Best deal 💯 Hiking Clothing Forclaz Trek 500, Down Packable Puffer 🎒 Backpacking Jacket, 👩 Women’s 🔥

Travel light and comfortably when backpacking with this warm and compact down jacket, which will take up minimal space in your backpack thanks to its down and feather fill (RDS* certified).

Looking for a warm down jacket? This compressible down jacket is ideal for backpacking comfortably down to 14°F.

What does the RDS* certification mean?

Ethical down certified by RDS (Responsible Down Standard).
Our traceability system allows 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.

http://sustainability.decathlon.com/media-reports/documents/

Fill power of the down/feather fill

This 85% down / 15% feather down jacket has a guaranteed fill power equal or above 660 CUIN (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 (high CUIN number) will occupy more space, trap more air, and provide greater thermal insulation.

What are the benefits of a duck down and feather fill?

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. This means that drops of water roll off the fabric preventing them from soaking into the down jacket as quickly, giving you time to find some shelter. But the down jacket is not waterproof. That’s why we recommend wearing a waterproof jacket over the down jacket in the event of prolonged exposure to rain.

How to wash your feather down jacket

Here are a few tips: Close all the zippers on your down jacket and put it in the washing machine (synthetic cycle at 86°F).
In order to preserve the fill power and warmth, you can even put 2 tennis balls in the machine
NB: Set a gentle spin cycle because a fast spin cycle may create balls of feathers that are difficult to break up.
Follow our advice by clicking the link below:
https://www.forclaz.co.uk/advice-alias/how-should-i-look-after-my-down-jacket-tp_2579

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. THE TUMBLE DRYER is the best way to restore the fill power of feathers. Put your down jacket in the tumble dryer with 2 tennis balls. Run 2-3 drying cycles.
If you do not have a tumble dryer, you can completely dry your down jacket on a drying rack by turning it over and tapping regularly.
https://www.forclaz.fr/conseils/comment-entretenir-sa-doudoune-en-plumes-tp_101

How to restore the water-repellent properties

Over time, after washing and the wear and tear during use, the water-repellent treatment becomes less effective.
This is how to re-activate the water-repellent feature of your down jacket!
https://www.quechua.co.uk/advice/how-do-you-restore-water-repellent-properties-your-jacket-a_86426

And use the care product: Wash-in product for reactivating the water-repellent properties
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/eco-wash-in-proof-250-ml-id_8408883.html

A score for comparing products’ environmental impact

The product’s environmental impact is calculated over its entire lifecycle 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/

Weight of the fill

2XS: 4.1 oz
XS: 4.4 oz
S: 4.6 oz
M: 4.8 oz
L: 5.2 oz
XL: 5.5 oz

Composition

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

Care Instructions

Caring for down jackets requires special attention. We recommend using specialist dry cleaning services to maintain your down jacket. Machine wash at 86°F; add 2 tennis balls to restore the loft of the down. Rinse twice. Tumble dry (strongly recommended): synthetic cycle with 3 tennis balls to restore the loft of the down; for several cycles until the down has dried completely, to prevent the feathers from clumping and reducing insulating power. See the care instructions in the online guide

Warmth : RDS down with a fill power of 660 CUIN. Comfortable between 14°F and 32°F.

Compact design : Compresses easily in its storage bag.

Water repellent : The outer fabric has a water-repellent treatment to stop water getting inside.

Weight : This down jacket weighs approximately 13.4 oz in size S.

Freedom of movement : Down jacket: you don’t feel smothered beneath a waterproof jacket

Pockets : 2 zipped hand pockets to prevent belongings from falling out