Men's Synthetic Mountain Trekking Padded Jacket - TREK 500 with hood -10°C Brown
Store Availability
Store availability
BENEFITS
Compact design
Easily packs into its storage bag
Water repellent
Surface-treated outer fabric to prevent water from getting in
Easy maintenance
Synthetic fabric and wadding that can be machine washed at 30°C
Robustness
> 50,000 cycles in the Martindale test. 20 denier thread. Polyamide canvas
Warmth
Comfortable from 0°C to -10°C. Inflating wadding (170g/m2) Jacket hem tightening
Weight
This padded jacket weighs approximately 620 g in size L
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; the comfort temperature is 0°C in this case.
Want to know more about the wadding?
We use 100% polyester wadding weighing 170 g/sqm in the body section and 150 g/sqm in the sleeves and hood.
The wadding is made from silicone-coated spiral fibres that make it highly compressible and highly durable.
It has high insulation properties thanks to the air trapped inside yet remains lightweight.
It retains its warmth even when wet.
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 is made water-repellent by treating its outer surface, however this property may deteriorate with use.
We recommend that you restore it after each wash
How to restore 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
Functions
Inside flap under the zip that protects from the wind.
Cuffs to prevent air getting in.
Elasticated cuffs, Soft fabric flap at the top of the collar to protect the chin.
Tightening with an elastic cord and toggle at the hem.
Adjustable inner hood
with micro grid fleece hand pockets.
2 inner pockets for your gloves and hat.
COMPOSITION
composition
Main fabric: 100.0% Polyamide; Main lining: 100.0% Polyamide; Padding: 100.0% Polyester; Pocket: 100.0% Polyester
Tips for storage and maintenance
MAXIMUM WASHING TEMPERATURE 30°C. NORMAL TREATMENT.
BLEACHING EXCLUDED.
DRYING IN TUMBLE DRYER POSSIBLE. LOW TEMPERATURE, MAXIMUM DRUM EXHAUST TEMPERATURE 60°C.
DO NOT IRON.
DO NOT DRY CLEAN.
Storage tips
To keep the wadding inflated, we recommend you store your padded jacket on a hanger and not folded up in its storage bag!
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Test product
In early November 2019, we tested this Trek 500 padded jacket with a group of people who were independent of Forclaz. This year, we packed our bags and headed to the small village of Ecole, in the heart of the Bauges Mountains. With winter showing its face a little earlier than planned, we all had the chance to test and validate this padded jacket in the field in extremely cold conditions and even in the snow during our bivouac!
Warranty
2 Years