Outlet 😀 Forclaz Trek 100, Down Puffer 🎒 Backpacking Vest, 👩 Women’s Hiking Clothing 🛒

The most compact of the down vests. A great warmth/light weight ratio!

Our team of backpacking enthusiasts designed this RDS-certified feather and down vest for backpacking in cold weather.

What does the RDS certification mean?

RDS or “Responsible Down Standard” is a worldwide certification issued by an independent organization to volunteer brands.

This standard enables us to guarantee the origin of the feathers in accordance with our commitment to use responsible materials. Our suppliers are committed to sourcing down humanely, using plumage from waterfowl that have undergone no undue harm.
To find out more: https://www.forclaz.co.uk/what-is-rds-certification

Inflating power of down/feather filling

For this down vest with its 85% down/15% feather filling, the fill power is guaranteed to be 800 in³ or more (European standard). The fill power is a measure of the down’s thermal insulation capacity and its potential to “trap” air. So, down with a higher fill power (higher in³ number) will occupy more space, trap more air, and provide greater thermal insulation.

What are the advantages of a duck down and feather filling?

The durability and fill power properties of down give this jacket 3 qualities for hiking:
– Thermal insulation provided by the air trapped in the down and feathers
– Ultra low weight: Down is lighter than synthetic fill while offering the same degree of warmth. This saves even more weight in your backpack
– Ultra-compressible

In case of rain

The material of the quilted jacket is water-repellent.
We nevertheless recommend wearing a waterproof jacket over the quilted jacket in the event of prolonged exposure to the rain.

We nevertheless recommend wearing a waterproof jacket over the quilted jacket in the event of prolonged exposure to the rain.

How to wash your feather down jacket

In general, do not wash a down jacket too frequently.
Here are a few tips: Close all the zippers on your down jacket and put it in the washing machine (synthetics cycle at 86°F).
In order to preserve the fill power and warmth, you can even put 2 tennis balls in the machine
Be careful to set a gentle spin cycle: A fast spin cycle may create balls of feathers that are difficult to break up.

How to dry your down jacket

When you take your down jacket out of the washing machine, it will seem as if the down has gone. A tumble dryer is the best way to restore the fill power of the feathers. Put your down jacket inside with 2 tennis balls. Run 2-3 drying cycles.
If you don’t have a tumble dryer, you can dry your down jacket on a drying rack. Regularly turn it over and pat it.
For more advice, you’ve come to the right place!
https://www.forclaz.co.uk/how-should-i-look-after-my-down-jacket

How to reactivate the waterproofing properties

The water-repellent treatment becomes less effective with time, washing, and use.
Here is how to restore the water-repellent properties of your padded jacket!

You can also use the care product: fabric waterproofing liquid:
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/fabric-waterproofing-liquid-250-ml/_/R-p-308192

Weight of the fill

2XS: 1.9 oz
XS: 2 oz
S: 2.2 oz
M: 2.5 oz
L: 2.6 oz
XL: 2.9 oz

How to repair your padded jacket if it has a tear

A tear on a padded jacket can happen when backpacking, and the good news is it can be repaired! You can either mend it or apply a heat-bonded patch so that the tear doesn’t get any bigger and the feather/down escapes.
Don’t feel at ease carrying out this repair yourself? Don’t worry! Our in-store Decathlon workshops offer a repair service for your padded jackets.

Determining the environmental impact of our products

The environmental impact of the product is calculated based on its entire lifecycle and using different indicators.
A general score from A to E is provided to help you easily identify the most eco-friendly products by comparing products of the same type (T-shirts, pants, backpacks, etc.).
Decathlon is committed to displaying this environmental information.
For more info: http://sustainability.decathlon.com/

Composition

Padding : 90.0% Grey duck down, Padding : 10.0% Grey duck feather
Main fabric : 100.0% Polyamide
Main lining : 100.0% Polyamide
Padding – Inner fabric : 100.0% Polyester cationic

Warmth : Down with filling power of 800 in³ (cubic inches). Jacket hem tightening. Cuffs.

Compact design : Easily folds away into its right-hand pocket using a zipper with double pull.

Water repellent : Surface-treated outer fabric to prevent water from getting in.

Weight : This vest weighs approximately 7.4 oz in size S.
1.2 oz/m² fabric; 15 denier

Pockets : 2 deep, closing hand pockets for storing gloves and hats.