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INSULATION (Non-Down)

 


Although down remains a top choice for insulated clothes due to its light weight and low bulk relative to the warmth achieved, artificial insulation is better in situations where clothing is likely to get damp, either from weather or from sweat.

See also the Buffalo section.

 



Patagonia - Men's Micro Puff Vest

Men's Micro Puff Vest A waistcoat version for core body warmth without bulk on the sleeves.

Fabric package is made from lightweight, yet tough, recycled polyester; Shell fabric is durable, windproof and water-repellent. Insulated with 3-oz. continuous-filament recycled polyester and exceptionally warm (even when wet) hollow filament that’s soft, light weight and compressible. Insulation won’t clump or separate, thus eliminating cold spots. Full-length, Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) front zip for easier on/off and ventilation. Left, zippered interior chest pocket doubles as a stuff sack, with carabiner clip-on loop. Two invisible-zippered handwarmer pockets. Chin flap with fold-over zipper cover for comfort; Regular fit
Shell: 1.3-oz., 22-denier double ripstop polyester (90% recycled). Lining: 1.2-oz. 22-denier polyester (50% recycled) with a Deluge® DWR finish. Insulation: 3-oz. Climashield® Green continuous filament polyester (40% recycled).

ca 292g.

Please click for a Patagonia Size Chart


Price: £79.99 [US$123.51] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Patagonia - Women's Micro Puff Vest

Women's Micro Puff Vest A women's version.

ca 272g.

Please click for a Patagonia Size Chart


Price: £79.99 [US$123.51] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Rab - Generator Smock

Generator Smock Nice fitting, lightweight thin insulated pull on top with Primaloft® 1 fill.

Pertex Quantum® inner and outer fabrics, 60g Primaloft® 1 insulation, one chest pocket (into which the whole top can be stored and clipped to a harness) , overlapping kangaroo pocket, lycra cuffs and hem.

A very lightweight bit of kit that is designed to live in the bottom of your rucksack and be pulled on if you get cold during a stop, when belaying etc, or, in an emergency, be used as a mid-layer underneath a tough outer jacket. It is not intended that it should be used as an outer coat itself as the fabric is too lightweight to withstand that sort of use for long.

Weight: 340g

NB Not designed as an outer layer for use with a rucksack - the fabric is too lightweight for that. Use it as a midlayer.

Please click for a Rab Size Chart 


Price: £89.99 [US$138.95] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Rab - Generator Jacket

Generator Jacket Lightweight insulated jacket with Primaloft® 1 fill.

Pertex Quantum® inner and outer fabrics. 100g Primaloft® 1 insulation in the body and 60g in the arms. Two hand warmer pockets. Overlapping kangaroo pocket. Maximum warmth to weight ratio. Packs into pocket.

380g.

NB Not designed as an outer layer for use with a rucksack - the fabric is too lightweight for that. Use it as a midlayer.

Please click for a Rab Size Chart.

Please click the image to see alternative colours. 


Price: £99.99 [US$154.39] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Rab - Generator Vest

Generator Vest Lightweight insulated vest with Primaloft® 1 fill.

Pertex Quantum® inner and outer fabrics. 100g Primaloft® 1 insulation. Two hand warmer pockets and one chest pocket. Maximum warmth to weight ratio. Packs into pocket. Hem drawcord.

290g.

NB Not designed as an outer layer for use with a rucksack - the fabric is too lightweight for that. Use it as a midlayer.

Please click for a Rab Size Chart 


Price: £69.99 [US$108.07] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Rab - Photon Hoody

Photon Hoody A versatile mountain mid-layer or lightweight hooded full-zip jacket to boost to your clothing system. The Hoody will excel in all situations from a lightweight belay jacket at a windy crag to an efficient mid layer in cold weather mountaineering, and is both lighter and more windproof than traditional fleece layers.

Pertex Quantum® inner a super-lightweight fabric allows the weight to be reduced to a minimum and Pertex® Microlight outer provides a tough, windproof material that will stand up to wear and tear, Primaloft® PL1 (60g per M²) polyester filling, super-compressible and water-resistant, elastic and Velcro cuffs allow sleeves to be rolled up, still sealing against draughts, full length zip, two outer and two inner pockets, elasticated hem cord with one-handed toggle adjustment, separate stuff sac with karabiner loop and one-handed adjustment.

Weight: 460g approx.

