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What is the Baltoro Jacket?
The Baltoro Jacket is a lightweight, down-insulated jacket that offers premium warmth for wintry outdoor adventures, whether hiking, trekking or casually walking with the dog.
What is it made of?
The outer and lining of this jacket comprise 100% recycled polyamide, which is light yet incredibly durable and much better for the environment than conventional materials. This material is also completely windproof and highly weather resistant, helping to retain the warmth of the down insulation when you get caught in a brief shower, and treated with PFAS-free DWR (durable water repellent) for extra protection.
PFAS means per- or poly-fluorinated alkyl; these are a group of industrial chemicals that cause detrimental harm to the environment. These chemicals aren't able to break down, so once they reach nature via factory water waste, they stay in the ecosystem and contaminate living organisms, working their way up the food chain. PFAS and PFCs are suspected carcinogens and have been known to affect mammal reproduction and hormone production. Therefore, many leading brands in the outdoor industry are now prioritising cutting out the use of these chemicals entirely to contribute to a more responsible manufacturing process.
162g of Duck Down, with a minimum content of 90/10 700 fill power, provides exceptional warmth and packability. This natural insulation is also RDS-certified, adding a little extra reassurance, and comes from a Down Codex® audited source.
A reflective internal scrim boosts warmth tenfold by reflecting heat generated by the body right back to you instead of allowing it to radiate from you.
Can't quite catch the lingo? Here's a quick breakdown!
Fill power - Fill power measures the warmth and efficiency of the down, alongside its ability to loft/fluff up. A rating of 700 fill power means that 1oz of this down fills 700 cubic inches of space when fully lofted.
Down Codex® Audited Source - Having a Down Codex® Audited Source stamp provides traceability and indicates that there was no unnecessary harm caused to ducks or geese when collecting the down and that it came from an ethical, recognised source.
RDS-certified - The Responsible Down Standard ensures that the down is sourced from happy birds who haven't been plucked and have been well cared for.
Duck down—Duck down is a fantastic natural insulation material that provides an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio. It consists of fluffy down clusters (almost like tiny feathers) that usually keep birds warm; unfortunately, it's not a vegan-friendly insulation option.
What are the features?
A double-layer, offset baffle construction maximises warmth by overlapping the baffles. This ensures stitching and seam exposure are kept to a minimum, as seams can often lead to cold gaps in the jacket.
A Mountain HC Hood configuration provides helmet compatibility for technical mountaineering and climbing missions, so you can achieve optimum warmth for ascending exposed faces and tricky rock routes.
There is a two-way YKK® centre-moulded zip that is reliable and smooth to use. Two-way capabilities also allow you to unzip from the bottom for a climbing harness and belay loop access; it's also helpful in dumping a little heat when working hard without taking the layer off completely.
For storage, you get two zipped hand warmer pockets and one chest pocket, ideal for holding small essentials like trail snacks, energy gels, or a GPS device. An additional inner security pocket also provides a safe place for a mobile phone, wallet, or keys, alongside an internal mesh pocket that works perfectly for stashing gloves and water bottles to ensure they don't freeze throughout the day.
Elasticated cuffs and dual-tether hem drawcords allow you to adapt the fit and comfortably accommodate extra layers and a harness underneath.
Features:
- DRILITE® LOFT 20D outer fabric is totally windproof and highly weather resistant, with PFAS-free DWR
- 148g (Size 12) of Duck Down with a minimum content of 90/10 700 fill power
- Double layer offset baffle construction throughout
- Reflective internal scrim for additional warmth
- Mountain HC Insulated Hood is fully adjustable
- Two-way YKK® moulded centre front zip
- Two zipped hand warmer pockets and one chest pocket
- Inner zipped security pocket and large internal mesh pocket
- Elasticated cuffs and dual tether hem drawcords