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Forclaz Men's MT500 Down Puffer Vest
Warm and compressible, this sleeveless down gilet filled with 90% down and 10% feathers lightens the weight of your trekking bag, while providing good warmth.
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About this item:
- Weight: 12.5 oz (355 g) in size L
- Pockets: 2 x Zipped Hand Pockets I 1 x Chest Pocket with Zip fastening
- Warmth: Wadding: 85% down / 15% feather. Fill power 660 CUIN. Jacket hem drawcord
- Water repellent: Surface-treated outer fabric to prevent water from getting inside (PFC-free)
- Compact design: Easily packs into its storage bag
Product Features
Warmth
Wadding: 90% down / 10% feather. Fill power 660 CUIN. Jacket hem drawcord
Compact design
Easily packs into its storage bag
Water repellent
Surface-treated outer fabric to prevent water from getting inside (PFC-free)
Freedom of movement
It is sleeveless and lightweight, making it comfortable to wear while walking
Pockets
2 zipped hand pockets. 1 chest pocket with zip fastening
Weight
This gilet weighs approximately 355 g in size L
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Product Customer Reviews
Found this a great fit and addition under my QUECHUA Men's Hiking Lightweight Waterproof Jacket MH500. I'm impressed with the packability and the outer shell is harder wearing than other jackets I have tried.
Although this item is warm, after one wash all the padding has shrinked and all stuck to one side of the gilet. Shame had to return
Very warm & comfortable. The XL is slightly smaller than normal, but perfect fit over a tee shirt.
Very reasonable price
very nice cut allows movement without hindrance
I've only used it in the city so far, but it's a great little vest. Very light and warm. It takes up little space in my backpack. I'm satisfied.
I've never been a fan of down jackets, and even less so sleeveless ones. I've always thought they were a fad, seeing as they're everywhere. But since I'm very sensitive to the cold and always wear 50 layers under my coat, I decided to buy a sleeveless jacket, the advantage of which is that there's no extra bulk around my arms if I wear it under my long coat with rather tight sleeves. Since I'm sensitive to the cold, I wanted a warm one, but without having to break my savings plan and have to choose between buying a house or a warm down jacket. I admit I was delighted by its warmth, even though I would have liked it to be even warmer. I appreciated its lightness and the fact that it made me feel comfortable, without really explaining why. I feel it keeps me warm, and my attitude towards down jackets has completely changed. It's very compact, and it's great for globetrotting. The zippered pockets are super practical, even though I would have liked inside pockets. The look isn't completely neutral, but hey, we're at Decathlon and not Karl Lagerfeld... It's not ugly either, like the ones that look like trash bags. I'm dreaming of buying a really warm, long-sleeved one... However, the color-wise, meh. It's a good thing there's a plain black one, because the other two are really for fishing or hunting! It's always a pain to look for a technical garment that ticks all the boxes except the aesthetic one. There's a way to do something technical and pretty, or, failing that, something understated, without falling into the cliché of khaki sticking to the kuku or sand... Buying a down jacket from Célio because it's pretty or from Decathlon because it's warm, made with real down and feathers: a sad Cornelian dilemma... Regarding water repellency, it's not great, but maybe I'm not being very objective. In any case, it soaks up water quickly in a heavy rain (just going from the car to the tennis court).
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Practical jacket, with a versatile look. Very warm and practical thanks to its many pockets. Possibility of storing it in a compact transport bag. Solid product This is also the second time I buy this jacket, having lost the first one.
Very welcome gift. Perfect
Super stylish
Warm and compact vest, with good thermal insulation
Protects well from the cold and is space-saving for travel
Warm, comfortable material, great fit.
Good quality. Be careful with the zipper which tends to get stuck.
Size Guide
Additional Product Information
Composition
Padding: 90.0% Grey Duck Down, 10.0% Grey Duck Feather ; Lining: 100.0% Polyamide ; Main fabric: 100.0% Polyester
Why wear a down gilet?
A gilet helps to keep the body warm. It protects the chest, neck and kidneys as these areas are especially sensitive to chills. It’s sleeveless so it saves weight in your backpack, provides even more breathability during exercise and excellent comfort of movement when worn under a jacket. Worn underneath the MT100 down jacket, it can provide 6°C extra warmth when compared to a down jacket worn without the gilet.
The advantages of a duck down and feather filling
The filling power of down has 3 advantages for mountain sports: - Thermal insulation thanks to the air trapped in the down and feathers- Ultra low weight: down is lighter than synthetic wadding while offering the same degree of warmth. This saves even more weight in your backpack- Ultra-compressible
Inflating power of down/feather filling
The fill power is a measure of the down fts thermal insulation capacity and its potential to InchtrapInch air. It is expressed in CUIN (cubic inches). So, down with a higher fill power (higher CUIN number) will occupy more space, trap more air and provide greater thermal insulation. For this sleeveless down jacket, with its 85% down/15% feather filling, the fill power is guaranteed to be 660 CUIN or more (international standard).
Weight of the filling
S: 119 gM: 124 gL: 130 gXL: 136 gXXL: 142 gXXXL: 149 g
How to care for a down and feather gilet?
The down jacket can be worn throughout the winter and will certainly need to be washed. But the less you wash it, the more it will retain its thermal insulation and water repellency.Our advice: 1/Machine wash with a detergent suitable for down or technical garments, at 30°, with 2 or 3 tennis balls. Gentle spin between 800 and 1000 rpm. 2/ - Tumble dry on cotton mode with 2 or 3 tennis balls, repeat 2 or 3 times until dry.
A snag? here's how to repair your sleeveless padded gilet
A tear on a padded gilet can happen when trekking! The good news is that it can be repaired with a repair patch to prevent the tear from getting bigger or feathers from escaping.Don't you feel at ease carrying out this repair yourself? Don't worry! Some of our in-store Decathlon workshops offer a repair service to mend your padded gilet using a heat-bonded patch.
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 itThis prevents the fabric from swelling, and keeps it lightweight and warmThe fabric of this down jacket is water repellent, however, we recommend that you wear a waterproof jacket over it during prolonged exposure to the rainThe fabric is made water-repellent by treating its outer surface, however this property may deteriorate with useWe recommend that you restore it after each wash
How to restore the water-repellent properties?
Once you have cleaned your padded gilet, we recommend you use a water-repellent reactivator spray to preserve the hydrophobic properties of the outer fabric. This renews the fabric’s water repellent properties and optimises its performance throughout the lifespan of your garment.
Storage instructions
Store folded in a clean, dry place.Do not store folded in its storage bag.
Origin
Imported
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Heavy products return policy
If you return a product you will receive a refund for the purchase price plus any applicable sales taxes, less any non-refundable charges.
Decathlon will cover all shipping costs associated with your return except for items excluded from our return policy such as bikes, basketball hoops, snowboards, surfboards, tents, and other larger / heavier items.
Return costs for heavy products:
| Weight Thresholds | Shipping within California | Shipping outside of California |
|---|---|---|
| > 9 lbs | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| > 30 lbs | $50.00 | $65.00 |
| > 100 lbs | $100.00 | $125.00 |
| > 200 lbs | $200.00 | $230.00 |
If you return a product at any of our store locations, we will gladly help you find the best alternative product or refund you on the spot.
