Best Down Jackets

Our down jackets are built to deliver warmth, durability and comfort even in the coldest and harshest weather conditions.

We understand that embarking on winter adventures in the mountains means having dependable, insulating outdoor gear that can withstand the cold. The level of warmth down insulation can provide is unrivalled and remains the number one choice for those exploring extremely cold environments. Our down filled jackets deliver an exceptionawarmth-to-weight ratio,not only are they lightweight, they are also easily packable - making them easy to stash away when no longer needed without adding unwanted weight to your pack.

From water-repellent treatments and fill power to temperature ratings and weight ratio, there are some technical aspects to consider when you are shopping for your next down jacket. Depending on what your intended use is, and the weather conditions you are likely to experience, there a jacket that's geared towards each activity based on the design, features and finish on each lightweight down jacket.

Best down jacket for hiking: Anti Freeze Down Jacket

Anti Freeze is a cold-weather essential, engineered to offer exceptional warmth-to-weight performance for mountain days that demand more. Built with windproof Pertex® Quantum and filled with ExpeDRY 800FP goose down, an advanced treatment that speeds up drying and reduces moisture buildup over time, this jacket adapts with you in the elements. Refined pattern cutting improves fit, cuts grams, and eliminates cold spots, making it the leader in its class.

Men's Anti Freeze Down Jacket

Women's Anti Freeze Down Jacket

Best down jacket for mountaineering & expeditions: Kamen XT

Maximum warmth. Zero compromise. Built for the most exposed alpine environments. The Kamen XT delivers uncompromising thermal performance, PERTEX® QUANTUM Diamond Fuse for lightweight durability and ExpeDRY 800FP gold treated goose down for high-loft, fast-drying warmth that thrives in demanding conditions. Its OFFSET box wall construction maximises loft and minimises cold spots, providing windproof warmth when it matters most. Combined with a REACH+ tailored fit and PIVOT 3 hood system, it moves with you through complex terrain and exposed belays.

With a harness-compatible pocket system and enhanced layering capacity, this is your technical cold-weather fortress, built for precision, engineered for extremes.

Best down jacket for warmth-to-weight performance: Alpine 850 Nano 

Introducing Montane's top-of-the-line offering in down performance - the Alpine 850 Nano down jacket. Engineered with an ultra lightweight 10D Pertex Quantum material, this jacket provides reliable windproof protection. It’s filled with 60g (Medium) of high-quality, fast-drying 850 fill power ExpeDRY™ goose down offering remarkable warmth for its weight, with panels of synthetic insulation in high-moisture areas for outstanding thermal efficiency. This is the perfect lightweight down jacket for those embarking on big adventures, where thermal performance with minimal weight is essential.

Men's Alpine 850 Nano Down Jacket

Women's Alpine 850 Nano Down Jacket

Best Recycled Down Jacket: Tundra  

Every element of this versatile down jacket has been carefully considered, to bring you a reliable, warm jacket that’s suitable for a wide variety of adventures. Made with 100% Recycled Nylon with a PFC-free DWR coating provides durable weather protection with a reduced environmental impact. Whilst exceptional lightweight thermal performance comes from 700+ Fill Power traceable recycled down. Discover the Men's Tundra Hooded Down Jacket.

Best Down Jacket for climbing: Composite Down Jacket 

Looking for a thermal layer that will keep you warm, whilst allowing unrestricted movement? The Composite has been built for durable performance in cold conditions, combining a unique stretch fleece construction in the hood and arms for, with warm down in the core. 4-way stretch offers improved range of motion and reach without restriction, whilst Pertex® 3D Weave technology enables intelligently woven baffles that allow the down to fully loft. This in turn provides maximum warmth whilst entirely keeping out the wind.

The Men's Composite Hooded Down Jacket

The Women's Composite Hooded Down Jacket

Best Down Jacket for ski touring and winter mountain adventures: Resolve XT Down Jacket 

For winter adventures in the mountains that require more abrasion resistance against ice and rock, the Resolve XT’s 30D fabric means it’s more durable than our Anti-Freeze Down Jackets. Constructed using Windstopper by Gore-tex Labs means this jacket is highly water resistant and totally windproof, as well as able to deliver maximum breathability. No matter how windy it gets on the hill - you can rely on this outer fabric to keep you warm and comfortable for longer. A helmet-compatible hood and room for additional layers ensure this 750+ Fill Power down jacket is fully fit for fast-paced, technical adventures in the mountains! Shop the Women's Resolve XT Down Jacket.