Down Insulation

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Montane Anti-Freeze Hooded Jacket - Men's and Women's

"In a crowded market, Montane have succeeded in making something that stands out"... Rob Greenwood and Penny Orr try the men's and women's versions of this lightweight, versatile down jacket.

16 Mar

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Rab Mythic Ultra Down Jacket - lightweight duvet with heavyweight warmth

"Warmer down jackets are available, and lighter alternatives can easily be had" says Dan Bailey "but I suspect you'd struggle to find anything that's both. If you're willing to invest a substantial wodge of cash for seriously packable performan...

24 Jan

Mountain Equipment Trango

The Trango is a very warm down jacket which manages to pack in as much insulation as possible without being too bulky or heavy. Whether you're heading to cold snowy places, or just want something extra snug for bouldering or belaying, it's really, really good, says...

22 Mar, 2022

Mountain Equipment Kryos Jacket

A cutting edge down jacket aimed at hardcore alpinists, the Kryos may be a big investment for the less elite masses, but its active cut, weather resistance, and superb warmth for weight would give it a very viable role in the Scottish winter hills as well as...

19 Oct, 2021

Mountain Equipment Vega Jacket

A high quality midweight down jacket, the Vega is perfect from everything from bouldering and winter hillwalking, through to...

6 23 Mar, 2021

Rab Microlight Alpine jacket - Men's and Women's

Made using recycled fabrics and P.U.R.E recycled hydrophobic down, the new Microlight Alpine is an ethically...

12 5 Jan, 2021

Outdoor Research Helium Down Hoodie

An 800-fill light-to-midweight jacket that packs down surprisingly small, the Helium Down Hoodie is durable and warm for...

2 9 Nov, 2020

Jottnar Fenrir Jacket

A revised model launched late 2019, the Fenrir is an excellent mid-weight down jacket for general outdoor use, reckons Toby Archer,...

2 Apr, 2020

Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

The North Face range of 800-fill ProDown™ jackets at Ellis Brigham

The North Face Summit Series™ is reimagined for the future with a layering system built to adapt to your adventures. Discover the versatile range of Athlete Tested. Expedition Proven.™ 800-fill ProDown™ insulated jackets and parkas available fr...

19 Jan

Nikwax Introduces the Down Care Kit

Do you have concerns about washing and proofing your down jacket? Are you worried that it will come out of your washing machine flat and deflated? Down gear can be expensive and needs specialist care to keep it performing at its best

11 Nov, 2022

Rab launches Down Collect and Recycle Scheme

British outdoor brand Rab (owned by Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd.) has recently started its own down collect and recycle scheme. The scheme is part of Equip's long-term sustainability strategy, with Equip being certified as climate neutral...

10 6 May, 2021