Insulation Guide
Down, the layer of feathers found closest to a duck’s or geese’s body, is nature’s greatest insulator - it’s lightweight, easily compressible and incredibly warm. All First Ascent Down Jackets are hypoallergenic, made of Responsibly Sourced Down (RDS), and DWR coated. Make sure you stay warm and protected this winter with your next perfect adventure companion.
EXPEDITION
Conditions
Warm with a substantial fill weight. Heavy-duty & water-repellent outer for durability.
Best For
Hiking, Skiing, Expedition

Key Features
Lightweight
Wind Resistant
Warmth
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Malamute Down Snow JacketRating:100%As low as R 6,999.00
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Men's Extreme Glacier Down JacketRating:98%As low as R 4,999.00
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Men's Glacier Down JacketRating:100%As low as R 3,999.00
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Ladies Arctic Down JacketRating:91%As low as R 1,750.00 Regular Price R 3,499.00
MID-WEIGHT
Conditions
Moderate drizzle - surfaces stream with water
0.5mm/hr < 4mm/hr
Best For
Hiking, Mountaineering, Skiing, Everyday

Key Features
Lightweight
Wind Resistant
Warmth
-
Men's Terrain Down Hooded JacketRating:89%As low as R 2,899.00
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Ladies Terrain Down JacketRating:84%As low as R 1,200.00 Regular Price R 2,399.00
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Men's Bush JacketRating:93%As low as R 1,299.00 Regular Price R 2,499.00
LIGHTWEIGHT
Conditions
Ideal layering pieces that provide a great warmth-to-weight ratio.
Best For
Hiking, Everyday

Key Features
Lightweight
Wind Resistant
Warmth
-
Men's Discovery 3-in-1 JacketRating:94%As low as R 3,299.00
-
Men's Lyon XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:97%As low as R 1,499.00
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Ladies Discovery 3-in-1 JacketRating:100%As low as R 3,299.00
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Men's Hydrolite Rain ShellRating:92%As low as R 999.00 Regular Price R 1,799.00
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As low as R 999.00 Regular Price R 1,799.00
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Men's Oracle XT-1 Softshell JacketRating:95%As low as R 1,999.00
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Men's Active XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:89%As low as R 1,699.00
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Ladies Oracle XT-1 Softshell JacketRating:67%As low as R 1,999.00
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Ladies Lyon XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:97%As low as R 1,499.00
-
Ladies Active XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:98%As low as R 1,699.00
Insulation Guide
Down, the layer of feathers found closest to a duck’s or geese’s body, is nature’s greatest insulator - it’s lightweight, easily compressible and incredibly warm. All First Ascent Down Jackets are hypoallergenic, made of Responsibly Sourced Down (RDS), and DWR coated. Make sure you stay warm and protected this winter with your next perfect adventure companion.
EXPEDITION
Conditions
Warm with a substantial fill weight. Heavy-duty & water-repellent outer for durability.
Best For
Hiking, Skiing, Expedition

Key Features
Lightweight
Wind Resistant
Warmth
-
Malamute Down Snow JacketRating:100%As low as R 6,999.00
-
Men's Extreme Glacier Down JacketRating:98%As low as R 4,999.00
-
Men's Glacier Down JacketRating:100%As low as R 3,999.00
-
Ladies Arctic Down JacketRating:91%As low as R 1,750.00 Regular Price R 3,499.00
MID-WEIGHT
Conditions
Moderate drizzle - surfaces stream with water
0.5mm/hr <4mm/hr
Best For
Hiking, Mountaineering, Skiing, Everyday

Key Features
Lightweight
Wind Resistant
Warmth
-
Men's Terrain Down Hooded JacketRating:89%As low as R 2,899.00
-
Ladies Terrain Down JacketRating:84%As low as R 1,200.00 Regular Price R 2,399.00
-
Men's Bush JacketRating:93%As low as R 1,299.00 Regular Price R 2,499.00
LIGHTWEIGHT
Conditions
Ideal layering pieces that provide a great warmth-to-weight ratio.
Best For
Hiking, Everyday

Key Features
Lightweight
Wind Resistant
Warmth
-
Men's Discovery 3-in-1 JacketRating:94%As low as R 3,299.00
-
Men's Lyon XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:97%As low as R 1,499.00
-
Ladies Discovery 3-in-1 JacketRating:100%As low as R 3,299.00
-
Men's Hydrolite Rain ShellRating:92%As low as R 999.00 Regular Price R 1,799.00
-
As low as R 999.00 Regular Price R 1,799.00
-
Men's Oracle XT-1 Softshell JacketRating:95%As low as R 1,999.00
-
Men's Active XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:89%As low as R 1,699.00
-
Ladies Oracle XT-1 Softshell JacketRating:67%As low as R 1,999.00
-
Ladies Lyon XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:97%As low as R 1,499.00
-
Ladies Active XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:98%As low as R 1,699.00
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