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Down Clothing, Mens - Comparison Chart
In this comparison chart all our mens down garments are listed in order of ascending weight with attributes listed for each, click on each image to go to its own page.
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Click image to go to product     Flash Vest Brand logo 146g NA 850+ Fill Power   This new lightweight vest is a dream come true for lightweight enthusiasts. It is one of the lightest insulated garment you will find. With a full length zipper, 850+ fp goose down, and reflective trim, this new vest is likely to become your favorite new layer.
Click image to go to product     Finch Vest   218g Pertex Quantum 72g of 800+ Fill Power by EU standard   Down provides the best insulation for warmth to weight. The Finch Vest is a technical approach to down using high spec 93/7 800 fill power (EU)(Oeko-Tex 100 standard) goose down and very light Pertex Quantum to create a Vest with superb weight to warmth.
Click image to go to product Click image to go to product   Halo Top 230g N/A 105g of 800+ Fill Power down  

Ultra lightweight down smock. The Halo Top is an ultralight Mid-layer down garment. The 105g of Polish white goose down is sandwiched between 15 dernier face and lining fabrics, with the down held in place by a simple stitch through baffle construction.

Click image to go to product     Nitro Vest Brand logo 274g FREEFLOW Titanium 100g (M) of 93/7 Ukrainian goose down at 800+ fill power (US method)   Everything a down vest should be - zipped handwarmer pockets - filled zip baffle - cinch cord at the hem and more quilting where the down needs to be kept in place. A well thought out piece with a water resistant outer shell.
 Click image to go to product  Click image to go to product   Microlight Vest Brand logo 278g Pertex Microlight, wind and water resistant 90g of 750+ fill power Goose down  button_R.jpg Packs into its own pocket. Narrow stictching keeps down in place. Updated for Autumn 2011.
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356g Pertex Microlight, wind and water resistant  125g of 750+ fill power Goose down   Packs into its own pocket. Narrow stictching keeps down in place. Updated for Autumn 2011.
Click image to go to product     Neutrino Vest  Brand logo 358g Pertex Quantum, water resistant.  110g of finest quality 96 Polish goose down with 850+ fill power by US Method    All the advantages of the Neutrino jacket, but in a sleeveless version! This superb lightweight vest is ideal for backpacking in spring and autumn and for those cooler evenings. This is a great piece of lightweight travel kit.
Click image to go to product Click image to go to product   Nitro Jacket Brand logo 360g FREEFLOW Titanium outer shell. Super lightweight 100% nylon mini-rip with a 300mm hydrostatic head, lightweight 34g/m² DWR finish 150g (L) of 93/7 Ukrainian goose down at 800+ fill power (US method) button_R.jpg The Nitro jacket sits in the range mid-way between a very light downshirt/jacket and the classic 'puffy' down jacket for extreme conditions. It will provide exceptional warmth to weight for the wearer and I could imagine teaming it up with a decent synthetic fill as a backpacking combo.
Click image to go to product     Flash XR Brand logo 360g Proloft XR water resistant. 100g of 850 Fill Power Down button_R.jpg Looking for a lightweight down jacket with a little more water resistance? Our new Flash XR series jackets may be the perfect solution. We have added zippered closures to the pockets, a hood adjustment strap, and used an exclusive new lightweight laminated shell fabric which provides an added measure of protection against moisture.
Click image to go to product Click image to go to product   Bitterroot Brand logo 390g Face fabric  - Quantum GL, which has water resistant DWR coating 150g of 850+ fill power down button_R.jpg Designed as a high performance layering piece or to be worn as outerwear. Superior warmth without bulk. Face fabric with water resistant DWR coating.
Click image to go to product  Click image to go to product   Microlight Alpine Brand logo 392g Pertex Microlight, wind and water resistant 140g of 750+ fill power Goose down   Packs into its own pocket. Narrow stictching keeps down in place.
Click image to go to product Click image to go to product   Demaree Canyon Brand logo 410g Pertex Microlight ECO Tier 1 recycled polyester face with DWR 110g of 800 Fill Power Down button_R.jpg Designed as a high performance layering piece or to be worn as outerwear. Superior warmth without bulk. Face fabric with water resistant DWR coating.
Click image to go to product     Infinity Brand logo 436g Pertex® Quantum 10d ultra light rip stop nylon outer and lining 210g (men’s) 180g (women’s) of 850 fill power superior quality European white goose down button_R.jpg The Infinity Jacket uses the lightest Pertex outer which allows optimum lofting and is filled with the very best 'Expedition Quality' down.

