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

  1. R 4,999.00
    Rating:
    98%
    Men's Extreme Glacier Down Jacket
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  2. R 3,999.00
    Rating:
    100%
    Men's Glacier Down Puffer Jacket
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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

  1. R 2,899.00
    Rating:
    90%
    Men's Terrain Down Hooded Puffer Jacket
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  2. R 2,399.00
    Rating:
    91%
    Ladies Terrain Down Puffer Jacket
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  3. R 2,499.00
    Rating:
    87%
    Men's Bush Jacket
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LIGHTWEIGHT

Conditions

Ideal layering pieces that provide a great warmth-to-weight ratio.

Best For

Hiking, Everyday

Key Features

Lightweight
Wind Resistant
Warmth

  1. R 2,999.00 Regular Price R 3,299.00
    Rating:
    94%
    Men's Discovery 3-in-1 Jacket
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  2. R 1,499.00
    Rating:
    98%
    Men's Lyon XT-3 Softshell Jacket
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  3. R 2,999.00 Regular Price R 3,299.00
    Rating:
    100%
    Ladies Discovery 3-in-1 Jacket
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  4. R 1,799.00
    Rating:
    93%
    Ladies Hydrolite Rain Shell
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  5. R 1,999.00
    Rating:
    95%
    Men's Oracle XT-1 Softshell Jacket
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  6. R 1,699.00
    Rating:
    89%
    Men's Active XT-3 Softshell Jacket
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  7. R 1,499.00
    Rating:
    97%
    Ladies Lyon XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    View Product
  8. R 1,699.00
    Rating:
    98%
    Ladies Active XT-3 Softshell Jacket
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  9. R 1,499.00
    Rating:
    96%
    Men's Fairfax XT-2 Softshell Jacket
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  10. R 1,299.00
    Rating:
    100%
    Men's Fairfax XT-2 Softshell Waistcoat
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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

  1. R 4,999.00
    Rating:
    98%
    Men's Extreme Glacier Down Jacket
    View Product
  2. R 3,999.00
    Rating:
    100%
    Men's Glacier Down Puffer Jacket
    View Product

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

  1. R 2,899.00
    Rating:
    90%
    Men's Terrain Down Hooded Puffer Jacket
    View Product
  2. R 2,399.00
    Rating:
    91%
    Ladies Terrain Down Puffer Jacket
    View Product
  3. R 2,499.00
    Rating:
    87%
    Men's Bush Jacket
    View Product

LIGHTWEIGHT

Conditions

Ideal layering pieces that provide a great warmth-to-weight ratio.

Best For

Hiking, Everyday

Key Features

Lightweight
Wind Resistant
Warmth

  1. R 2,999.00 Regular Price R 3,299.00
    Rating:
    94%
    Men's Discovery 3-in-1 Jacket
    View Product
  2. R 1,499.00
    Rating:
    98%
    Men's Lyon XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    View Product
  3. R 2,999.00 Regular Price R 3,299.00
    Rating:
    100%
    Ladies Discovery 3-in-1 Jacket
    View Product
  4. R 1,799.00
    Rating:
    93%
    Ladies Hydrolite Rain Shell
    View Product
  5. R 1,999.00
    Rating:
    95%
    Men's Oracle XT-1 Softshell Jacket
    View Product
  6. R 1,699.00
    Rating:
    89%
    Men's Active XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    View Product
  7. R 1,499.00
    Rating:
    97%
    Ladies Lyon XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    View Product
  8. R 1,699.00
    Rating:
    98%
    Ladies Active XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    View Product
  9. R 1,499.00
    Rating:
    96%
    Men's Fairfax XT-2 Softshell Jacket
    View Product
  10. R 1,299.00
    Rating:
    100%
    Men's Fairfax XT-2 Softshell Waistcoat
    View Product

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