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The North Face Hyalite Down HoodieWomenThe North FaceHyalite Down HoodieSize LDown600 fill power down600 cuin
181.15€
The North Face Hydrenalite Down Hooded JacketChildrenThe North FaceHydrenalite Down Hooded JacketSizes M · XLDown600 fill power down600 cuin
118.65€
Columbia Oak Harbor II Insulated Waterproof JacketMenColumbiaOak Harbor II Insulated Waterproof JacketSizes M · L · XLSyntheticThermarator, Omni-Heat Infinity lining
158.25€
The North Face Reversible Perrito Hooded JacketChildrenThe North FaceReversible Perrito Hooded JacketSizes XL · XXLSyntheticsynthetic cluster insulation
84.75€
The North Face Hydrenalite Down HoodieMenThe North FaceHydrenalite Down HoodieSizes XS · S · M · L · +2Down600 cuin down600 cuin
193.55€
Save the Duck ArtieChildrenSave the DuckArtieSizes 6–16SyntheticPlumtech, polyester padding
195.15€
The North Face Saikuru JacketWomenThe North FaceSaikuru JacketSizes XS · S · M · LSyntheticEcofluff HL made from polyester
154.85€
CMP Jacket Fix Hood 35Z5006WomenCMPJacket Fix Hood 35Z5006Sizes 34–50SyntheticFeel Warm Flat
59.65€
The North Face Never Stop Synthetic JacketChildrenThe North FaceNever Stop Synthetic JacketSizes S · L · XL · XXLSyntheticHeatseeker synthetic insulation
59.85€
The North Face Quest Insulated JacketMenThe North FaceQuest Insulated JacketSyntheticHeatseeker synthetic insulation
Save the Duck BiddyWomenSave the DuckBiddySizes 32–40SyntheticPlumtech, polyester padding
275.55€
Rab Microlight Alpine HoodyMenRabMicrolight Alpine HoodySizes M · L · XLDown700 FP down700 cuin
205.75€
Rab Cirrus Alpine JacketMenRabCirrus Alpine JacketSizes M · L · XL · XXL · XXX-LargeSyntheticPrimaLoft Silver RISE232 g (UK men's size M)
169.25€
Salewa Fanes Sarner Down Hybrid JacketMenSalewaFanes Sarner Down Hybrid JacketSizes 46/S · 48/M · 50/L · 52/XL · 54/2XDown90/10 down in the body, Sarner knitted sleeves750 cuin
301.75€
The North Face Hydrenalite Down Hooded JacketChildrenThe North FaceHydrenalite Down Hooded JacketDown600 fill power down600 cuin
115.45€
The North Face Arctic ParkaWomenThe North FaceArctic ParkaSizes XS · S · M · L · XLDowndown with 600 cuin fill power600 cuin
308.75€
The North Face Hydrenalite City Long Down Hooded ParkaWomenThe North FaceHydrenalite City Long Down Hooded ParkaSizes XS · S · M · LDowndown
282.45€
Helly Hansen Crew Insulator Jacket 2.0MenHelly HansenCrew Insulator Jacket 2.0Sizes S · LSyntheticPrimaLoft Black
132.85€
Schöffel Down Coat Style VindaveWomenSchöffelDown Coat Style VindaveSizes 36–48Down80/20 down, 650 cuin650 cuin
220.75€
Columbia Amaze Puff Hooded Down JacketWomenColumbiaAmaze Puff Hooded Down JacketSize LDowndown650 cuin
177.75€
LEGO® kidswear LWJEBEL 733ChildrenLEGO® kidswearLWJEBEL 733Sizes 110–158Syntheticsynthetic down insulation
61.25€
Napapijri Glane Mirror Puffer JacketWomenNapapijriGlane Mirror Puffer JacketSizes XXS · XS · S · M · +2SyntheticThermofibre
220.75€
Rab Electron Pro HoodyMenRabElectron Pro HoodySizes XS · S · M · LDown800 FP down800 cuin
