Down Insulation

The Superior Down series from Montbell includes a number of modern classics, The Down Vest is no exception it has an impressively low weight, an amazingly small pack size and a superb warmth-to-weight ration. We are seriously impressed with this vest…

The Montbell Superior Down Round Neck Jacket is a lightweight, packable down jacket with a snap button front. It is a good choice for layering in cold weather. However, the snap buttons can be difficult to use with cold hands. Montbell...

The Superior Down jacket shaves a little bit of weight off it's predecessor while keeping the same high level of warmth for its very low weight. An Excellent choice as a lightweight mid-layer or outer for a range of different adventures.  Montbe…

UOG TOP PICK:  The Superior Down series from Montbell includes a number of modern classics. The combination of low weight, amazingly small pack size and relative warmth are impressive. A top pick! Montbell says:  Reliable ultralight down..…

The Montbell Alpine Light Down Vest delivers excellent performance and is warm, packable, and thoughtfully designed. Montbell says:  Combines 800 Fill Power EX Down with a lightweight yet durable, wind-shedding and water repellent face fabric t…

Compressible and warm, this jacket is perfect over a base layer, or under a shell, good around the campsite on a chilly night, and equally good around town when you are not in the hills. Patagonia says: The perfect warmth for just about everything, o…

Light, warm and built for movement in the mountains Montane says:  With a focus on efficient performance, the Anti-Freeze Lite Hoodie utilises lightweight Pertex Quantum fabric and high performance Allied Feather ExpeDRY 800FP Goose down. Essent…

Warmth refined for cold, dry days in the hills Montane says:  Blending high performance materials with advanced construction techniques and fit, the Anti-Freeze offers adaptable cold weather protection in the mountains. Windproof Pertex Quantum.…

The Montbell Alpine Light Down Jacket combines impressive warmth with minimal weight and excellent packability. Suitable as a mid-layer or outer layer in moderately cold and dry weather. Montbell says:  The Alpine Light Down Series is our highly…

Reliable insulation with strong weather protection for cold, exposed conditions. Montbell says:  Combining waterproof, highly breathable DRYTEC with high-quality 800 fill power EX Down, this down jacket offers soft, lightweight comfort and weath…

This is a great winter jacket, warm, comfortable, with a great fit and some some well-engineered features. Montbell says:  Featuring excellent windproofed insulation, this lightweight down parka provides you with the comfort you need on those...

Lightweight warmth meets rugged durability—perfect for unpredictable adventures. Outdoor Research says The Helium Down Jacket is the ultimate alpine insulator; ultralight, ruggedly durable, and perfect for layering underneath a shell or worn on…

Compressible and warm, this jacket is perfect over a base layer, or under a shell, good around the campsite on a chilly night, and equally good around town when you are not in the hills. Patagonia says:  The perfect warmth for just about everyth…

Rab's Argon Pants are midi-channel, stitch-through, down filled pants. Ideal for using around camp, in a bivi system or to boost the warmth in your sleeping bag.  Rab says The Argon Pants are filled with the highest quality 800FP RDS Certified.…

The Montbell Neige Down Parka is a lightweight insulation piece with an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio. It features a durable outer shell, 2-way adjustable hood, four pockets, and compresses for easy packing. Montbell says:  Designed to provid…

The Montbell Alpine Light Down Parka is a versatile, lightweight, high-performance mid-layer with 800 Fill Power EX Down insulation and a 20-denier Ballistic Nylon shell. Montbell says:  The Alpine Light Down Series is our highly functional...

This is a great winter jacket, warm, comfortable, with a great fit and some some well-engineered features. Montbell says:  Combining waterproof, highly breathable DRYTEC with high-quality 800 fill power EX Down, this down parka offers soft,...

Montbell Tec Down Pants offer reliable warmth and functionality in cold weather. They feature 800 Fill Power EX Down insulation, a water-repellent finish, and reinforced nylon at the seat and knees. Montbell says:  Originally engineered for the…

Compressible and warm, this jacket is perfect over a base layer, or under a shell, good around the campsite on a chilly night, and equally good around town when you are not in the hills. Patagonia says: The perfect warmth for just about everything…

Serious warmth and thoughtful design for cold, technical environments. Montane says:  Combining high performance Allied Feather ExpeDRY 800FP Goose down with lightweight Pertex Quantum fabric, the Anti-Freeze XT Hoodie is designed for comprehens…

A well-balanced, mountain-ready jacket that combines strong warmth, weather resistance, and reliable construction for cold, technical conditions. Rab says:  Built to accompany you everywhere, this all-mountain down jacket offers dependable warmt…

High warmth, robust protection, and excellent alpine detailing for technical winter use. Montane says:  Combining lightweight PERTEX QUANTUM Diamond Fuse alongside innovative ALLIED FEATHER ExpeDRY 800FP Goose down, the Kamen offers lightweight.…

Serious warmth and refined design for alpine and expedition conditions. Mountain Equipment says:  Highly protective down pants with exceptional mobility for Alpine style climbing at altitude and fast moving Polar journeys. Developed for hard...

UOG TOP PICK: Exceptional warmth-to-weight performance for technical alpine missions — the Xeros is built to excel on the coldest, highest ground. Mountain Equipment says:  A super-lightweight and highly protective down jacket for the hard…

A dependable cold-weather workhorse offering excellent warmth, durability, and refined alpine detailing for harsh winter conditions. Rab says:  Your hardwearing winter refuge, this iconic down jacket offers reliable warmth, mobility, and packabi…

UOG TOP PICK: Warm, tough, and expedition-ready, the Montane Kamen XT Down Hoodie combines high-loft down with durable fabrics — a top choice for the coldest and most technical alpine conditions. Montane says:  Combining lightweight PERTEX…

We're working out what we think - we'll add our view here!  Patagonia says:  For committing climbs that require rugged insulation, the Durable Down Parka is a lofty and warm 800-fill-power down belay jacket with a two-way zipper that...

Exceptional warmth and full wind protection make this a dependable alpine insulation piece for exposed winter conditions. Rab says:  Delivering warmth, low weight, and protection against howling winds, the Infinity Windstopper Hoody excels on...

UOG TOP PICK: Exceptional warmth, robust protection, and refined detailing make the Mountain Equipment Kryos Down Jacket a standout choice for demanding alpine and winter conditions. A top pick for serious cold-weather performance. Mountain Equipment…

UOG TOP PICK: Exceptionally warm, durable, and expedition-ready, the Rab Positron Pro Down Hoody delivers trusted protection for extreme cold and high-altitude conditions—a top pick for serious winter missions. Rab says:  Providing welcome…

The Resolution Jacket is a unique bonded box-wall construction down-filled jacket with a fully waterproof Pertex Shield outer. A really warm, comfortable and durable jacket for use in extreme conditions.  Rab says The Resolution is a unique fu…

A jacket for extreme conditions, whale watching off the coast of Iceland? belaying up a frozen water fall? Going to the football in January? This is the jacket for you. Rab says:  A robust, waterproof down jacket built for extreme conditions...