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Down jackets: duvets and gilets

You want to stay warm but you don't want to carry the extra weight of a Snorkel Parka, however cool that may be. Our down clothing range is suitable for a range of activities from walking through the park, climbing Mont Blanc or shivering over a keyboard in an unheated office.

Filo down jacket

Filo has been updated fairly significantly this season with new fabrics and a new zip. These changes mean Filo is up to 20% lighter* and even more compressible. The new fabric is lighter, more water resistant and has a slightly more up to date look to it. It's not as dull as the old model but we have deliberately chosen a fabric that isn't as shiny as many of the jackets on the market. The best way to think of it is like Silk paint, not as dull as Matt and not as shiny as gloss.

Up to 20% lighter

The new lighter weight ripstop nylon means the down fill does not have to support the same weight of fabric, this means it will loft better and provide superior insulation.

YKK coiled two-way zip

This year we have replaced the plastic molded Vislon zip found on last years model with a smooth two-way coiled zip. It is a small change but climbers will appreciate the reintroduction of the two-way action on winter belays.

Duraflex poppers and wired hood

Filo comes with a detachable wired hood, something you will really appreciate when the cold really bites this winter. The wire provides structure to the hood allowing you to form it in the most protective shape when battling against an icy wind. The Duraflex poppers provided a durable and lightweight method of securing the hood to the jacket and an easy way to remove it when the spring thaws finally arrive.

*Based on a mens large.

Getting technical: Goose down performance

High fill power = superior insulation

Our down jackets are stuffed with 90/10 700+ (European scale) fill power white hand-sorted goose down. (For more information about down see our down information page). Our four panel construction method fits the body better which means less cold air circulating around your body as you move around. As an added protection a waist drawcord and elasticated cuffs help prevent heat escaping from the jacket.

This years colour report

Despite his rugged fleece-clad exterior Nick is a closet fashionista. Here he explains this year's Filo down jacket colours.

We get quite a lot of comments about our colours, mostly complimentary but a few asking why on earth we have chosen certain colours. We work with 2011 Autumn colour palettes, but crucially we research what was published in 2010 and then over a 9 month period observe which are the colours that are actually being worn. We also take into account next years 2011 / 2012 colour pallets so that you can wear your down jacket for many seasons to come.

Ice [18-4530 TPX Celestial] Slightly softer and lighter than the classic Teal. Goes as well with a pair of jeans as it does with pair of black soft shell pants.

Chilli [18-1663 TPX Chinese Red] It's our favourite. Defiantly the most street friendly of the classic outdoor colours. The best colour for being out on the hill and it makes you feel warm just looking at it.

Lego blue [18-4247 TPX Brilliant Blue] Making a return, this a slightly more suitable way of getting something with a little more colour, without going the whole Neon route.

Berry [19-3640 TPX Crown Jewel] This is bang on trend, slightly darker from last years purple. This is going to fly out. Available in womens cut only.

Deep [19-3921 TPX Black Iris] There is always a place for old school navy blue. This would be a good choice for someone who wants a really dark colour without wanting yet another black jacket. The slight silky nature of this fabric shows us it's a class act. Available in mens cut only.

Black [Pantone Process Black, Black] Every year we try to get a black, blacker than black and every year we get that little bit closer. There is no hint of another colour this is just black, and if you are a little unsure on choosing a colour you can never go wrong with black.

Design

All of our down jackets use a stitch-through construction, for warmth without the weight penalty. This is a proven method of stitching together down jackets. The shell material is constructed from Micro Ripstop Nylon with a DWR coating. It is soft, compressible and quiet.

Filet down vest

Following on the success of the Filo is the Filet goose down vest. This has all the great features of the Filo minus the arms! a real bonus when it is not so chilly or you are engaged in manual work such as chopping logs. When a full down jacket is excessive just throw on your down vest, Filet is a practical layer of insulation that you will want to take anywhere.

Stay warm!

There are alternatives..

If you haven't found something in our collection of down clothing that suits your specific requirements you might like to have a look at some of these. Be careful when comparing fill power as there are two different systems in use. In particular when someone quotes you European Down ask if it is measured by the European standard or the US standard. For more detail on this have a read of our down information page.

Down jacket price comparison chart. Updated by Kenny 9/11/11

Brand	Model	Weight (gr)	Hood	Fill	Construction	RRP (£)
Alpkit	Filo	670	Detachable	700 EU	Stitch-through	95
TNF	Nuptse	782	No	700 US	Stitch-through	160
RAB	Neutrino Endurance	625	Fixed	750 EU	Stitch-through	230
Mountain Equipment	Annapurna	1200	Detachable	675 EU	Box-wall	250
Mountain Equipment	Lightline	780	Detachable	675 EU	Stitch-through	160
Mountain Hardware	Below Zero	793	No	650 EU	Stitch-through	150

Down vest price comparison chart. Updated by Kenny 9/11/11

Brand	Model	Weight (gr)	Hood	Fill	Construction	RRP (£)
Alpkit	Filet	415	-	700 EU	Stitch-through	70
OMM	Finch Vest	250	-	800 EU	Stitch-through	140
RAB	Neutrino Vest	350	-	750 EU	Stitch-through	115
Mountain Hardware	Below Zero Vest	521	-	650 EU	Stitch-through	100

Product Reviews

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Reviews on external sites

Alpkit Filo 2011 - LFTO
Trail Review
Alpkit Filo - Outdoors Magic