Name: Windcheater Trek 500 Hiking Vest - Men
Brand: QUECHUA
SKU: 1556255
Price: 35 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (60 reviews)

Comfortable between 5°C and -5°C. Down with a fill power of 800 cuin.

Warmth

Easily folds away into its left-hand pocket with a double-pull zipper.

Compact design

Surface-treated outer fabric prevents water infiltration.

Water repellent

Outer fabric: 100% polyamide, 35 g/m². 15-denier fabric.

Abrasion resistance

Pockets

This down jacket weighs approximately 430 g (15 oz.) in size L.

Weight

This down jacket keeps you warm during your cool weather hikes. Effective to -5°C for intense activity and 5°C for light activity.

Maximum wash temperature of 30°C. Very delicate cycle.

Maximum wash temperature 70°C. Normal cycle.

Ironing at a maximum iron soleplate temperature of 200°C.

Waterproof

Air Temperature

Condition

Windproof

Frequency

Pack

Pocket

thumb pass

Type of Length

sleeve length

Hood

Style

Main Material

Worn as a third layer, this padded jacket has been certified for an active comfort temperature of -5°C during a standardized test in a thermal chamber. The model is wearing a synthetic, long-sleeved T-shirt and a light fleece underneath. Effective in simulated 5 km/h wind. 
We also tested this product in static mode: the comfort temperature is 5°C in this case.

How warm is this padded jacket?

The fill power of down has 3 advantages for mountain hiking:

- Thermal insulation, because of the air trapped in the down and feathers.
Ultra-lightweight: down is lighter than synthetic fill and provides the same warmth. This saves even more weight in your backpack.
- Ultra-compressible.

The advantages of duck down and feather filling

Fill power is a measure of the down’s thermal insulation capacity and potential to trap air. It is expressed in cuin (cubic inches).
Down with higher fill power will take up more space, trap more air, and provide greater thermal insulation.With an 85% down and 15% feather filling, this jacket has a guaranteed fill power of 800 cuin or more (international standard).

Measuring the fill power of down and feather wadding

A fabric’s water repellency is its ability to make water run off its surface without being absorbed.
This prevents the fabric from absorbing water and keeps it lightweight and warm. The fabric in this down jacket is water-repellent, although we recommend you wear a waterproof jacket over top in the rain. The fabric is made water-repellent by treating its outer surface, but the treatment can deteriorate with use. 
We recommend restoring it after each wash.

Water repellency (not to be confused with waterproofing)

This washable down jacket can be worn all winter. But the less you wash it, the longer its thermal insulation and water repellency will last.
 
In short: 
1. Machine wash at 30°C with detergent specially formulated for down or technical garments. Gentle spin cycle.

2. Tumble dry with 2 or 3 tennis balls and repeat 2 or 3 times until it is completely dry.

How to care for down jackets

Once you have cleaned your padded jacket, we recommend using a water-repellent reactivator spray to preserve the hydrophobic properties of the outer fabric. This renews the fabric’s water-repellent properties and optimizes its performance throughout its life cycle.

How do I reactivate the waterproofing properties?

Snags are common when hiking in a padded jacket. Simply mend it or apply an iron-on patch to prevent the tear from getting bigger and letting the synthetic fibres escape. 
Not sure about repairing it yourself? Don’t worry! Our in-store workshops offer a repair service to mend your padded jacket with an iron-on patch.

Got a snag? Here’s how to repair your down jacket.

XS: 70 g
S: 76 g
M: 81 g
L: 87 g
XL: 94 g
XXL: 100 g
XXXL: 112 g

Filling weight

Jackets & Sweaters

clearance

Durable fabric inserts. Ultra-durable Coats thread.

Durability

Stretch fabric on the seat, knees, and lower legs.

Freedom of movement

Synthetic fabric used for its quick-drying properties

Quick drying

Reinforced, water-repellent front and rear zones.

Light, breathable fabric used in low-friction areas.

Breathability

5 secure pockets including 4 with a zipper and 1 with a flap and press studs.

These pants weigh about 410 g (14.5 oz) in size L. 

Eco-design

These resistant pants are designed so you can hike for as long as possible.

modular

reinforced area

Number of Pockets

belt height

Weather Conditions

Type of Bell

Place of Practice

In three colours available for these pants (blue, black and brown),     

How are the blue, black and brown models eco-designed?

Pants with 2 different components:
- a durable fabric (207 g/m²) on the areas that need protection from abrasion (seat, bottom of the legs at the front). This fabric also has stretch. Offering plenty of freedom of movement.
- a lightweight and breathable fabric (125 g/m²) on the rest of the pants.

