FORCLAZ
Men’s mountain and trekking padded and hooded jacket - MT500 -10°C
Down jacket with hood designed by our team, all passionate about trekking in the mountains, for trekking in cold weather down to -10°C.
Stay warm in our stylish RDS-certified down jacket, perfect for exploring the great outdoors. This lightweight trekking jacket is made from flexible mesh and can easily be packed into a bag.
ID 8619766
BENEFITS
Compact design
Easily packs into its storage bag
Water repellent
Surface-treated outer fabric free from PFC to prevent water from getting in
Durability
Outer fabric with reinforced mesh to stop tears from worsening
Warmth
Comfortable between 0°C and -10°C. Down with a fill power of 800 CUIN.
Weight
This down jacket weighs approximately 440g in size L
Pockets
2 hand pockets and 1 zipped chest pocket, 2 inner pockets
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
How warm is this padded jacket?
This padded jacket, worn as a 3rd layer, has been certified for an active comfort temperature of -10°C during a standardised test in a thermal chamber. The model is wearing a synthetic long-sleeved T-shirt and a light fleece underneath. It works with a simulated 5 km/h wind. We have also tested this model in static mode. Its comfort temperature is 0°C in this case.
The advantages of a duck down and feather filling
The filling power of down has 3 advantages for mountain sports:
- Thermal insulation thanks to the air trapped in the down and feathers.
- Ultra-lightweight: down is lighter than synthetic wadding while offering the same degree of warmth. This saves even more weight in your backpack.
- Ultra-compressible.
How to measure the fill power of a down and feather wadding?
The fill power is a measure of the down's thermal insulation capacity and its potential to "trap" air. It is expressed in CUIN (cubic inches). So, down with a higher fill power (higher CUIN number) will occupy more space, trap more air and provide greater thermal insulation. This puffer jacket, filled with 90% down and 10% feathers, has a guaranteed fill power of 800 CUIN (international standard) or over.
Weight of filling
XS: 122 g
S: 131 g
M: 140g
L: 149 g
XL: 159 g
2XL: 170 g
3XL: 181 g
4XL: 192g
How to care for a down jacket?
The down jacket can be worn throughout the winter and will certainly need to be washed. But the less you wash it, the more it will retain its thermal insulation and water repellency.
Our advice:
1/Machine wash with a detergent suitable for down or technical garments, at 30°, with 2 or 3 tennis balls. Gentle spin cycle.
2/ tumble dry with 2 or 3 tennis balls, and repeat 2 or 3 times until it is completely dry.
Water-repellent property of component (not to be confused with waterproofing)
The water repellent property of a fabric is its ability to make water run off its surface without absorbing it. This prevents the fabric from swelling, and keeps it lightweight and warm. The fabric of this down jacket is water repellent, however, we recommend that you wear a waterproof jacket over it in the rain. The fabric is made water-repellent by treating (PFC-free) its outer surface, however this property may deteriorate with use. We recommend that you restore it after each wash.
How to restore the water-repellent properties?
Once you have cleaned your padded jacket, we recommend you use a water-repellent reactivator spray to preserve the hydrophobic properties of the outer fabric. This renews the fabric’s water repellent properties and optimises its performance throughout the lifespan of your garment.
A snag? How to repair your fleece
A tear on a padded jacket can happen when trekking! The good news is that it can be repaired with a repair patch to prevent the tear from getting bigger or feathers from escaping. Don't you feel at ease carrying out this repair yourself? Don't worry! Some Decathlon workshops offer an in-store repair service to mend your padded jacket using a heat-bonded patch.
COMPOSITION
composition
Padding: 10.0% Grey duck feather, 90.0% Grey duck down; Main fabric: 100.0% Polyamide (PA); Main lining: 100.0% Polyamide (PA); Pocket: 100.0% Polyethylene Terephtalate (PET)
Tips for storage and maintenance
Machine wash - 30° max - gentle
Do not bleach
Tumble dry - low heat
Do not iron
Do not dry-clean
Storage tips
Store on a hanger in a clean, dry place Do not store folded in its storage bag.
Restrictions on use
Not suitable for mountain hiking in rainy weather
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Test product
4 independent Forclaz trekkers and 4 members of Forclaz tested this down jacket during 3 days of trekking in November 2021 up to 3000 m altitude near Chamonix in the Mont Blanc Country. The feedback given to us after this test let us validate this down jacket for mountain trekking.
Warranty
2 Years
Agree by
Fred: “I never got cold in it, it’s very warm. I felt confident bivouacking in November.” Alex: "The jacket is well cut, good freedom of movement. The high collar is comfortable and the hood fits snugly." Franck: “The numerous pockets are practical and the chest pocket at the right height.” Jérôme: “I used it over a technical base layer and a fleece. It was perfect even in sustained wind. In addition to being comfortable, it is very compressible.”