Perfect for all mountain activities where weight and performance really count.
Click image to go to product Click image to go to product  Click image to go to product Anti-Freeze Brand logo 426g FREEFLOW® Ultra Lite

Waterproof to a minimum of 800mm hydrostatic head with a minimum MVTR of 4,000g/m²/24hrs

170g (M) of 93/7 Ukrainain goose down at 800+ fill power (U.S. method)   The Anti-Freeze has stitched through construction with mini baffles to keep the 170g (Medium size) of 93% Down, 3% feather 800+ Fill Power down in just the right places. The jacket has two handwarmer pockets and a concealed, map-size chest pocket.
Click image to go to product     Inifinity Endurance Brand logo 492g

Pertex Quantum® GL 10D outer with Pertex® Endurance coating. Pertex Quantum® GL 10D inner

 

210g (L) of 850 fill power superior quality European white goose down

 

  Ideal for fast and light activities, from Alpine climbing to mountain marathon use but also great for lightweight backpacking and for regular casual use.
Click image to go to product Click image to go to product    North Star Brand logo 520g FREEFLOW® Ultra Lite

Waterproof to a minimum of 800mm hydrostatic head with a minimum MVTR of 4,000g/m²/24hrs

200g of 93% Ukrainian wild grey goose down. 800+ fill power (US) button_R.jpg Ultra-lightweight, water-resistant hooded down jacket. Highly water resistant outer fabric, Stitch through construction with mini baffles.
Click image to go to product     Roan Plateau Brand logo 566g Not specified 165g of 800 Fill Power down  

A good all-rounder - high quality down and quite a bit of it, the hood can be cinched around the face although there's no wire in the small peak. The main zip is backed by a slim baffle and the handwarmer pockets are lined with micro fleece.

Click image to go to product     Neutrino Endurance Brand logo 608g Pertex® Endurance outer provides protection against storm and spindrift while retaining minimal weight and packsize 225g of white goose down with fill power 800   The Neutrino Endurance is the benchmark down jacket for modern mountaineering and lightweight ascents. The Pertex Endurance outer provides protection against storm and spindrift while retaining minimal weight and packsize, and high lofting is provided by the 225g of white goose down with fill power 800.
Click image to go to product     Microlight Alpine Event Brand logo 642g eVent shell for 100% waterproof performance and high breathability

140g (L) of 750 fill power superior quality European goose down

 

Teaming up an eVent shell with down insulation is a relatively new innovation, what it offers is a down jacket that you can wear in the rain without struggling to put a hardshell over the top - and with eVent being so breathable you'll stay comfortable too - its the ultimate winter garment.

Click image to go to product Click image to go to product   Black Ice Brand logo 706g FREEFLOW® Ultra Lite

Waterproof to a minimum of 800mm hydrostatic head with a minimum MVTR of 4,000g/m²/24hrs

250g (L) of 93/7 Ukrainian goose down at 800+ fill power (US method)  

Selective box wall construction allows the down unrestiricted volume in which to loft - this means it provides more insulation for a given weight, and there's little risk of coldspots.

 

The hood has a velcro volume adjuster, wired peak and shockcord tightener, it can be rolled to form a collar and secured with a strap. The waist drawcord and hem drawcord work together to ensure a comfy fit when its cold outside. Its a first class down jacket because of the quality and quantity of the down, and its exceptional build quality.

Click image to go to product     Neutrino Plus Brand logo 728g rip-stop Pertex® Endurance outer is highly weather resistant 275g of European Goose down with 800 fill power   The Neutrino Plus has a long torso for better core-body insulation, a helmet compatible hood, box wall construction and is filled with 800 fill power goose down. The rip-stop Pertex® Endurance outer is highly weather resistant. This jacket is perfect for altitude, Polar and winter alpine climbing.