Dual-component structure

2 zipped hand pockets
1 zipped pocket on the right thigh with 1 phone compartment
1 pocket with a flap on the left thigh
1 zipped back pocket
Elastic tightening system at the hems so that the pants fit perfectly over the boot
Pants sold with a belt

Accessories

These pants have water-repellent inserts (bottom of the legs at the front, seat) that make water run off the surface of the fabric. This product is water-repellent, not waterproof.
These water-repellent pants won’t get wet too fast, but they don’t keep you dry under steady rain. To do this, you will need a pair of over-pants like the MT 500 model (ref. 8493660)
The water-repellent properties can be restored by warming the pants in a tumble dryer at low heat for 10 minutes.

Water-repellent properties

The regular cut and use of stretch fabric in the right areas guarantee high comfort when moving around.
This product is true to size.

83.7 cm (33”) in size L
Hem width: 21.3 cm (8.4”) in size L

Sizing information

Tops & Bottoms

Filling: 85% down/15% feathers. Fill power: 660 cuin. Tightens at the hem.

The lightweight, sleeveless design makes it very comfortable for walking.

Two zippered pockets. One zippered chest pocket.

This vest weighs approximately 355 g (12.5 oz.) in size L.

Compact and lightweight, this padded vest is made for hiking in cool weather.

Collar Type

Zipper Type

A vest helps to keep the body warm: it protects the chest, neck, and core from the cold, as these areas are especially sensitive to chills.
It is sleeveless so it saves weight and space in your backpack, and it provides even more breathability during exercise, as well as excellent freedom of movement when worn under a jacket.
Worn underneath the MT 100 Down Jacket, the vest can provide 6°C of extra warmth when compared to a down jacket worn without the vest.

Why wear a down vest?

The fill power of down has three advantages for mountain 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.

Fill power is a measure of the down’s thermal insulation capacity and potential to trap air. It is expressed in cuin (cubic inches).
Down with higher fill power will take up more space, trap more air, and provide greater thermal insulation.

This down vest, with an 85% down/15% feather filling, has a guaranteed fill power of 660 cuin or more (European standard).

Inflating power of down/feather filling

S: 119 g (4 oz.)
M: 124 g (4.3 oz.)
L: 130 g (4.6 oz.)
XL: 136 g (4.8 oz.)
XXL: 142 g (5 oz.)
XXXL: 149 g (5.3 oz.)

This down jacket can be worn all winter and will eventually need to be washed. But the less you wash it, the longer its thermal insulation and water repellency will last.
  
 
Summary: 
1. Machine wash with detergent specially formulated for down or technical garments at 30°C. Gentle spin between 800 and 1,000 rpm. 
2. Tumble dry on cotton setting with 2 or 3 tennis balls, and repeat 2 or 3 times until completely dry. 

How to care for a down and feather vest

A tear on a padded vest can happen when hiking. Simply mend it or apply an iron-on patch to prevent the tear from getting bigger and letting the synthetic fibres escape. 
Not sure about repairing it yourself? Don’t worry!  

Got a snag? Here’s how you can repair your sleeveless down vest

A fabric’s water repellency is its ability to make water run off its surface without being absorbed. This prevents the fabric from absorbing water and keeps it lightweight and warm. 
The down jacket’s material is water-repellent. We recommend wearing a waterproof jacket over top in the event of prolonged exposure to rain.

The fabric is made water-repellent by treating its outer surface; however, this property may deteriorate with use.

We recommend restoring it after each wash.

270 g/m² fabric with a windproof membrane and fleece lining.

Specially treated so water slides off the fabric.

A windproof, breathable membrane blocks the wind chill.

2 zip hand pockets, 1 zip chest pocket, 2 inner pockets.

Durable material and high-quality construction.

Robustness

Designed for sailing in cool weather, this windproof vest will protect you from cold wind and spray.

Iron at a maximum soleplate temperature of 150°C.

Closed Pocket

Water-Repellent

To Bring Warmth

The collar is 6 cm high in size L, protecting your neck from the wind and cold.

The invisible waist drawstring can be adjusted to prevent wind from blowing in. It can be tightened or loosened on both sides.

The vest has 2 inner pockets and 3 outer zip pockets

that can be opened quickly and easily.

Technical features

Softshell is a high-tech fabric combining three materials: a breathable, windproof membrane sandwiched between a water-repellent outer layer and a warm fleece inner layer. Softshell is warm, breathable, and lightweight. It provides great freedom of movement.

Softshell

An exterior coating makes the fleece more water-resistant. Water runs off the fabric’s surface without being absorbed, keeping the jacket light and dry. This treatment must be reapplied several times throughout the product’s life. Water-repellent treatment products are available in our stores.

