Down Jackets

Advise please.
I'm looking to buy a decent down jacket at a reasonable price. I do run fairly hot normally. I need a jacket that I can use on Kilimanjaro with multiple layers and a shell jacket, but also to use in our SA winters & the Drakensberg. So i want something warm, not too bulky, & compacts fairly small.
I've been comparing the Decathlon Forclaz MH500 -10°C (650 fill 85/15), and the First Ascent Transit Down (650 fill 90/10), and the KWAY expedition series Down (850 fill).

What are your thoughts?
Any others you would recommend? 

dj.ives wrote:

Advise please.
I'm looking to buy a decent down jacket at a reasonable price. I do run fairly hot normally. I need a jacket that I can use on Kilimanjaro with multiple layers and a shell jacket, but also to use in our SA winters & the Drakensberg. So i want something warm, not too bulky, & compacts fairly small.
I've been comparing the Decathlon Forclaz MH500 -10°C (650 fill 85/15), and the First Ascent Transit Down (650 fill 90/10), and the KWAY expedition series Down (850 fill).

What are your thoughts?
Any others you would recommend? 
 

decatlhlon

Lol, a man of few words but I certainly agree with Decathlon's product being better. Base on what you said though and also reviews I've seen on it as a top class lightweight product, I would look at the MT100 hoody rated to -5 deg. It will be much more versatile for you I think...

Men's mountain trekking down jacket with hood - mt100 -5°c
www.decathlon.co.za/men-trekking-jackets/167571-19186-men-s-mountain-trekking-down-jacket-trek-100-5c-navy.html#/demodelsize-2003xl/demodelcolor-8397296

ASL #Bivak wrote:

Lol, a man of few words but I certainly agree with Decathlon's product being better. Base on what you said though and also reviews I've seen on it as a top class lightweight product, I would look at the MT100 hoody rated to -5 deg. It will be much more versatile for you I think...

Men's mountain trekking down jacket with hood - mt100 -5°c
www.decathlon.co.za/men-trekking-jackets/167571-19186-men-s-mountain-trekking-down-jacket-trek-100-5c-navy.html#/demodelsize-2003xl/demodelcolor-8397296

 

decathlon is just better.

Agreed, I have that exact men's Forclaz jacket. The hoody is a bonus and I double up with the First Ascent down when its super cold.