Amazon Essentials Girls’ Lightweight Water-Resistant Packable Puffer Vest

Amazon Essentials’ girls’ puffer vest is a lightweight, insulated layer with a water-resistant nylon shell and a relaxed fit. Its packable design, stand-up collar and on-seam pockets suit casual layering in mild, changeable weather.

At a glance

The quilted, insulated construction adds a layer without sleeves, making it easy to wear over tops.
A drawstring pouch is described for packing the vest away between uses.
The full-length zipper and relaxed fit offer straightforward everyday layering.

Price

$25.12Save 20%

Reference price: ~~$31.40~~

Price checked: Nov 13, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Water-resistant shell and insulation are suited to light, changeable conditions.
On-seam pockets and a full-length zipper add practical everyday details.
Customers describe it as lightweight and say it provides warmth for early fall and milder days.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Identity
Brand	Amazon Essentials
Model	G-S17AE10005
Department	girls

Materials and construction
Shell and lining	Nylon plain weave shell and polyester lining fabric.
Construction	Fully lined, quilted and insulated.
Fit	Relaxed, comfortable fit through the body

Design and features
Pockets	Fully lined with on-seam pockets.
Collar	Mock-neck stand-up collar.
Closure	Full-length zipper with zipper puller for ease of dressing.
Armholes	Elastic binding at armhole.

What to know before buying

Water-resistant describes the shell, not a waterproof garment. Customer feedback places its warmth more in mild weather than severe cold, and reports mixed experiences with sizing and thickness. The listing calls it a vest in the title but describes it as a hooded jacket in one feature passage, so confirm the selected item’s design and sizing details.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Girls needing a lightweight layer for mild spring, summer or early fall weather.
Buyers looking for a packable insulated vest with pockets for casual wear.

Less suited to

Anyone needing a waterproof outer layer or a clearly established cold-weather warmth rating.
Buyers who need confirmed hood details before purchasing, since the listing describes the item inconsistently.

Amazon Essentials Girls’ Lightweight Water-Resistant Packable Puffer Vest · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 3,236 ratings

5 stars75%75%
4 stars15%15%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars3%3%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback is broadly favourable about the vest’s appearance, lightweight feel, colour options and warmth for milder weather. For buyers seeking a packable layer for spring or early fall, those impressions fit the listing’s insulated but lightweight design. Experiences with sizing and thickness are mixed, so fit and warmth expectations may vary.

Positive themes

Customers describe the vest as cute and appreciate its lightweight feel and colour options.
Customer feedback reports useful warmth for early fall and milder days.

Mixed feedback

Customer feedback is mixed about sizing and thickness, which may matter when choosing a size or deciding how warm a layer is needed.

Frequently asked questions

Is this vest waterproof?

No waterproof claim is supplied. The listing describes the shell as water-resistant, so it should not be treated as a waterproof rain layer.

Does it have a hood?

The title identifies a vest, but one feature passage calls it a hooded jacket. The listing is inconsistent, so confirm the selected design before buying.

What kind of weather is it suited to?

The listing describes a lightweight insulated layer, and customer feedback says it provides warmth in early fall and milder spring, summer and fall conditions. No temperature rating is supplied.

How does it pack away?

The product description says it can be packed into a drawstring pouch. The supplied package list does not confirm whether the pouch is included.