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 4,699.00
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Men's Glacier Down JacketRating:100%As low as R 3,699.00
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Ladies Arctic Down JacketRating:91%As low as R 3,299.00
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 R 2,799.00
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Ladies Transit Down JacketRating:83%As low as R 1,799.00 Regular Price R 2,399.00
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Men's Bush JacketRating:93%As low as R 1,999.00
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 R 2,999.00
-
Men's Lyon XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:97%As low as R 1,124.00 Regular Price R 1,499.00
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Ladies Discovery 3-in-1 JacketRating:100%As low as R 2,999.00
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Men's Hydrolite Rain JacketRating:83%As low as R 1,799.00
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As low as R 1,799.00
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Men's Oracle XT-1 Softshell JacketRating:94%As low as R 1,499.00 Regular Price R 1,999.00
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Men's Active XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:89%As low as R 1,274.00 Regular Price R 1,699.00
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Ladies Oracle XT-1 Softshell JacketRating:67%As low as R 1,499.00 Regular Price R 1,999.00
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Ladies Lyon XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:96%As low as R 1,124.00 Regular Price R 1,499.00
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Ladies Active XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:98%As low as R 1,274.00 Regular Price 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 4,699.00
-
Men's Glacier Down JacketRating:100%As low as R 3,699.00
-
Ladies Arctic Down JacketRating:91%As low as R 3,299.00
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 R 2,799.00
-
Ladies Transit Down JacketRating:83%As low as R 1,799.00 Regular Price R 2,399.00
-
Men's Bush JacketRating:93%As low as R 1,999.00
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 R 2,999.00
-
Men's Lyon XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:97%As low as R 1,124.00 Regular Price R 1,499.00
-
Ladies Discovery 3-in-1 JacketRating:100%As low as R 2,999.00
-
Men's Hydrolite Rain JacketRating:83%As low as R 1,799.00
-
As low as R 1,799.00
-
Men's Oracle XT-1 Softshell JacketRating:94%As low as R 1,499.00 Regular Price R 1,999.00
-
Men's Active XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:89%As low as R 1,274.00 Regular Price R 1,699.00
-
Ladies Oracle XT-1 Softshell JacketRating:67%As low as R 1,499.00 Regular Price R 1,999.00
-
Ladies Lyon XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:96%As low as R 1,124.00 Regular Price R 1,499.00
-
Ladies Active XT-3 Softshell JacketRating:98%As low as R 1,274.00 Regular Price R 1,699.00
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