268.15€
Reima SerkkulaChildrenReimaSerkkulaSize 158 cmDown60% duck down, 40% duck feathers550 cuin
124.55€
CMP Ski Jacket Fix Hood 36W0705ChildrenCMPSki Jacket Fix Hood 36W0705Size 128SyntheticFeel Warm Flock
60.95€
Rab Neutrino Pro HoodyMenRabNeutrino Pro HoodySizes XS · S · LDown800 FP down800 cuin
327.25€
The North Face Mountain Range Down ParkaMenThe North FaceMountain Range Down ParkaSize SDown and synthetic600-fill-power down in the lower section, Heatseeker in the upper chambers, hood and sleeves600 cuin
330.25€
Rab Valiance JacketMenRabValiance JacketSizes L · XLDown and synthetic700 FP down; synthetic insulation in the collar700 cuin
316.65€
killtec KOW 357ChildrenkilltecKOW 357Sizes 128–176Syntheticpolyester padding
68.35€
VAUDE Sesvenna Jacket IVWomenVAUDESesvenna Jacket IVSizes 36–44SyntheticPrimaLoft Silver, polyester padding
138.75€
Rab Nebitron Pro JacketMenRabNebitron Pro JacketSizes XS · S · XXLSyntheticPrimaLoft Silver RISE279 g (UK men's size M)
184.65€
Reima KumpulaChildrenReimaKumpulaSizes 122 cm · 128 cm · 134 cm · 146 cm · 152 cmSyntheticpolyester insulation
127.45€
LEGO® kidswear LWJIPE 704ChildrenLEGO® kidswearLWJIPE 704Sizes 110–164Syntheticsynthetic down insulation
50.65€
Helly Hansen Urban Pro Helly Tech Down CoatMenHelly HansenUrban Pro Helly Tech Down CoatSizes S · M · L · XL · XXLDown60% duck down, 40% duck feathers
299.05€
killtec KOW 239ChildrenkilltecKOW 239Sizes 116–176Syntheticpolyester padding
60.75€
Columbia Pike Lake III Long Hooded Puffer JacketWomenColumbiaPike Lake III Long Hooded Puffer JacketSizes XS · S · M · L · XLSyntheticThermarator
149.75€
Rab Microlight Alpine JacketMenRabMicrolight Alpine JacketSizes XS · S · XL · XXLDown700 cuin down700 cuin
153.65€
Rab Microlight JacketMenRabMicrolight JacketSizes XS · XLDown700 cuin down700 cuin
133.45€
Schöffel Down Jacket Style CascataMenSchöffelDown Jacket Style CascataSizes 48–54Down and synthetic90/10 800 cuin down with synthetic insulation zones800 cuin
157.75€
The North Face Suzanne Triclimate 2.0WomenThe North FaceSuzanne Triclimate 2.0Size XSDown600-fill-power down in the inner jacket600 cuin
294.65€
LEGO® kidswear LWJIPE 705ChildrenLEGO® kidswearLWJIPE 705Sizes 116–158Syntheticsynthetic down insulation
66.45€
CMP Ski Jacket Snaps Hood 36W0754ChildrenCMPSki Jacket Snaps Hood 36W0754Size 128SyntheticFeel Warm Flat
64.95€
The North Face North Table Down Triclimate JacketMenThe North FaceNorth Table Down Triclimate JacketDown and syntheticdown and Heatseeker synthetic insulation
265.95€
CMP Jacket Fix Hood 35Z1524ChildrenCMPJacket Fix Hood 35Z1524SyntheticFeel Warm Flat
53.95€
The North Face McMurdo 2L GTX Down ParkaMenThe North FaceMcMurdo 2L GTX Down ParkaDowndown
582.25€
Columbia Lake 22 II Down Hooded JacketWomenColumbiaLake 22 II Down Hooded JacketDown650 cuin down, heat-sealed construction650 cuin
109.45€
Ziener Awar-ZChildrenZienerAwar-ZSize 128SyntheticComfortemp, synthetic padding
84.95€
