Down Jacket vs Padded Jacket - What's better for trekkers?
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Trekkers are often confused about what layers they should buy when they should wear them, how much they should invest in them, and so on.
In this video, we will be addressing one such concern - should you invest in down jackets or padded jackets. We went down to Decathlon, Anubhava in Bangalore, looked through their large collection, and made our verdict as to which is a better investment. Take a look.
The 6 factors discussed in this video are:
1:18 - 1 - Warmth
2:19 - 2 - Weight
2:45 - 3 - Compactness
3:39 - 4 - Water resistance
4:13 - 5 - Maintenance
5:29 - 6 - Cost
6:41 - Final verdict
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In Nepal villagers run up and down slopes in flipflops!
😅👌👌
its all about passion or regularity
yeah but they are used to I'm Nepali too but i get cold easily guess I'm the weaker one😂😅
Yes they are so comfortable in simple shoes
Yes.. Because They Don't See Weather Changes Due To Their Small Eyes That's Why Never Realizes...
I thought a jacket was just a jacket. Now I'm more informed. Thanks.
I go on long treks and expeditions. And I would choose a padded jacket, just because it is easier to maintain. Which is one of the most important things up in the mountains. You will get rain, you will get showfall and you will sweat a lot, once the jacket gets wet, it is useless, will take longer to dry. A down jacket fails misable in this aspect. Unless you use it only at nights when it gets colder. But then again you put on an inner thermal and well even a fleece jacket will keep you warm , put a waterproof/windproof jacket over that and you can easily take temperatures of -20 to -30. Down jackets are just fancy to look at and in my opinion completely pointless, unless you are someone who feels very cold and/or you are going to altitudes above 25,000 feet.
Wonderful presentation of facts ..... Congrats Swathi!
Wish you and Indiahikes team a very Happy New Year 2019. I Miss you guys.
I am going to Sikkim next month on `13th and just before visiting Decathlon I am watching this video . Thank you both of you
I was much happier before watching this video
😂😂😂
You might be high
Dont use non veg jackets😂
Haha why?
Good video. It is really important to realize that you always need to bring the proper kit where you are going since there is no “one size fits all” insulation.
is it really
Very good Information. I'm going to Kedar nath in May 2021. All these suggestions and updates will help me have good knowledge as I pick my layers too keep me warm and safe.❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍
I visited Romania during Christmas break. I found out that there is a decathlon there, it's so dang cool it's my favorite sports store. Definitely better than the sports stores here in Canada imo
Wow, I am very happy found this type of jacket.
Very nice and helpful information thanks
One of the biggest drawbacks of down jackets is they tend to be less windproof than padded. Also now z days you have synthetic material like primaloft which is as light as down while being very water resistant!!!
How wind proof a jacket is depends upon the shell material and not down itself. Almost all expedition jackets are down filled for a reason.
Which one is suited for Everest Base Camp trek of 15 days?
Is padded jacket suitable at kedartal trek on October after layerings?
Thank you.You are doing this video very sincerely.
Very very useful information, Thnq so much.
I live in Canada,and padded jackets are no match for down jackets. And depending on the outer shell they are waterproof as well. If budget is not a concern go for a down jacket.
Hey what's the best softshell jacket for cold winter trekking
Living at altitude of 2200 metres.. According to my experience padded jackets are best because harsh and cold winds can easily penetrant down jackets....
Very true
Altitude of 22200 meters where's bhai
@@AbhishekSharma-rp3vx garhwal most likely
that also depends how you are wearing them usually hikers that use down jackets use them as a mid layer an wear a shell jacket on top that is probably made of goretex
@@tushardutt1476 bhaiya hum pahadi hai...3 feet snow mai rehtey hai...
Hamarey dada k tym koe down jacket ya padded jacket nahi thi... Bas pure woolen clothes use kartey they...ab jacket aa gayi to bhaiyaa apna vichar de deya...
Thank you sooo much for this information
Can u please tell me how to clean down jacket because i have one @indiahikes
hi, i am going on to kedarnath trekking on dec for 8 days. I want to know what are the thins to buy for trekking. plz help me with this. It is the first time for me for this trekking.
Padded jaket sutiable for -5 degre tempratere ?
