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 R6,999.00
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Men's Extreme Glacier Down JacketRating:98%As low as R4,699.00
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Men's Glacier Down JacketRating:100%As low as R3,699.00
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Ladies Arctic Down JacketRating:91%As low as R3,299.00
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
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Men's Transit Down Hooded JacketRating:89%As low as R2,799.00
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Ladies Transit Down JacketRating:80%As low as R1,449.00 Regular Price R2,399.00
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Men's Bush JacketRating:93%As low as R1,999.00
LIGHTWEIGHT
Conditions
Ideal layering pieces that provide a great warmth-to-weight ratio.
Best For
Hiking, Everyday
Key Features
Lightweight
Wind Resistant
Warmth
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Men's Discovery 3-in-1 JacketRating:94%As low as R2,999.00
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Men's Lyon XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:97%As low as R900.00 Regular Price R1,499.00
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Ladies Discovery 3-in-1 JacketRating:100%As low as R2,999.00
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Men's Hydrolite Rain JacketRating:83%As low as R1,799.00
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As low as R1,799.00
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Men's Oracle XT-1 Softshell JacketRating:94%As low as R1,200.00 Regular Price R1,999.00
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Men's Active XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:89%As low as R1,020.00 Regular Price R1,699.00
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Ladies Oracle XT-1 Softshell JacketRating:67%As low as R1,200.00 Regular Price R1,999.00
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Ladies Lyon XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:96%As low as R900.00 Regular Price R1,499.00
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Ladies Active XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:98%As low as R1,020.00 Regular Price R1,699.00
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 R6,999.00
-
Men's Extreme Glacier Down JacketRating:98%As low as R4,699.00
-
Men's Glacier Down JacketRating:100%As low as R3,699.00
-
Ladies Arctic Down JacketRating:91%As low as R3,299.00
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 Transit Down Hooded JacketRating:89%As low as R2,799.00
-
Ladies Transit Down JacketRating:80%As low as R1,449.00 Regular Price R2,399.00
-
Men's Bush JacketRating:93%As low as R1,999.00
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 R2,999.00
-
Men's Lyon XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:97%As low as R900.00 Regular Price R1,499.00
-
Ladies Discovery 3-in-1 JacketRating:100%As low as R2,999.00
-
Men's Hydrolite Rain JacketRating:83%As low as R1,799.00
-
As low as R1,799.00
-
Men's Oracle XT-1 Softshell JacketRating:94%As low as R1,200.00 Regular Price R1,999.00
-
Men's Active XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:89%As low as R1,020.00 Regular Price R1,699.00
-
Ladies Oracle XT-1 Softshell JacketRating:67%As low as R1,200.00 Regular Price R1,999.00
-
Ladies Lyon XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:96%As low as R900.00 Regular Price R1,499.00
-
Ladies Active XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:98%As low as R1,020.00 Regular Price R1,699.00
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