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 Jacket
    Rating:
    100%
    As low as R 6,999.00
    Malamute Down Snow Jacket
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    Men's Extreme Glacier Down Jacket
    Rating:
    98%
    As low as R 4,699.00
    Men's Extreme Glacier Down Jacket
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    Men's Glacier Down Jacket
    Rating:
    100%
    As low as R 3,699.00
    Men's Glacier Down Jacket
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  4. FA2394-AutumnDrop_0.jpg
    Ladies Arctic Down Jacket
    Rating:
    91%
    As low as R 3,299.00
    Ladies Arctic Down 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. Men's Transit Down Hooded Jacket
    Men's Transit Down Hooded Jacket
    Rating:
    89%
    As low as R 2,799.00
    Men's Transit Down Hooded Jacket
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    Ladies Transit Down Jacket
    Rating:
    83%
    As low as R 1,799.00 Regular Price R 2,399.00
    Ladies Transit Down Jacket
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  3. Men's Bush Jacket
    Men's Bush Jacket
    Rating:
    93%
    As low as R 1,999.00
    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. Men's Discovery 3-in-1 Jacket
    Men's Discovery 3-in-1 Jacket
    Rating:
    94%
    As low as R 2,999.00
    Men's Discovery 3-in-1 Jacket
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  2. Men's Lyon XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    Men's Lyon XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    Rating:
    97%
    As low as R 1,124.00 Regular Price R 1,499.00
    Men's Lyon XT-3 Softshell Jacket
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    Ladies Discovery 3-in-1 Jacket
    Rating:
    100%
    As low as R 2,999.00
    Ladies Discovery 3-in-1 Jacket
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  4. Men's Hydrolite Rain Jacket
    Men's Hydrolite Rain Jacket
    Rating:
    83%
    As low as R 1,799.00
    Men's Hydrolite Rain Jacket
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  5. Ladies Hydrolite Rain Jacket
    As low as R 1,799.00
    Ladies Hydrolite Rain Jacket
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    Men's Oracle XT-1 Softshell Jacket
    Rating:
    94%
    As low as R 1,499.00 Regular Price R 1,999.00
    Men's Oracle XT-1 Softshell Jacket
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    Men's Active XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    Rating:
    89%
    As low as R 1,274.00 Regular Price R 1,699.00
    Men's Active XT-3 Softshell Jacket
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  8. FA2154-Black_0.jpg
    Ladies Oracle XT-1 Softshell Jacket
    Rating:
    67%
    As low as R 1,499.00 Regular Price R 1,999.00
    Ladies Oracle XT-1 Softshell Jacket
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  9. Ladies Lyon XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    Ladies Lyon XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    Rating:
    96%
    As low as R 1,124.00 Regular Price R 1,499.00
    Ladies Lyon XT-3 Softshell Jacket
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    Ladies Active XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    Rating:
    98%
    As low as R 1,274.00 Regular Price R 1,699.00
    Ladies Active XT-3 Softshell Jacket
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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. fa391-red_1.jpg
    Malamute Down Snow Jacket
    Rating:
    100%
    As low as R 6,999.00
    Malamute Down Snow Jacket
    View Product
  2. FA264-charcoal_0.jpg
    Men's Extreme Glacier Down Jacket
    Rating:
    98%
    As low as R 4,699.00
    Men's Extreme Glacier Down Jacket
    View Product
  3. FA223-black_0.jpg
    Men's Glacier Down Jacket
    Rating:
    100%
    As low as R 3,699.00
    Men's Glacier Down Jacket
    View Product
  4. FA2394-AutumnDrop_0.jpg
    Ladies Arctic Down Jacket
    Rating:
    91%
    As low as R 3,299.00
    Ladies Arctic Down 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. Men's Transit Down Hooded Jacket
    Men's Transit Down Hooded Jacket
    Rating:
    89%
    As low as R 2,799.00
    Men's Transit Down Hooded Jacket
    View Product
  2. FA2032-black_0.jpg
    Ladies Transit Down Jacket
    Rating:
    83%
    As low as R 1,799.00 Regular Price R 2,399.00
    Ladies Transit Down Jacket
    View Product
  3. Men's Bush Jacket
    Men's Bush Jacket
    Rating:
    93%
    As low as R 1,999.00
    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. Men's Discovery 3-in-1 Jacket
    Men's Discovery 3-in-1 Jacket
    Rating:
    94%
    As low as R 2,999.00
    Men's Discovery 3-in-1 Jacket
    View Product
  2. Men's Lyon XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    Men's Lyon XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    Rating:
    97%
    As low as R 1,124.00 Regular Price R 1,499.00
    Men's Lyon XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    View Product
  3. FA2024-CoolGreyDuskRose_0.jpg
    Ladies Discovery 3-in-1 Jacket
    Rating:
    100%
    As low as R 2,999.00
    Ladies Discovery 3-in-1 Jacket
    View Product
  4. Men's Hydrolite Rain Jacket
    Men's Hydrolite Rain Jacket
    Rating:
    83%
    As low as R 1,799.00
    Men's Hydrolite Rain Jacket
    View Product
  5. Ladies Hydrolite Rain Jacket
    As low as R 1,799.00
    Ladies Hydrolite Rain Jacket
    View Product
  6. FA2153-Black_0.jpg
    Men's Oracle XT-1 Softshell Jacket
    Rating:
    94%
    As low as R 1,499.00 Regular Price R 1,999.00
    Men's Oracle XT-1 Softshell Jacket
    View Product
  7. FA2008-DarkCharcoal_0.jpg
    Men's Active XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    Rating:
    89%
    As low as R 1,274.00 Regular Price R 1,699.00
    Men's Active XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    View Product
  8. FA2154-Black_0.jpg
    Ladies Oracle XT-1 Softshell Jacket
    Rating:
    67%
    As low as R 1,499.00 Regular Price R 1,999.00
    Ladies Oracle XT-1 Softshell Jacket
    View Product
  9. Ladies Lyon XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    Ladies Lyon XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    Rating:
    96%
    As low as R 1,124.00 Regular Price R 1,499.00
    Ladies Lyon XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    View Product
  10. FA2009-DarkCharcoal_0.jpg
    Ladies Active XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    Rating:
    98%
    As low as R 1,274.00 Regular Price R 1,699.00
    Ladies Active XT-3 Softshell Jacket
    View Product

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