VAUDE Escape PaddedChildrenVAUDEEscape PaddedSizes 92–158SyntheticSensofiber, polyester paddingBody: 200 g/m²; sleeves: 150 g/m²
82.35€
Fjällräven Stina Padded JacketWomenFjällrävenStina Padded JacketSizes XXS · XS · S · M · +3SyntheticPrimaLoft Black Insulation RISE
272.95€
Jack Wolfskin Heidelstein 2 INS JacketWomenJack WolfskinHeidelstein 2 INS JacketSizes XS · S · M · L · XLSyntheticTexatherm Core
158.35€
CMP Jacket Fix Hood 35Z5174ChildrenCMPJacket Fix Hood 35Z5174Sizes 98 · 128SyntheticFeel Warm Flat
42.85€
killtec KOW 220ChildrenkilltecKOW 220Sizes 164 · 176Syntheticpolyester padding
54.05€
LEGO® kidswear LWJESTED 709ChildrenLEGO® kidswearLWJESTED 709Sizes 110–158Syntheticsynthetic down insulation
84.75€
CMP Jacket Fix Hood 34Z3294ChildrenCMPJacket Fix Hood 34Z3294Sizes 104–176SyntheticFeel Warm Flock
54.55€
The North Face Hydrenalite Down HoodieWomenThe North FaceHydrenalite Down HoodieSizes XS · S · M · L · XLDown600 cuin down600 cuin
187.35€
LEGO® kidswear LWJIPE 706ChildrenLEGO® kidswearLWJIPE 706Sizes 116–152Syntheticsynthetic down insulation
93.45€
Rab Xenair Alpine JacketMenRabXenair Alpine JacketSizes M · L · XLSyntheticPrimaLoft Gold Active+133 g/m² PrimaLoft Gold Active+: front, back, sides, outer arms and hood
200.05€
Columbia Lake 22 II Down Long Hooded JacketWomenColumbiaLake 22 II Down Long Hooded JacketSize XLDown650 cuin down650 cuin
122.35€
CMP Unlimitech Hybrid Fix Hood 35Z2566WomenCMPUnlimitech Hybrid Fix Hood 35Z2566Sizes 42–46SyntheticPrimaLoft Black ThermoPlume
107.95€
CMP Unlimitech Hybrid Fix Hood 36E1326WomenCMPUnlimitech Hybrid Fix Hood 36E1326Sizes 34–48SyntheticFeel Warm Flat
80.45€
Schöffel Ski Jacket Style ZandwelMenSchöffelSki Jacket Style ZandwelSizes 48–56Syntheticpolyester padding
222.65€
The North Face Saikuru JacketMenThe North FaceSaikuru JacketSizes S · M · L · XL · XXLSyntheticpolyester synthetic insulation
174.65€
Rab Microlight Alpine JacketWomenRabMicrolight Alpine JacketSize 08Down700 cuin down700 cuin
191.85€
Save the Duck IrisChildrenSave the DuckIrisSizes 6–16SyntheticPlumtech, polyester padding
113.85€
CMP Unlimitech Hybrid Fix Hood 36Z5007MenCMPUnlimitech Hybrid Fix Hood 36Z5007Sizes 48–58SyntheticPrimaLoft Black Rise
70.25€
Columbia Joy Peak II Hooded Insulated JacketWomenColumbiaJoy Peak II Hooded Insulated JacketSize LSyntheticThermarator, Omni-Heat Infinity lining
134.45€
The North Face McMurdo ParkaMenThe North FaceMcMurdo ParkaSizes M · XLDown600 cuin down600 cuin
358.35€
Rab Microlight Shield JacketMenRabMicrolight Shield JacketSizes M · XLDown700 FP down700 cuin
277.05€
G.I.G.A. DX GW 27 Quilted JacketWomenG.I.G.A. DXGW 27 Quilted JacketSizes 36–42Syntheticpolyester insulation
Schöffel Insulated Jacket Style WildkarMenSchöffelInsulated Jacket Style WildkarSizes 48–58Syntheticpolyester padding
147.15€
CMP Ski Jacket Fix Hood 36W0765ChildrenCMPSki Jacket Fix Hood 36W0765Size 140SyntheticFeel Warm Flat
59.95€
Helly Hansen Swift Team Insulated Ski JacketMenHelly HansenSwift Team Insulated Ski JacketSizes S · M · L · XLSyntheticPrimaLoft Black
253.25€
