FORCLAZ
Men’s hiking hooded down jacket -5°C MH100 - Blue
This hooded down jacket keeps you warm during your treks in cool weather! Up to -5°C when active and 5°C when static.
Keep the cold wind out when trekking in our RDS-certified down jacket with a hood for extra protection. Battle the elements in style in our padded hood jacket, available in a range of colours.
ID 8858286
BENEFITS
Compact design
Easily folds away into its left-hand pocket using a zip with double puller
Water repellent
Surface-treated outer fabric to prevent water from getting in
Abrasion resistance
Outer fabric: 100% polyamide, 35 g/sqm. 15 denier
Warmth
Comfortable in temp. from 5°C to -5°C. RDS down with a filling power of 800 CUIN
Weight
This down jacket weighs approximately 320g in size L
Pockets
2 zipped hand pockets
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
How warm is this padded jacket?
This down jacket, worn as a 3rd layer, has been certified for an active comfort temperature of -5°C, during a standardised test in a thermal chamber. The model is wearing a synthetic long-sleeved T-shirt and a light fleece underneath. It works with a simulated 5km/h wind. We have also tested this model in static mode. The comfort temperature is +5°C in this case.
What are the advantages of a duck down and feather filling?
The filling power of down has 3 advantages for mountain sports:
- Thermal insulation thanks to the air trapped in the down and feathers.
- Ultra-lightweight: down is lighter than synthetic wadding while offering the same degree of warmth. This saves even more weight in your backpack.
- Ultra-compressible.
What does RDS certification mean?
Responsible Down Standard-certified products contain feathers and down from certified farms that meet animal welfare requirements.
How to measure the fill power of a down and feather wadding?
The fill power is a measure of the down's thermal insulation capacity and its potential to "trap" air. It is expressed in CUIN (cubic inches). So, down with a higher fill power (higher CUIN number) will occupy more space, trap more air and provide greater thermal insulation. This down jacket, filled with 90% down and 10% feathers, has a guaranteed fill power of 800CUIN (international standard) or over.
Water-repellent property of component (not to be confused with waterproofing)
The water repellent property of a fabric is its ability to make water run off its surface without absorbing it. This prevents the fabric from swelling, 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 the rain. The fabric is made water-repellent by treating (PFC-free) its outer surface, however this property may deteriorate with use. We recommend that you restore it after each wash.
How to care for a down jacket?
The down jacket can be worn throughout the winter and will certainly need to be washed. But the less you wash it, the more it will retain its thermal insulation and water repellency.
In summary:
1/Machine wash with a detergent suitable for down or technical garments, at 30°, with 2 or 3 tennis balls. 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 restore the water-repellent properties?
Once you have cleaned your padded jacket, we recommend you use a water-repellent reactivator spray to preserve the hydrophobic properties of the outer fabric. This renews the fabric’s water repellent properties and optimises its performance throughout the lifespan of your garment.
A snag? This is how to repair your down jacket
A tear on a padded jacket can happen when trekking! The good news is that it can be repaired with a repair patch to prevent the tear from getting bigger or feathers from escaping. Don't you feel at ease carrying out this repair yourself? Don't worry! Some Decathlon workshops offer an in-store repair service to mend your padded jacket using a heat-bonded patch.
Weight of the filling
XS: 78g
S: 83g
M: 89g
L: 95g
XL: 103g
2XL: 110g
3XL: 123g
composition
composition
Filling: 10.0% Grey Duck Feather, 90.0% Grey Duck Down; Main fabric: 100.0% Polyamide; Main lining: 100.0% Polyamide; Padding - Inner fabric: 100.0% Polyester
Tips for storage and maintenance
MAXIMUM WASHING TEMPERATURE 30°C. NORMAL TREATMENT.
BLEACHING EXCLUDED.
DRYING IN TUMBLE DRYER POSSIBLE. LOW TEMPERATURE, MAXIMUM DRUM EXHAUST TEMPERATURE 60°C.
DO NOT IRON.
DO NOT DRY CLEAN.
Storage tips
Store on a hanger in a dry place. Do not store folded in its pouch.
Restrictions on use
Not suitable for mountain hiking in rainy weather
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Test product
10 trekkers (5 men and 5 women), independent of Forclaz, tested this down jacket during a week-long trek in November 2016, in the Mont Blanc mountain range. The feedback given to us after this test let us validate this down jacket for mountain trekking.
Warranty
2 Years