Sizing information
Parka style. Standard cut. Enough space inside to be worn with a very warm second layer, like a sleeveless down jacket or a padded technical jacket.
Are the hood and fur detachable?
The hood is detachable with press studs. It is trimmed with a detachable faux fur edging. The storm hood offers very good coverage and protection. The height is adjustable using an elastic cord and toggle, and the depth is adjustable using a hook and loop tab at the back of the head. Consequently, the space inside can be adjusted to be worn with warm headgear, such as a wool hat or trapper hat.
It is waterproof and all the seams are taped.
What is each pocket used for?
On the outside, there are:
- 2 warm pockets lined with fleece to warm the hands.
- 2 deep over-pockets with flaps, for storing a hat or a small water bottle.
- 2 large chest pockets with waterproof zippers for items that need to be protected from the rain.
- 1 shoulder pocket with a flap, for storing your sunscreen.
Inside, there are:
- 2 large mesh pockets, ideal for storing gloves.
- 1 phone pocket.
How does this jacket protect you from the cold?
In addition to its generous down/duck feather filling, there is a tightening system at the hem of the jacket with an elastic cord and toggles to block cold air from getting inside.
This jacket also has built-in lycra cuffs to prevent heat loss.
Its high collar will give you a feeling of warmth and protection at the neck. Finally, the central closing system is protected by a padded flap for protection against the wind.
An improved closing system thanks to your feedback!
This jacket was originally designed with a central double-slider zipper to be opened on both sides. You told us in your product reviews that it was difficult to handle and fragile. We improved it by replacing the zipper with a very durable central zipper, with a single slider for easier handling.
How is the temperature rating measured?
We tested the ambient temperature at which this jacket ensures thermal neutrality (the feeling of being neither hot nor cold) in a laboratory.This is how we were able to measure this jacket’s protection down to -25°C.In accordance with the ISO 11079 standard, we used the following conditions:walking at 5 km/h, no wind, cloudy. Jacket worn together with the following on top: long-sleeved T-shirt, shirt, and sleeveless down jacket; on the bottom: tights, underpants, and pants, plus a trapper hat.
How is the waterproof rating of the jacket measured?
We measure a fabric’s resistance to water pressure, expressed in terms of the height of a water column in mm (based on the ISO 811 standard). The higher the water pressure, the more waterproof the fabric. The main component of our jacket has a waterproof rating of 8000 Schmerber, which means it can withstand the pressure exerted by an 8000 mm column of water. This is equivalent to 100 L/m2/hour of water for 3 hours, like in a mountain storm.
Does the waterproof rating of the component guarantee that the jacket is waterproof?
In addition to a waterproof component, the seams of this jacket are taped and all the openings are protected (e.g., the flap on the zipper). This jacket has a remarkable waterproof rating and can withstand a shower test in the lab of 100 L/m2/hour of water for 3 hours. This test reproduces the average conditions of a mountain storm.
Component breathability
To find out whether a fabric is breathable, we test its evaporative resistance, or RET (based on the ISO 11092 standard). The lower the fabric’s resistance, the more water vapour generated by physical activity can escape, and the higher the fabric’s breathability. For example: RET < 9 = extremely breathable fabric/9 < RET < 12 = very breathable fabric/12 < RET < 20 = breathable fabric/RET > 20 = little or no breathability.
Quantity of feathers for each size
This is the quantity of feathers for each size of the jacket. XS = 372 g
S = 452 g/
M = 472 g
L = 500 g/
XL = 516 g
XXL = 551 g/
XXXL = 580 g
The advantages of duck down and feather filling
The durability and fill power properties of down give this jacket 3 qualities for hiking:
- The air trapped in the down and feathers provides thermal insulation
- Ultra low weight: down is lighter than synthetic wadding while offering the same degree of warmth. This saves even more weight in your backpack
- Ultra-compressible
Why is the hood filled with wadding and not feathers?
The thermal performance of wadding is not impaired when it gets wet. That’s why we used cotton wadding in our hood. If you leave the hood open during a shower, it will soak up water, given that the lining isn’t waterproof. A feather hood would quickly lose its thermal properties. This is not the case with wadding.
