-seam pockets.

Price

$23.18Save 15%

Reference price: ~~$27.30~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Lightweight, packable design can be practical for carrying or storing between outings.
Hood, full-length zipper and pockets provide useful everyday jacket features.
Customer feedback describes warmth on cool fall days and ease of layering over long sleeves.

Cons

Feedback includes criticism that the jacket may feel too thin for colder conditions.

Technical specifications

7 specifications

Identity
Brand	Amazon Essentials
Model	G-S17AE10003
Department	unisex-child

Fit and construction
Fit	Relaxed fit through the shoulders, chest, and waist
Shell	Densely woven nylon designed to block wind chill and light rain
Design	Quilted design, full-length zipper with pull, elastic binding around hood and cuffs, on-seam pockets
Packability	Convenient for travel or storage, ideal for unpredictable weather

What to know before buying

Customer feedback is mixed on sizing, with reports that it can run small. Check the selected size against the child's measurements and intended layering. The listing describes resistance to light rain, not waterproof protection.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Children who need a lightweight layer for cool fall weather or mild winters.
Families looking for a packable jacket for travel or storage.
Buyers who prefer a relaxed-cut jacket with a hood, zipper and pockets.

Less suited to

Children who need a thick insulated coat for very cold weather.
Buyers seeking a waterproof jacket for sustained or heavy rain.

Amazon Essentials Kids’ Lightweight Water-Resistant Packable Hooded Puffer Jacket · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 9,453 ratings

5 stars80%80%
4 stars11%11%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars2%2%
1 star3%3%

Customer feedback highlights perceived good quality, lightweight wear, warmth on cool fall days, fit and appearance. Some customers say the jacket is easy to pull on over long sleeves. Others report that sizing can run small and that the jacket feels too thin. For buyers considering its listed lightweight, packable construction, those comments suggest checking fit carefully and treating it as a layer for cool weather rather than assuming substantial insulation.

Positive themes

Customer feedback describes the jacket as lightweight and of good quality.
Some customers report warmth on cool fall days and say it is easy to wear over long sleeves.
Feedback also praises appearance and available colors.

Negative themes

Some customers report that sizing runs small.
Some customers criticize the jacket as too thin.

Mixed feedback

Fit and warmth receive both favorable and critical comments, so suitability may depend on sizing and how much insulation the buyer needs.

Frequently asked questions

Is this jacket waterproof?

The listing describes its densely woven nylon shell as designed to block wind chill and light rain. It does not claim the jacket is waterproof.

How does the jacket fit?

The listed cut is relaxed through the shoulders, chest and waist. Customer feedback is mixed on sizing and includes reports that it runs small, so check the size details before ordering.

Is it intended for very cold weather?

The listing calls it lightweight, and customer feedback includes both warmth on cool fall days and criticism that it feels thin. It may not suit buyers seeking a thick coat for colder conditions.

What features does it have?

Listed details include a hood, full-length zipper, elastic binding around the hood and cuffs, on-seam pockets and a quilted design.