A thinner down jacket works for many occasions and can either be worn by themselves or in combination with a shell jacket year round. When being active it may be wise to consider if the down jacket should be under or over a shell layer. Are you doing high activity, with short breaks or being inactive? The shell layer compresses the down, which reduces the insulation properties. With the shell layer on top, sweat will be trapped which leads to condensation and moisture inside. So if you’re doing challenging activities with short breaks, it’s better to wear the down jacket as the outer layer to ensure good isolation.

The down jacket featured in the picture has a down blend of 90% down and 10% feathers with a fill power of 700 cuin. You can find it [here](/en/Clothing/Jackets/Down Jackets/Thin Down Jackets).

A thicker down jacket essentially has the same functions and areas of use as a thinner one. The main difference is that it is a more insulating garment and often has a material that is wind- and waterproof. They are used to give maximal warmth while also being lightweight so they’re light to wear and to pack. Are you going on a mountain hike or do you just need a warm everyday jacket? This is an all-round garment that you can pack in your hiking pack, that way you won’t be cold when you’re taking a well deserved break at the summit.

The down jacket in the picture has a down blend of 95% down and 5% feathers with a fill power of 750 cuin. You can find them [here ](/en/Clothing/Jackets/Down Jackets/Thick Down Jackets)men and woman.

Down garments made using what is known as ‘box construction’ insulate best and are warmest. “Box construction” means that there are internal partition walls sewn between the inner and outer fabrics. This creates boxes with down inside, which prevents thermal bridges from forming. A down product with box construction takes maximum advantage of the down’s insulating abilities.