Water repellency

Breathability is a fabric’s ability to let the body’s perspiration escape. It is measured by the fabric’s resistance to evaporative heat transfer (RET). The vest’s RET value is 6. RET is a resistance index; the lower the value, the greater the breathability. RET 6–9: extremely breathable; RET 10–13: highly breathable; RET 14–17: breathable; RET 18–20: not very breathable; RET 20+: not breathable.

Breathability and RET index

The clo unit is a measure of thermal resistance (insulation). To determine its clo value, the fleece is exposed to a temperature near body temperature and a controlled external temperature. The higher a material’s clo value, the greater its ability to retain body heat. The greater the clo index, the better the technical fabric will retain your body heat.

Clo index

Protection from the wind is critical, as it can strip heat away from the body, whether you’re active or at rest. The wind chill index measures how the air feels when factoring in the wind and cold. If the temperature is 5°C and wind speed is 30 km/h, the apparent temperature will be 0°C. If the temperature is 0°C and wind speed is 30 km/h, the apparent temperature will be -6°C. The materials used in our products help to counter wind chill.

Men's Vests

Windproof features on the front protect you from the cold and wind.

Laser cut on the back for excellent ventilation.

Three back pockets, one of which has a secure closure.

This warm, windproof ski vest is designed for cross-country skiing at a low intensity.

Intensity

reflective

Practice Motivation

This vest is padded to keep you warm during cross-country skiing outings.
The synthetic polyester wadding traps a lot of air. Since air is insulating, 
the wadding protects you against the cold. 
Wear this vest over a technical T-shirt or as a second layer in cold weather.

We recommend the three-layer technique. 
Layer 1: A second skin (technical base layer) that wicks away moisture to keep your skin dry.
Layer 2: An insulating layer (T-shirt, fleece) that provides warmth and wicks moisture outwards.
Layer 3: An outer layer (jacket) that protects against the elements (wind, snow, cold).

Adjust the number of layers according to your physical activity and the weather, and make sure that the clothing is breathable.

How to stay warm and dry during cross-country skiing outings

Did you know that the wind makes you feel colder? 
With an outdoor temperature of 0°C and wind speed of 20 km/h, the temperature fees like -10°C.
Windproof features reduce windchill by blocking airflow and wind.

Why should you protect yourself from the wind?

Comfortable between 10°C and 0°C. Padding with good fill power (100 g/m²).

Stand-up collar at the chin includes protective tab on the zipper.

User comfort

2 zippered pockets for securing your belongings.

Easy to care for

This padded jacket weighs approximately 400 g in size L.

This cool-weather padded hiking jacket has you covered for a wide range of activities.

The filling of this padded jacket is made from 90% recycled polyester fibres.
For the lining, we use a bi-ton dyeing process, where only every other thread is dyed. This dyed thread is also the result of dope dyeing, which incorporates the colour pigments during the initial thread manufacture to avoid the use of dyeing baths and to reduce our water consumption.
This process can reduce CO2 emissions by 40% compared to traditional dyeing methods.

Check out the eco-design of this padded jacket.

When worn as a third layer, this padded jacket has a temperature rating of 0°C, which was certified during a standardized test in a thermal chamber.
The model was wearing a synthetic long-sleeved T-shirt and a light fleece underneath. It works with a simulated 5 km/h wind. 

In our heat comparison tool, this is equivalent to 1 star.

We also tested this product in static mode; its temperature rating is +10°C in this case.

Thermal insulation.

We use a 100% polyester wadding (90% recycled): 100 g/sqm in the body and 60 g/sqm in the sleeves.

Technical information on the filling

The quilted fabric is water-repellent. This means that water rolls off the fabric and does not soak into the padded jacket as quickly. However, the jacket is not waterproof. We recommend wearing a waterproof jacket over the padded jacket in the event of prolonged exposure to rain.

In case of rain

A fabric’s water repellency is its ability to make water run off its surface without being absorbed.
This prevents the fabric from absorbing water and keeps it lightweight and warm. The fabric of this down jacket is water repellent, however, we recommend that you wear a waterproof jacket over it in case of rain. The fabric is made water-repellent by treating its outer surface; however, this property may deteriorate with use.

We recommend restoring it after each wash.

The material’s water repellency (not to be confused with waterproofing)

Once you have cleaned your padded jacket, we recommend using a water-repellent reactivator spray to preserve the hydrophobic properties of the outer fabric.To renew the fabric’s water-repellent properties and optimise performance throughout the lifespan of your garment.

Restoring water repellency

Synthetic filling is a useful alternative to feathers, offering:
- good insulating capacity, even when wet
- breathable enough for dynamic activities (down is recommended for static activity)
- easy to maintain: machine wash at 30°C and tumble dry

The benefits of synthetic filling

Snags are common when hiking in a padded jacket. Simply mend it or apply an iron-on patch to prevent the tear from getting bigger, causing the synthetic fibres to escape. 

