Rab Summit
The Rab Summit jacket is a technical jacket for mountaineering, which is suited to extreme alpine and winter use or for hanging around camp on cold evenings.
Mountain Equipment Xero
Made from the same materials as Mountain Equipment sleeping bags, the Xero down has an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio. As it has no hood, the Xero Down is ideal for climbers wanting to wear a helmet.
Mountain Equipment Lightline
Designed for Scottish winter and Alpine summer use, the Lightline is a classic down jacket. The water resistant outer makes it ideal for the changeable weather conditions of the UK and for ski touring and alpine climbing abroad.
Guide to Down Jacket Features
Thought down jackets were all the same? Think again. Down jackets have a surprising range of features, from the design of the hood to the number and type of pockets. We’ve listed the features that we think are important for you to consider when buying a down jacket. First and foremost, think about what features you really need, as inevitably the price of the jacket tends to increase with the higher number or complexity of the features.
Are Down Jackets Waterproof?
The short answer is no, not really. However, all the down jackets featured on this site are water resistant and will therefore withstand a light shower. Down jackets were originally designed for use in extremely cold mountain and arctic environments where it’s often too cold for rain! Down jackets tend to focus on warmth, including high resistance to wind chill.
Should I Buy a Down Jacket or a Down Vest?
Most of the top-brand down jacket makers also produce a down vest, otherwise known as a down bodywarmer or down gilet.
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Looking After Your Down Jacket
To prolong the life of your down jacket and to keep it in tip-top condition, follow these guidelines for storing and washing.
What is a Down Jacket?
A down jacket is filled with the soft down feathers of duck or goose. These feathers give down jackets extremely high insulation properties i.e. good for keeping you warm and toasty in chilly weather!