Pleased suggest for chadar trek, which is better
Kindly provide buying suggestions regarding some of the quality padded jackets
Leh ladakh in September . which one is good for it ?
Great knowledgeable video. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
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Please explain the wash care process of padded jacket.
What to carry when we have to go for himalayan treks
gooing in summer to Uttrakhand which jacket should i carry
Pls suggest me some very good jackets company name for - degrees
I bought a down jacket from decathalon quite expensive but it turned out to be a big let down. Does not provide warmth as expected. I would any day go for padded based on personal experience.
decathlon has some of the cheapest down's in the market
Nice and helpful information...
Very nice video. Swati vs Swati debating Down Jacket vs Padded Jacket :-)
I don't have tennis ball for down jacket nor the dryer machine but because I wet it completely during washing with eazy the all feather has been accumulated everywhere. I waiting for it to be completely dry. Will you please help me out what should I do now? To get its feather distribution uniform as it was before washing in a bucket full of water.
@Swati - Can a Down jacket be dry cleaned? Is it recommended if we don't want the feathers to accumulate?
I did goechala, stok kangri and roopkund without either of those jackets. I am kind old school and used one big heavy jacket(hahahaha) without any layering. Thats it.
Paise walo k chochle.
Ami sandakphu trek korechi normal jacket e 😂
Exactly. Such expensive stuffs are needed for expeditions not normal treks. As a Pahari I can tell you that you don't need expensive shoes, jackets and fancy stuff for trekking. I did Valley of Flowers, Hemkund Saheb and Vasudhara Falls in a 300 rs shoe and they worked well.
@@lakhera334 globalization bro , even i am also pahadi people living there dont wear these things.
@@lakhera334 because those treks are for kids ! Lol
Please share details of how to store down and padded jackets
Where can I get down jackets on wholesale in India?
Thank you so much dear.
Which jacket is better for kedarkantha trek?
Which place bangalore , available this jackets I want one jacket for winter and rainy season. Please suggest which jacket suitable for me iam male 41 years old
Pl explain how to wash down jackets in home.
can i use red tape puffer jacket this is like down jacket
Hi swati bharat this side
I am doing chader trek this month .
Can you brief me with the layers that we should wear.
Also, in decathlon there are two types of down jackets one is for 3500 and another one is for 7k. One with less amount can go till -16 and and this 7k down jacket goes till -20 and there is almost double in price difference.
So. CAn you let me know which one is good and can go to chader .
Thanks
(Please ignore grammatical error because English is not my language)
-20 (6999/-) jacket is really awesome...
Presently I'm using this...
But don't forget to wear a shel jacket/ wind cheater / Waterproof Jacket over this - 20 jacket to prevent from water and sharp things/edges because this jacket is very soft...
-15 Jacket (3499/-) is Not good as - 20 Jacket...
-20 is very light weight, soft, compatible Very Very warm but other one is not good in these quality...
So my vote definitely goes to - 20 (6999/-) Jacket...
This video was quite helpful
You guys are rocking .
is the down jacket wind resistant?what do you recommend i use on sandakphu trek as i have heard that the sandakphu is a very windy trek?
You're right. Sandakphu is indeed a very windy trek. To tackle such winds, we'd recommend a padded jacket over a down jacket. Something with a hood, a zip that comes up to your chin, and perhaps adjustable sleeves. You need something that sits snug on your body. So try and then buy.
Make sure you have a woollen cap and a neck warmer / balaclava to tackle the wind.
You guys eventually confused me !
i think you didn't get what she meant
What about travel jacket?
Mujhe down jacket purchase marna hai kaha se karoo pls suggest me ki kis Store se khareedu
Which is better for Canada ?
Thank you very much..
how to take careof down jacket
Are there any waterproof down jackets?!
How to clean padded jacket .
As I m going for advance mountaineering course to laddakh in the month of sept ... so, I should go for what?
if you going for mountaineering i can suggest "'Simond Jackets'" simond jackets made by 85% of down feather so keep warm. and water repellent also
I wish we could meet some day .
I was watching this video since i was interested in a Jacket for my kedarkanta trek . (Going to be my Frist long trek (a slight one ).