Not confident about repairing it yourself? Don’t worry! Our in-store workshops offer a repair service to mend your padded jacket using an iron-on patch.

A snag? This is how to repair your down jacket

Protect against the cold. Perfect for mid-season. Heat level 1/5.

Palm reinforced with a non-slip grip for easier use of poles.

Conductive fabric on the index and thumb for using your smartphone.

Tactile efficiency

The gloves’ object handling ability: 4/5 rating when worn alone.

Dexterity

Pairing buckle to clip the gloves together. Ideal for storing them.

Ease of use

These gloves were designed to keep your hands warm when hiking in cold weather.

abrasion 

Season

Reinforced Palm

Options

anti-slip

Tightening Type

All our gloves are lab-tested on a thermal hand. The temperature ratings (recommended and limit) come from a study carried out with a test panel of 23 walkers exposed to temperatures ranging from 5°C to -20°C and 10 km/h winds. These temperatures are only valid in walking conditions.
The 500 gloves have a warmth rating of 1 out of 5. Recommended temperature: 9°C
Limit temperature: 4°C

How is usage temperature measured?

Size - Circumference of palm

3XS - 16.9-17.7 cm (6.7-7 in)
2XS - 17.8-18.5 cm (7-7.3 in) 
XS - 18.6-19.3 cm (7.3-7.6 in)
S - 19.4-20.1 cm (7.7-7.9 in)
M - 20.2-20.9 cm (8-8.2 in)
L - 21-21.7 cm (8.3-85 in)
XL - 21.8-22.5 cm (8.6-8.9 in)
2XL - 22.6-23.3 cm (8.9-9.1 in)
3XL - 23.4-24.1 cm (9.2-9.5 in)
4XL - 24.2-24.9 cm (9.5-9.8 in)

Size chart

In the same way you wear several layers of clothing when hiking, you can wear liner gloves under your gloves that will act as a thermal base layer. This multi-layer system enables several layers of air to form around your hands, efficiently insulating them from the cold. 
Remember to wear large enough gloves so your fingers do not become constricted. Compression reduces blood circulation in the fingers.

How to effectively protect your hands from the cold

When active, the body generates heat that is preserved by your clothing’s thermal insulation. If clothing is inadequate, your body cools and circulation to your hands and feet drops to keep your upper body warm. Your clothing can therefore play a role in keeping your hands warm.

How to keep your hands warm with the right clothing

The dexterity of a glove is its ability to handle objects. Our 500 gloves have been rated in a laboratory. The closer the glove’s dexterity is to 5, the more the glove can handle objects in the same way a bare hand can. For example, we tested the 500 gloves for putting on and opening a jacket, handling objects in a bivouac, and eating and drinking.
The 500 gloves have a warmth rating of 4 out of 5.

What is a glove’s dexterity?

Pull the wrist strap with the opposite hand to put them on quickly and easily.

Easy to put on.

The 500 stretch gloves are not windproof.
Did you know that the wind makes you feel colder? With an outdoor temperature of 0°C and a 20 km/h wind, the perceived temperature will be -10°C. The windproof components reduce the wind chill.
We recommend buying our Trek 500 waterproof and windproof over-gloves to complement these gloves.

Are these gloves windproof?

Avoid placing them on a heat source to dry. This could damage the fibre and they could lose their shape.

Did your liner gloves get wet?

Women's Gloves

Insulation with brushed inner and outer layers (200 g/m²).

Breathable polyester knit fabric. Built-in zipper.

Lightweight

Two zipper pockets secure personal items.

This warm, breathable, and affordable fleece vest was designed for occasional hiking.

Skill Level

Grammage

The fabric’s texture and brushed knit trap air.
This air acts as a natural insulator, keeping the body warm.Lab-tested for comfort at temperatures from 7°C to 10°C without an additional jacket.

Fleece material: Insulates with air

Wear on our hiking fleeces is tested to guarantee durability. We guarantee:
- the abrasion resistance and the arms in movement, so that the pilling is delayed
- the strength of the seams
- the resistance of the fleece material after 3 washes
- colourfastness after washing and when exposed to UV light or contact with perspiration

Guaranteed lifespan of two years

Created in our international design centre at the foot of the Mont Blanc in France, this product is then manufactured and assembled by our suppliers in Vietnam and Bangladesh.
These are partners that have genuine expertise in making our fleeces and with whom we collaborate closely. 
Thanks to this relationship of trust with our industrial partners, we can create high-quality technical products.

Where do our fleeces come from?

Our Quechua global design centre is based in Passy, at the foot of Mont Blanc in Haute-Savoie. 
This location makes it a real meeting place for our teams and outdoor sports enthusiasts. It’s the perfect place to design quality hiking products by applying our full expertise.

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