Jack Wolfskin Icecape 2L Down INS JacketMenJack WolfskinIcecape 2L Down INS JacketSizes M · L · XL · XXLDown90/10 duck down and polyester insulation
224.85€
Rab Cirrus Flex HoodyMenRabCirrus Flex HoodySizes S · M · L · XL · XXLSyntheticPrimaLoft Silver RISE157 g (UK men's size M)
154.05€
CMP Jacket Fix Hood 36Z6426WomenCMPJacket Fix Hood 36Z6426Sizes 34–48Warm Flat
63.45€
Fjällräven Expedition Down Lite JacketWomenFjällrävenExpedition Down Lite JacketSizes XXS · S · M · LDown and synthetic700 cuin down, synthetic insulation at the shoulders700 cuin
617.45€
Fjällräven Bergtagen 60 Insulation JacketMenFjällrävenBergtagen 60 Insulation JacketSizes S · M · L · XL · XXLSyntheticPrimaLoft Silver
218.35€
Reima LuviaChildrenReimaLuviaSizes 104 cm · 110 CM · 146 cm · 158 cmSyntheticpolyester insulation
112.45€
LEGO® kidswear LWJORI 611ChildrenLEGO® kidswearLWJORI 611Sizes 98–152Syntheticpolyester insulation (160 g/m²; body zone not specified)
51.25€
The North Face Diablo Down HoodieMenThe North FaceDiablo Down HoodieDowndown
295.85€
The North Face Hydrenalite Down JacketMenThe North FaceHydrenalite Down JacketSizes S · M · L · XLDowndown with 600 cuin fill power600 cuin
173.05€
Rab Xenair Alpine Light JacketMenRabXenair Alpine Light JacketSizes M · LSyntheticPrimaLoft Gold Active+60 g/m² on the front, back, upper sleeves and collar; other zones thinner, amount not specified
189.95€
Rab Microlight Alpine HoodyWomenRabMicrolight Alpine HoodySizes 10–16Down700 FP down700 cuin
200.05€
Save the Duck DonyChildrenSave the DuckDonySizes 6–16SyntheticPlumtech, polyester padding
112.75€
Black Diamond Deploy Down 1.0 HoodyMenBlack DiamondDeploy Down 1.0 HoodySizes S · M · L · XLDown90/10 goose down, 800 cuin800 cuin
232.85€
Schöffel Down Jacket SilvrettaMenSchöffelDown Jacket SilvrettaSizes 48–54Down800 cuin down800 cuin
257.45€
Columbia Labyrinth Loop II Insulated Hooded JacketMenColumbiaLabyrinth Loop II Insulated Hooded JacketSizes S · XLSyntheticpolyester insulation, Omni-Heat Infinity lining
138.35€
Rab Xenair Alpine Flex JacketMenRabXenair Alpine Flex JacketSizes S · MSyntheticPrimaLoft Gold Active+40 g/m² in insulated areas; separate fleece side panels
158.15€
The North Face Mountain Range Down Hooded JacketMenThe North FaceMountain Range Down Hooded JacketSize XXLDown and synthetic600 cuin down in the lower body, Heatseeker in upper chambers, hood and sleeves600 cuin
Mini a ture Matvikania Winterjacke mit FleecefutterChildrenMini a tureMatvikania Winterjacke mit FleecefutterSizes 104–128SyntheticThermolite, Sorona Aura in the hood
186.05€
Reima MuurameChildrenReimaMuurameSizes 128 cm · 134 cm · 140 CMSyntheticRe-Loft Flex, polyester insulation
121.65€
LEGO® kidswear LWJAZ 711ChildrenLEGO® kidswearLWJAZ 711Sizes 128–158Syntheticsynthetic down insulation
58.95€
Fjällräven Singi Down JacketMenFjällrävenSingi Down JacketSizes XS · S · L · XL · XXLDown and syntheticdown with synthetic insulation at the shoulders
545.95€
Fjällräven Keb Padded HoodieWomenFjällrävenKeb Padded HoodieSizes M · L · XLSyntheticPrimaLoft Black Insulation RISE
