The Expedition Pack Down insulated jacket is the modern interpretation of a classic Fjällräven design, and the design is simple, some might say old-school, with a roomy fit and broad stitch-through baffles.
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Higher-fill-power down would make the jacket warmer for the weight. However, this would also make it more expensive – and £315 is an attractive price.- Ethically sourced down
- Recycled materials
- Lightweight
- Good hood
- Down not hydrophobic
- Not the best warmth/weight ratio
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| Price: £315 Weight: 508g Fill: 110g 700fp traceable goose down, Fjällräven Down Promise Shell: 100% recycled polyamide Hood: not wired, adjustment at rear and sides Cuffs: elasticated Hem: drawcord with 2x adjusters Pockets: 1x inner chest (zipped), 2x handwarmer (zipped) Sizes: men: XS–XXL; women: XXS–XL Womens/Mens version: both fjallraven.com |
Within those baffles are 110g of 700fp traceable goose down, backed by Fjällräven’s Down Promise. Although the down is not RDS-certified, the brand say their down exceeds that ethical certification in many respects. You’d be hard-pressed to find down with better ethical provenance. Unfortunately, there is no hydrophobic treatment. This means that the down’s insulating properties will suffer if it gets damp. However, there is synthetic insulation in the shoulders for durability.
The outer fabric on the Expedition Pack Down is 100% recycled polyamide. Although Fjällräven make no mention of a DWR coating, I’ve found that it will repel light precipitation for a short time. Overall it’s not the most weather-resistant down jacket, but in dry cold it performs superbly. I’ve found it great down to a few degrees below freezing. Although the hood doesn’t have a peak, it adjusts well and has excellent face coverage.
Higher-fill-power down would make the jacket warmer for the weight. However, this would also make it more expensive – and £315 is an attractive price.