Please click for a Rab Size Chart


Price: £99.99 [US$154.39] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Rab - Women's Photon Hoody

Women's Photon Hoody A women's version.

Weight: 410g approx.

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Price: £99.99 [US$154.39] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Rab - Belay Jacket

Belay Jacket A heavier duty super warm jacket (much warmer than the Rab Photon Hoody) designed to provide instant warmth on belays and at all rest stops in cold weather. Filled with Primaloft® Sport and with a water resistant Pertex® Endurance outer. The Belay jacket can be compressed easily into your pack when out on the hill or when climbing between stances.

Pertex® Endurance water resistant outer and Pertex® Inner, 133g Primaloft® Sport body insulation, 100g Primaloft® Sport arm insulation, full hem drawcord, full length zip and insulated tab-down hood, four outer pockets and one inner pocket.

Weight: 700g

Please click for a Rab Size Chart


Price: £149.99 [US$231.59] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Mountain Equipment - Fitzroy Jacket

Fitzroy Jacket A superbly designed jacket with an excellent feel, designed to keep you comfortable in the most miserable winter conditions.

Great all weather insulation; light, very durable and almost unaffected by wind, rain and snow. Equally at home on a soaking grade IV belay on the Ben as it is on Cerro Fitzroy, Patagonia, after which it is named.

100g Primaloft® One body insulation and 60g Primaloft® One arm insulation gives a great warmth to weight ratio. Windproof and highly water resistant Drilite Loft fabric on critical areas - shoulders, forearms, and backside. Water resistant and breathable UltraSoft fabric on the remainder of the jacket. Fully adjustable Drilite Loft hood with stealth closure system and stiffened peak. Moves with the head, whether or not the user is wearing a helmet, and provides total protection from the elements. Two lower laser cut and bonded pockets can be used whilst wearing a rucksack or harness. One laser cut and bonded Napoleon pocket, will take a guidebook or OS map. Internal zipped pocket to keep essential items safe (ME claim this is a map pocket but it is too small for OS maps). Hem drawcord with single hand adjusters allows for easy venting or cinching in to retain warmth. Drawcord capture points at the hem to prevent snagging. Adjust the cuff size perfectly to your wrist with the rubber cuff grabs. Packs away into its own stuffsack (provided).

Weight: 700g.

Please click for a ME Size Chart.

Please click the image to see alternative colours. 


Price: £149.99 [US$231.59] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Mountain Equipment - Alpamayo Jacket

Alpamayo Jacket A women's version of the Fitzroy Jacket.

100g Primaloft® One body insulation and 60g Primaloft® One arm insulation gives a great warmth to weight ratio. Windproof and highly water resistant Drilite Loft fabric on critical areas - shoulders, forearms, and backside. Women's specific Active cut for exceptional freedom of movement. Water resistant and breathable UltraSoft fabric on the remainder of the jacket. Fully adjustable Drilite Loft hood with stealth closure system and stiffened peak. Moves with the head, whether or not the user is wearing a helmet, and provides total protection from the elements. Two lower laser cut and bonded pockets can be used whilst wearing a rucksack or harness. Internal zipped pocket to keep essential items safe (ME claim this is a map pocket but it is too small for OS maps). Hem drawcord with single hand adjusters allows for easy venting or cinching in to retain warmth. Drawcord capture points at the hem to prevent snagging. Adjust the cuff size perfectly to your wrist with the rubber cuff grabs. Packs away into its own stuffsack (provided).

Weight: 475g.

Please click for a ME Size Chart


Price: £149.99 [US$231.59] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Mountain Equipment - Cirrus Pants

Cirrus Pants Great insulation for cold, wet environments - these pants are a designed as a super warm mid layer pant for expeditions and those working in really cold conditions. They can also be used on their own in less extreme conditions.

80g Polarloft® filling gives a great warmth to weight ratio. Drilite Loft® outer is totally windproof and highly water resistant. Full length side zips gives complete versatility when changing or venting the pants. Part elasticated waistband with a zip fly and press stud closure. Detachable braces for better fit. Two front zipped pockets into mesh pocket bags for handy storage. Internal gaiter to keep out stones and snow. Articulated knees for a great fit and freedom of movement. Packs away into its own stuffsac (provided).

Weight: 580g.

Please click for a ME Size Chart


Price: £99.99 [US$154.39] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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