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Forclaz Men's mountain and Backpacking padded and hooded jacket - MT500 14°F
Thanks to its 800 CUIN 90% down and 10% feather filling, this warm and compressible down jacket saves space and weight in your backpacking bag. It also keeps you warm when camping.
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About this item:
- Warmth: Comfortable between 32°F and -14°F. RDS down with a filling power of 800 CUIN
- Water repellent: Surface-treated outer fabric to prevent water from getting in
- Pockets: 2 x Hand Pockets I 1 x Zipped Chest Pocket I 2 x Inner Pockets
- Weight: Approximately 15.5oz (440g) in size L
Product Features
Warmth
Comfortable between 32°F (0°C) and 14°F (-10°C). 800 CUIN Down fill power
Compact design
Easily packs into its storage bag
Water repellent
Surface-treated outer fabric free from PFC to prevent water from getting in
Durability
Outer fabric with reinforced mesh to stop tears from worsening
Pockets
2 hand pockets and 1 zipped chest pocket, 2 inner pockets
Weight
This down jacket weighs approximately 15.5 oz (440g) in size L
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Question:
How many grams of down is in the jacket?
Answer:
Weight of filling, XS: 5.2oz or 122 g S: 4.6oz or 131 gM: 4.9oz or 140gL: 5.2oz or 149 gXL: 5.6oz or 159 g 2 XL: 6oz or 170 g3XL: 6.3oz or 181 g 4XL: 6.7oz or 192g.
Question:
Are you able to stuff this Jacket into its pocket like the MT100?
Answer:
This model easily packs into its storage bag.
Question:
How thick is the outer fabric?
Answer:
Due to the nature of this jacket, it is difficult to measure the thickness of the fabric. Here is the information on the weight of the fill per each size. S: 4.6oz. or 131g. M: 4.9oz. or 140g. L: 5.2oz or 149 g. XL: 5.6oz. or 159g. 2 XL: 6oz. or 170g. 3XL: 6.3oz. or 181g.
Question:
What material is it made out of too? Is it nylon?
Answer:
Main fabric: 100.0% Polyamide ; Main lining: 100.0% Polyamide ; Pocket: 100.0% Polyester
Question:
Does this jacket pack into its own pocket? Or is the pouch separate. If so that's a real bummer, because I don't always want to have to carry an extra pouch with me just to pack it away, like the other puffy jacket you have, it packs into its own pocket.
Answer:
This model easily packs into its storage bag. It is very light and easy to carry with you.
Question:
There is a small opening, slightly above the inside pockets, intentionally sewed so as to create a large pocket between the inside and outside pockets, but with this extremely small (finger size) opening. To what purpose?
Answer:
This is related to the design of the jacket. There is no specific function of it.
Question:
Is this jacket good from 32 to -14 or 32 to 14? It seems. to say both. I have the Mt100 which I like love. want a warmer one for when it gets really cold.
Answer:
Introducing our MT500 down jacket, designed for optimal comfort in chilly conditions. Here are the key details to ensure you stay warm and cozy: Certified Active Comfort: This jacket, worn as a 3rd layer, has undergone rigorous testing in a thermal chamber. It is certified for active use at temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C). During testing, the model wore a synthetic long-sleeved T-shirt and a light fleece underneath, with a simulated 3.1 mi/h wind. Static Mode Comfort: If you find yourself in a more stationary position, the jacket maintains a comfortable temperature of 32°F (0°C). This was verified through additional testing in static mode. Rest assured, our padded jacket is crafted to provide versatility and warmth, adapting to your needs whether you're on the move or taking it easy.
Question:
Is this Jacket warm between 32°F and negative -14°F. Or is 32 and 14? It says negative which 14 below would be great. I have the MT100 and love it. I want to get another one for when it’s really cold.
Answer:
Introducing our MT500 down jacket, designed for optimal comfort in chilly conditions. Here are the key details to ensure you stay warm and cozy: Certified Active Comfort: This jacket, worn as a 3rd layer, has undergone rigorous testing in a thermal chamber. It is certified for active use at temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C). During testing, the model wore a synthetic long-sleeved T-shirt and a light fleece underneath, with a simulated 3.1 mi/h wind. Static Mode Comfort: If you find yourself in a more stationary position, the jacket maintains a comfortable temperature of 32°F (0°C). This was verified through additional testing in static mode. Rest assured, our padded jacket is crafted to provide versatility and warmth, adapting to your needs whether you're on the move or taking it easy.
