Flash Sale 👏 Hiking Clothing Forclaz, Down Packable Puffer Hooded 🎒 Backpacking Jacket, Men’s 💯

Confront the extreme cold with this jacket filled with RDS-certified down and feathers. It’s the warmest jacket in the range!

With heat-sealed compartments to face temperatures down to 0°F when active, this down jacket remains lightweight and compact.

How warm is this padded jacket?

This down jacket, worn as a 3rd layer, has been certified for an active comfort temperature of 0°F during a standardized test in a thermal chamber.
The model is wearing a synthetic long sleeve T-shirt and a light fleece underneath. It works in simulated 3 mph wind.

We have also tested this model in “static” mode; The comfort temperature is 23°F in this case.

The advantages of a duck down and feather fill

The fill power of down has 3 advantages for mountain sports:
– 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

How to measure the fill power of a down and feather fill

The fill power is a measure of the down’s thermal insulation capacity and its potential to “trap” air. It is expressed in cuin (cubic inches).
So, down with a higher fill power (higher cuin number) will occupy more space, trap more air, and provide greater thermal insulation.

For this down jacket with its 85% down/15% feather fill, the fill power is guaranteed to be 660 cuin or more (European standard).

What is RDS certification?

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

Weight of the fill

XS: 6 oz
S: 6.3 oz
M: 6.7 oz
L: 7.1 oz
XL: 7.5 oz
2XL: 7.9 oz

How to care for a down jacket

The down jacket can be worn throughout the winter and will certainly need to be washed. Follow our guidance by copying the link below:
https://www.forclaz.co.uk/how-should-i-look-after-my-down-jacket

In summary:
1/ machine wash, 86°F, with 2 or 3 tennis balls. Gentle spin cycle.
2/ tumble dry with 2 or 3 tennis balls, and repeat 2 or 3 times until it is completely dry.

Water-repellent property of component (not to be confused with waterproofing)

The water-repellent property of a fabric is its ability to make water run off its surface without absorbing it.
This prevents the fabric from swelling and keeps it lightweight and warm.
The material of this down jacket is water-repellent; We recommend wearing a waterproof jacket over it in the event of prolonged exposure to rain.

The fabric is made water-repellent by treating its outer surface; however, this property may deteriorate with use.

We recommend that you restore it after each wash.

How to restore water-repellent properties

Once you have cleaned your padded jacket, we recommend you use a water-repellent reactivator spray to preserve the hydrophobic properties of the outer fabric

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/fabric-waterproofing-liquid-250-ml/_/R-p-308192

How to repair your padded jacket

A tear on a padded jacket can happen when backpacking! The good news is that it can be repaired and you can prevent the tear from getting bigger or feathers from coming out.

Don’t feel at ease carrying out this repair yourself? Don’t worry! Our in-store Decathlon workshops offer a repair service to mend your padded jacket using a heat-bonded patch.

Reducing the risk of feather loss

The main stitching of the compartments containing the down and feathers are heat-sealed to prevent the loss of feathers

Composition

Padding : 90.0% Grey duck down, Padding : 10.0% Grey duck feather
Main fabric : 100.0% Polyamide
Lining : 100.0% Polyamide
Yoke : 100.0% Polyamide
Membrane/coating : 100.0% Polyurethane
Pocket : 74.0% Polyester cationic, Pocket : 26.0% Spandex

Warmth : Comfortable between 23°F and 0°F.
RDS down with a fill power of 660 cuin

Compact design : Can be stuffed into its inner pocket to save space in your backpack

Water repellent : Completely water-repellent fabric. Waterproof shoulder and hood panel

Durability : Inserts stronger on the shoulders and wrists to withstand friction

Ventilation : Zipped air vents that help to eliminate the heat generated by the body

Weight : Approximately 1.3 lbs in size M. Main fabric 1.2 oz/m²; 15 denier