218.35€
CMP Padded Jacket Fix Hood 35K4076WomenCMPPadded Jacket Fix Hood 35K4076Sizes 34–50SyntheticSorona Aura (polyester)
64.95€
CMP Jacket Fix Hood 35Z5117MenCMPJacket Fix Hood 35Z5117Sizes 46 · 50SyntheticFeel Warm Flat
49.55€
CMP Jacket Fix Hood 35Z5075ChildrenCMPJacket Fix Hood 35Z5075Sizes 140–164SyntheticFeel Warm Flat
47.95€
Salewa Ortles MED 3 RDS Down JacketWomenSalewaOrtles MED 3 RDS Down JacketSizes 34–42Down, wool and polyester90/10 duck down + TirolWool Responsive750 cuin
215.05€
CMP Padded Winter Jacket WP10000 35K3666WomenCMPPadded Winter Jacket WP10000 35K3666Sizes 34–44SyntheticFeel Warm Flock
70.95€
CMP Ski Jacket Fix Hood 36W0705PChildrenCMPSki Jacket Fix Hood 36W0705PSizes 128–176SyntheticFeel Warm Flock
59.95€
Rab Glaceon Pro JacketMenRabGlaceon Pro JacketSizes XL · XXLDown700 FP down700 cuin
230.85€
Helly Hansen Alpha Ski JacketChildrenHelly HansenAlpha Ski JacketSizes 13 · 14SyntheticPrimaLoft
137.55€
Rab Positron Pro HoodyMenRabPositron Pro HoodySizes S · MDown800 FP down800 cuin
369.45€
The North Face TNF Range Down Hooded JacketWomenThe North FaceTNF Range Down Hooded JacketSize SDown and synthetic600-fill-power down in the body; Heatseeker in the sleeves, hood and shoulders600 cuin
262.35€
Columbia Idyllwood Insulated Waterproof JacketWomenColumbiaIdyllwood Insulated Waterproof JacketSyntheticMicrotemp XF II
Columbia Trailborne Insulated Waterproof JacketWomenColumbiaTrailborne Insulated Waterproof JacketSize SSynthetic
173.25€
Berghaus Nula Micro Jacket LongWomenBerghausNula Micro Jacket LongSizes 8–14SyntheticHydroloft Polyball
159.95€
Salewa Brenta RDS Down JacketWomenSalewaBrenta RDS Down JacketSizes 36–42Down and synthetic80/20 down, 550 cuin, and TirolWool Responsive550 cuin
182.35€
The North Face Aconcagua 3 HoodieMenThe North FaceAconcagua 3 HoodieDown and synthetic600 cuin down and polyester600 cuin
Schöffel Ski Jacket Style ZandwelWomenSchöffelSki Jacket Style ZandwelSizes 36–50Syntheticpolyester padding
186.05€
Fjällräven Bergtagen 60 Insulation JacketWomenFjällrävenBergtagen 60 Insulation JacketSize XLSyntheticPrimaLoft Silver
Rab Valiance ParkaWomenRabValiance ParkaSize 10Down and synthetic700 cuin down; Stratus in the hood and cuffs700 cuin
Rab Cirrus Flex HoodyWomenRabCirrus Flex HoodySizes 08 · 14 · Size 20SyntheticPrimaLoft Silver RISE130 g (UK women's size 10)
153.85€
Rab Xenair Alpine Light JacketWomenRabXenair Alpine Light JacketSize 16SyntheticPrimaLoft Gold Active+60 g/m² on the front, back, upper sleeves and collar; other zones thinner, amount not specified
169.25€
Bergans Junior Warm Down JacketChildrenBergansWarm Down JacketSizes 128–164Down80/20 duck down and feathers, quilted550 cuin
144.25€
Mountain Equipment Lightline JacketMenMountain EquipmentLightline JacketSizes S · M · L · XLDown90/10 duck down, at least 700 cuin700 cuin
281.45€
Haglöfs L.I.M Mimic Barrier HoodMenHaglöfsL.I.M Mimic Barrier HoodSyntheticsynthetic insulation layer in the body and sleeves25 g/m² synthetic insulation in the body and sleeves