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Product Customer Reviews
This is a great down jacket, really warm for the incredible price compared to premium brands
Excellent winter jacket: well-filled and warm but allows movement; three external zipped pockets plus two internal. Soft high collar and adjustable hood. Only wish would be the addition of a two-way front zip.
Excellent quality.
Very pleased with this jacket. It's very warm and the hood is excellent.
Really good value and comfortable to wear. I’ve never had it off since buying it. Comparable with other more expensive brands, but half the price.
Bought in April 2024 , as thought i ruined mine in the washing machine , so put it in wardrobe took out to wear jan 2025 & tag was still on the sleeve, i oedered it online , so didn't want to go to shop ask to take tag off , as purchased it online 2024
This is second purchase as other one ripped
I couldn't justify the price tag of some of the big brands so chose this jacket. Keeps me really warm and a great fit (I'm 6'5"). very pleased with it
I originally bought the MT 100 which if I'm honest was a very good jacket but I thought for a little extra id like to try the MT500 . so I did and I'm so glad I did . perfect jacket, really warm and beautifully made . I'd never spend ££££s when you can get the same for under a £100 . not sure about water repellent as I will not be using it in the rain
This has been a default for the recent colder weather, and it packs up nice and small.
Great just what I needed for up the hills I have nh500 for my wood walks and this is just perfect for myself for hill walks
One wash and the jacket is unusable . Is a one time wearing stuff . Not recommend this item !
Great comfort especially in chilly weather lightweight and compact with a great price
Very happy with the jacket nice and warm
After significant research, viewing numerous online videos and reading all the positive reviews online I decided to purchase the MT500. I wanted to use this on dog walkers during the colder months and was aware that it wouldn't stand up to major downpours but that it would provide excellent warmth, which was my main criteria. As a result I had great expectations in relation to this jacket. I am disappointed to report that it isn't that warm. I live in the south east so it never gets really cold but over past few weeks I would expected this jacket to cope with the temperatures we have seen. The lowest on my walks has been anywhere between 2-5 ℃ and so far and this jacket has performed very poorly, even with wearing a couple of layers underneath. It's a shame because it is well made and I really like the colour but for it to not stand up to above average season norm in terms of temperatures that we are seeing in the south east is poor especially when its rated at -10 ℃. Price was obviously a factor in consideration of my purchase but for £90 it should have performed much better.
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Additional Product Information
Composition
Padding: 90.0% Grey Duck Down, 10.0% Grey Duck Feather ; Main fabric: 100.0% Polyamide ; Main lining: 100.0% Polyamide ; Pocket: 100.0% Polyester
How warm is this padded jacket?
This padded jacket, worn as a 3rd layer, has been certified for an active comfort temperature of 14°F (-10°C) during a standardized 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 3 mph wind. We have also tested this model in static mode. Its comfort temperature is 0°C in this case.
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-lightweight: down is lighter than synthetic wadding while offering the same degree of warmth. This saves even more weight in your backpack.- Ultra-compressible.
How to measure the fill power of a down and feather wadding?
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. This puffer jacket, filled with 90% down and 10% feathers, has a guaranteed fill power of 800 CUIN (international standard) or over.
Weight of filling
XS: 122 g S: 131 gM: 140gL: 149 gXL: 159 g2XL: 170 g3XL: 181 g4XL: 192g
How to care for a down jacket?
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 cycle. 2/ tumble dry with 2 or 3 tennis balls, and repeat 2 or 3 times until it is completely dry.
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 of this down jacket is water repellent, however, we recommend that you wear a waterproof jacket over it in the rain. The fabric is made water-repellent by treating (PFC-free) its outer surface, however this property may deteriorate with use. We recommend that you restore it after each wash.
How to restore the 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. This renews the fabric’s water repellent properties and optimises its performance throughout the lifespan of your garment.
A snag? how to repair your fleece
A tear on a padded jacket 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. We have repair patches that you can purchase!
Product testing
4 independent Forclaz trekkers and 4 members of Forclaz tested this down jacket during 3 days of trekking in November 2021 up to 9842 ft. altitude near Chamonix in the Mont Blanc Country. The feedback given to us after this test let us validate this down jacket for mountain trekking.
Storage instructions
Store on a hanger in a clean, dry place Do not store folded in its storage bag.
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