Our gear guru's pick
Cast your eye around the firepit at the annual WildBounds staff camping weekend, and chances are our head buyer, Rob, will be wearing his Snow Peak down jacket. Which as far as we're concerned is pretty much the best real-world recommendation for any piece of outdoor gear. And these coats really are something special, particularly after a 2024 upgrade. The top-quality 800 fill-power down is ridiculously warm for the weight, and it's also been treated for water-repellency, so it'll retain heat even when wet. What's more, they've boosted the wet-weather performance by adding a waterproof polyurethane film on the inside of the recycled polyester stretch ripstop shell. Hem, hood and cuffs can all be trimmed in to lock out draughts, and the hood visor is adjustable via a belt tab. Snow Peak apparel is as much about the little things as the big stuff, and the 2L down jacket is full of considered details like a two-way front zip, brushed pocket liners and an off-set diagonal zipper to protect your chin. Among the neatest features is a versatile double-slider chest pocket with multiple compartments, including one that's beefed up with extra insulation to stop the cold killing your phone battery.
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- Lightweight, breathable & water-resistant
- Recycled polyester double ripstop shell fabric with 20D mechanical stretch
- Inner side of shell fabric is laminated with a polyurethane waterproof film
- High-quality 800 fill-power down is suitable for very cold environments
- Water-repellent down retains insulating properties when wet and makes it easy to wash at home
- Adjusters at hem and hood
- Velcro sleeve adjustment
- Belt tab for adjusting hood visor
- Double-zip front
- Off-set diagonal front zip with chin guard
- Double-slider chest pocket houses pockets of various sizes
- Zip security pockets at the sides
- Lower inside pocket contains extra cotton insulation to protect device batteries
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- Shell: 100% Recycle Polyester (C0 DWR＋2L)
- Lining: 100％ Polyester (48% Recycle Polyester)
- Fill: 800FP
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Snow Peak apparel is designed gender-neutral. Use the fit comparison chart below to determine the best size for you.
Size (cm) 1 Small Medium Large XL Shoulder Width 56 58 60 62 64 Bust Width 60 62 65 69 73.5 Length 68 71.5 75 79.5 84 Sleeve Length 49 52.5 56 58.5 61 - Recycled Materials - made from recycled polyester
- Sustainability through Longevity - Snow Peak products are designed and built to last a lifetime. They submit all of their clothing to rigorous engineering and testing to ensure long-lasting durability. If you find that the product doesn’t live up to Snow Peak’s standards, they will repair or exchange it free of charge.
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Snow Peak's journey began in 1958, when the founder Yukio Yamai, an accomplished mountaineer, created his own line of superior climbing gear. Snow Peak then looked to evolve by shifting its focus from the mountaineering equipment of the past to the camping equipment of the future. Fueled by the booming national interest in auto-camping sweeping across Japan, Snow Peak released a series of radically innovative products which focused on quality, functionality, timeless-durability and considered design.
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