Salewa Ortles Hybrid TWR JacketWomenSalewaOrtles Hybrid TWR JacketSizes 34–42Synthetic and woolTirolWool Responsive: 60% polyester, 40% wool
168.95€
Columbia Puffect II Hooded JacketMenColumbiaPuffect II Hooded JacketSizes L · XL · XXLSyntheticThermarator
96.05€
Ziener Abbe-ZChildrenZienerAbbe-ZSyntheticpolyester padding
Schöffel Hybrid Jacket Style BlaueisMenSchöffelHybrid Jacket Style BlaueisSyntheticPrimaLoft Black
Salewa Ortles Hybrid TWR JacketMenSalewaOrtles Hybrid TWR JacketSizes 48/M · 50/L · 52/XLSynthetic and woolTirolWool Responsive: 60% polyester, 40% wool
196.45€
Rab Xenair Alpine JacketWomenRabXenair Alpine JacketSize 16SyntheticPrimaLoft Gold Active+133 g/m² PrimaLoft Gold Active+: front, back, sides, outer arms and hood
200.05€
Helly Hansen Nora Short Puffy Ski JacketChildrenHelly HansenNora Short Puffy Ski JacketSizes 10–16Syntheticsynthetic insulation
150.95€
Helly Hansen Alphelia Ski JacketWomenHelly HansenAlphelia Ski JacketSizes XS · S · M · L · XLSyntheticpolyester
348.95€
Karpos Lastei Active Plus JacketMenKarposLastei Active Plus JacketSizes S · M · L · XLSyntheticK-Synthetic Down Micro in the centre; PrimaLoft Silver Active 100 in the sleeves, hood, sides and lower section
238.55€
Ternua Agile Hybrid JacketMenTernuaAgile Hybrid JacketSizes M · XLSyntheticWarmshell Breathe on the chest
164.25€
VAUDE Sesvenna Jacket IVMenVAUDESesvenna Jacket IVSyntheticPrimaLoft Silver, polyester padding
141.95€
Salewa Ortles MED 3 RDS Down JacketMenSalewaOrtles MED 3 RDS Down JacketSizes 48/M · 50/L · 52/XLDown and synthetic90/10 down, 750 cuin, and TirolWool Responsive750 cuin
209.55€
Columbia Pike Lake Mid Hooded Puffer JacketChildrenColumbiaPike Lake Mid Hooded Puffer JacketSize XLSyntheticThermarator
79.45€
Scott Insuloft Tech PLWomenScottInsuloft Tech PLSizes M · LSyntheticPrimaLoft
129.95€
Bergans Kids Warm Down JacketChildrenBergansWarm Down JacketSize 122Down80/20 duck down, 550 cuin550 cuin
155.35€
Dynafit Radical Down Hood JacketMenDynafitRadical Down Hood JacketSizes M · L · XLDown95/5 goose down, 800 cuin800 cuin
270.55€
Columbia Puffect II Cropped JacketWomenColumbiaPuffect II Cropped JacketSizes XS · SSyntheticThermarator
85.65€
Rab Mythic Ultra JacketWomenRabMythic Ultra JacketSizes 12 · 14Down900 FP down900 cuin
445.25€
Helly Hansen Kvitfjell Race Puffy JacketChildrenHelly HansenKvitfjell Race Puffy JacketSyntheticsynthetic insulation
Mountain Equipment Oreus Hooded JacketWomenMountain EquipmentOreus Hooded JacketSyntheticAetherm Precision
Scott Jacket M's Insuloft WarmMenScottJacket M's Insuloft WarmSizes S · M · L · XL · XXLSyntheticsynthetic insulation
124.05€
adidas Terrex Kids Xperior Climawarm Padded Jacket Kids Boys AND GirlsChildrenadidas TerrexXperior Climawarm Padded Jacket Kids Boys AND GirlsSizes 128–176Syntheticsynthetic insulation
71.05€
Dynafit Radical INS Hybrid Jacket MMenDynafitRadical INS Hybrid Jacket MSizes S · M · L · XLSyntheticDynaFill High Loft
177.45€

