Layer up for brisk hikes or whatever activities during shoulder season. Warm and compressible, this sleeveless down vest is filled with 90% down and 10% feathers, saving weight in your hiking bag while providing warmth.
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Padding: 10.0% Grey duck feather, 90.0% Grey duck down, Main lining: 100.0% Polyamide, Main fabric: 100.0% Polyamide, Padding - Inner fabric: 100.0% Polyester
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This down jacket was tested during a week-long hike in the Mont Blanc mountain range in France. The feedback provided by our hikers allowed us to validate this down jacket for mountain hiking.
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Store on a hanger in a dry place. Do not store folded.
Warmth
Down with fill power of 800 cuin (cubic inches). Jacket hem drawstring.
Compact design
Easily folds away into its left-hand pocket.
Water repellent
Outer fabric treated to prevent water infiltration. PFC-free.
Pockets
2 zipped hand pockets.
Abrasion resistance
Outer fabric: 100% polyamide, 35 g/m². 15-denier fabric.
Weight
This sleeveless jacket weighs approximately 220 g (7 ¾ oz.) in size L.
Why wear a down vest?
A vest helps to keep your body warm: It protects the chest, neck, and core from the cold, as these areas are especially sensitive to chills. It’s sleeveless so it saves space in your backpack and provides even more breathability during exercise, as well as excellent freedom of movement when worn under a jacket. Worn underneath the MT 100 Hiking Down Jacket, the vest can provide 6°C of extra warmth compared to a down jacket worn without the vest.
The advantages of down and feather filling
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 wadding is lighter than synthetic and provides the same warmth. This saves more weight in your backpack. - Ultra-compressible.
Measuring the fill power of down and feather filling
Fill power is a measure of the down’s thermal insulation capacity and potential to trap air. It’s expressed in cuin (cubic inches). Down with higher fill power will take up more space, trap more air, and provide greater thermal insulation. With a 90% down and 10% feather filling, this jacket has a guaranteed fill power of 800 cuin or more (international standard).
How to care for a down and feather vest
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. Our advice: 1. Machine wash at 30°C with detergent specially formulated for down or technical garments. 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.
Water repellency (different from waterproofing)
This fabric is water-repellent. Water repellency keeps the fabric lightweight and warm. It’s recommended to wear a waterproof jacket over top in the rain. Treatment on the outer surface achieves water repellency, but the treatment can deteriorate with use. We recommend restoring it after each wash.
Restoring water repellency
After washing, we recommend using a water-repellent spray to prevent water absorption. This renews water-repellent properties and improves performance throughout the garment’s life cycle.
Got a snag? Here’s how you can repair your sleeveless down vest
Snags are common during hikes. The good news is that it can be repaired to prevent further tearing and to stop feathers from escaping. Need help repairing? Don’t worry! Some of our in-store workshops offer a repair service to mend your padded jacket.
Filling weight
XS:67.5 g (2.4 oz.) S: 71 g (2.5 oz.) M: 76.5 g (2.7 oz.) L: 82 g (2.9 oz.) XL: 88 g (3.1 oz.) XXL: 94.5 g (3.33 oz.) XXXL: 101 g (3.6 oz.)
4.6/5
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Mon, Nov 21, 2022
Vest
Manny
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: 2 week or less
: en_CA
Warm and light
| Warmth | 5 | |
| Compact design | 5 | |
| Water repellent | 5 |
Brand''s answer:
Hello Manny, Thank you for taking the time to write to us about your product experience. We truly appreciate your feedback. We would really appreciate it if you could also drop us a google review, it will help others find out about our store easily: https://g.page/r/CfN9rpYl0d
wfEAg/review Wishing you a fantastic day :) Thanks & Regards, Decathlon Brampton Team
...Thu, Feb 02, 2023
Excellent rapport qualité prix
Freddy
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: 8 to 12 months
: fr_CA
In summary, as good as any of the big brands for a fraction of the cost. Aussi bien que les grandes marques a une fraction du prix. European sizing - pick one size up.
| Water repellent | 4 | |
| Compact design | 5 | |
| Warmth | 5 |
Brand''s answer:
Bonjour Freddy, Merci pour votre avis. Nous sommes ravis d'avoir eu autant d'avis de votre part Belle Journée Pierre Leader Service Client Quebec #decathlonsaintefoy
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Fri, Dec 13, 2024
Poor
sam
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: en_GB
Poor Don't buy The product it very poorly made. I returned this item
| Value for money | 1 | |
| Warmth | 1 | |
| Compact design | 1 | |
| Water repellent | 1 |
Brand''s answer:
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to review our product. We are sorry to hear that this product does not meet your expectations. We hope this experience does not change your perspective of future purchases. Kind Regards Dean
Wed, Nov 13, 2024
Good
Atis
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: 8 to 12 months
: en_GB
Good light
| Pockets | 5 | |
| Value for money | 5 | |
| Weight | 5 | |
| Abrasion resistance | 5 |
Brand''s answer:
Hi,Thank you for the 5* product review! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re happy with your purchase.We appreciate the time you have taken to review this product and that you have shared your good experience to help others make a purchase. We hope to see you back soon. Kind reg
ards, Dean
...Tue, Mar 21, 2023
nice jacket
Jon
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: 4 to 6 months
: en_GB
My second one of these jackets so thats a comment on my liking for them. Their weakness like many jackets of this material is the ease at which they rip. Light weight, packs small if required and warm great for everyday use
| Warmth | 5 | |
| Compact design | 5 | |
| Water repellent | 3 |
Mon, Mar 06, 2023
Very Warm For The Weight.
Mike
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: 3 to 8 weeks
: en_GB
Good warmth and lightweight. Good fit. I didn't realise that the gilet packs away into it's own pocket which was an added bonus. I always unpack it and put the gilet on a coat hanger if I'm not going to use it for a day or two to try and minimise the down clumping up in places
or the gilet becoming overly creased.
...| Warmth | 5 | |
| Compact design | 5 | |
| Water repellent | 4 |
Tue, Jan 03, 2023
Very slim fit - Size Up
Steven
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: 2 week or less
: en_GB
I have been on the lookout for a reasonably priced down gilet and eventually decided on this forclaz gilet. In the short time i wore it, i could feel the warmth from wearing it but i have had to return as it is just too slim fitting. I ordered a medium, my usual size. I have a
38 inch chest and 32 inch waist but found it just an inch or so too tight and any kind of movement caused it to bunch up around my upper chest. Not a good look. I'm currently deciding wether to size up or look elsewhere as i also found the two pockets a little on the small side and the zip just didnt feel right. I did like the price point, style and of course warmth so i would advise anyone buying this gilet to purchase a size up unless you are exceptionally slim.
...| Water repellent | 3 | |
| Compact design | 4 | |
| Warmth | 5 |
Thu, Dec 15, 2022
Perfect for all day wear
Richard
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: 3 to 8 weeks
: en_GB
So light and comfortable that hardly know it is on. The down filling adds that extra layer to keep warm. I’m normally a medium but this gilet is a very close fit so I went for large and it’s fine. Cannot comment on water repellency as I wear it under a jacket.
Tue, Oct 25, 2022
very good quality
Graham
: 3 to 8 weeks
: en_GB
This is the best gillet I've had, really nice to wear, very light but warm I'm usually a size xl but ordered xxl and fits perfect you will not find a better one for the price or double the price it's a no brainer
Mon, May 19, 2025
Laurent
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: 3 to 8 weeks
: fr_FR
Parfait
| Warmth | 5 | |
| Compact design | 5 | |
| Water repellent | 5 | |
| Value for money | 5 | |
| Look / Design | 5 |