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For movement or for breaks?

First clarify what you plan to do: everyday wear, hiking, ski touring or skiing. Then consider whether you need the jacket while moving or mainly when stopping. Warmth needs, wind and your other layers all go together.

Synthetic fill alone does not prove that insulation is suitable for active use. A jacket for sweaty activity must be described as such. Choose a jacket for breaks according to its purpose; low weight alone does not answer your warmth needs.

For everyday wear and the city, parkas, down coats and quilted jackets explicitly described for these uses may be suitable. A warm everyday jacket is not a ski touring jacket without specific evidence.

Down and synthetic fill

Down and synthetic fills are different insulating materials. The specific construction, fill weight and moisture management also determine how you use a jacket.

A water-repellent outer fabric or hydrophobic down does not mean the whole jacket is waterproof. For prolonged rain, you need an outer layer with evidence to support that use. Follow the model's care and drying instructions.

What does fill power tell you?

Loft, or fill power, describes a property of down fill. The number is not a temperature rating or a complete warmth rating for the jacket. Fill weight, chambers, fit and your other clothing also play a role.

For a comparison, the test methods, edition and conditioning must be known and identical. EN 12130 distinguishes between methods. A blanket conversion between US and EU figures is not a substitute. Without a test reference, the comparison remains open.

A gram is not always a gram

Fill weight in grams refers to the mass of a jacket's fill and needs a reference size. Weight per square metre can describe the insulation of a specific zone. Total weight, meanwhile, is the mass of the whole jacket.

Do not convert these figures into one another. Do not transfer the fill of a men's jacket to the women's version or an adult figure to a children's model. The same names can also refer to different generations.

Features for the intended use

For tours, packability, accessible pockets and a suitable hood may be important. Check whether the hood should fit over or under your helmet. These details are different.

Try the jacket with your planned layering system and, if applicable, a rucksack or climbing harness. A two-way zip and high-set pockets are only features of the model if they are explicitly mentioned.

What do you do with missing information?

Missing information means unknown. It proves neither that a feature is present nor that it is absent. To identify the best choice, the required information for your answer path must be clear.

Compare the price only after considering purpose and fit. The price preview uses the selected available models; it promises neither a specific temperature rating nor an independent product test.

Frequently asked questions

Why are technical values missing for some models?

We only include details clearly confirmed for the specific model. If the reference is unclear or sources contradict each other, we leave the detail open. This prevents a model being marked as the best choice when the value is needed for your answers.

As of 22 October 2026. Product details from the product pages on sportfits.eu.