Once I will be having 100k (maybe after 2 years 😉) will definitely Collab with you and will definitely thank u a lot 👌👌
Very good to hear you
hi swati, could u plz suggest which jacket is suitable for kedarkantha trek ,padded or down??
padded because you will be playing there with snow and as per me, Uniqlo downjacket didn't pass the snow ball test.
Can you please help me with the thermal wear for winter as to what brand as available in India
Thermals are usually very easy to find. Even stores like Max and Reliance trends have good, afforadable thermals. Even local innerwear stores will have them. Just ensure you buy something light. These are meant purely to wear at night, when you're not trekking.
If the down is sourced ethically, down jackets have a lesser environmental impact than padded jackets. Because every time you wash a padded jacket, it releases microplastics which aren't natural. So it's still a draw :)
I think that in commercial products, animal products are never sourced ethically.
@@testingshanu hey please tell me which jacket and top and pants to buy for 1 day trekking in rain please 🙏😭for girl/women and which brand💜💜😭🤩
@@testingshanu may or maynot be ethically sources, Decathlon provides for RDS down certification confirming ethical.
Is the Men's trekking padded jacket MT100 -5 degree centigrade orange colour good for Rohtang Pass or Manali in the last of October?
Hi Ranjan. Any jacket that withstands -5 degree should work.
Which jacket to use jacket for Chadhar Trek and where to buy them and which one and for lower body
Body touching warmer. 1 t shirt. 1 sweater/sweat shirt. 1 fleece jacket. 1 water & wind proof jacket. 1 leg warmer. 1 water & wind proof pants with fleece. Very comfortable & warm hat (you have to sleep with it). 5 woolen socks (2 at a time & they get wet everyday). Neck cover & face cover as well.
For chadar you need a lot of layers. If you want to spend lavishly & in future will travel to places around -10/-15 C for minimum 10-15 days in a year, then you can go for down, otherwise padded.
You'll get options for both at Decath, but you should spend 4-6k on normal jacket(fleece layer + wind&waterproof jacket) or min 6-12k for down.
We're planning a trek to the Kashmir great lakes. What according to u will be most suitable, down jacket or padded jacket?
I'd go for a padded jacket. Unless you have really clear weather, Kashmir could be a slightly drizzly trek! And the section to Satsar is incredibly windy! A padded jacket comes in handy there!
Hello!Swati, I am planning Kailash yatra this year please suggesting me which jacket is suitable??
Hi. I am planning to visit some countries of Europe this winter. Where will be snow and extreme cold. What you suggest investing in down or padded
Hi Tarun, a padded jacket will definitely be a better, more long-lasting investment. It's cheaper, more easily-manageable and is often water-resistant to a certain extent as well. So go for that.
What is recommended for kedarkantha trek in January? Given how cold it will be !
At least 5 warm layers. A padded jacket with a hood would definitely be better than a down jacket.
You can go through this article for details on how to layer up for a winter trek like Kedarkantha - indiahikes.com/layering-himalayan-winter-trek-jackets/
What you recommend for kedarnath trek ....?
Is there any type called airfill jackets?
Thank you !!!
Awesome video
Nice explanation didi
I will bring both. I love rainproof, windproof fleece padded coat over a down coat on single digit Fahrenheit degree weather. Very often, I layer 3 down coats, XS, S and middle size. I never get sick on single digit Fahrenheit degree weather.
I'm going for Chandrasheela trek this March. Do I have to invest on any of these jackets just for one day? Btw, I'll be riding a motorcycle every day in Uttarakhand for 6 days straight. Please suggest.
Then it's best to borrow jackets from friends and wear them. For a day, it doesn't make sense to invest so much!
@@Indiahikes I do have a 32 Degree jacket. Is that good enough if I wear multiple layers beneath it?
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Hi, where can I get good and super warm with good amount of fill, down jackets from???
Decathlon has a good collection, with a wide range of Down jackets. You could head over to one of their stores.
If not Decathlon, Wildcraft makes good down jackets. So does Columbia. Although both of these are on the more expensive side.
@@Indiahikes thanks
Hello
I am planning a trek to kedarkantha in feb .
I already have a parka which i used in russia during cold weather
Will it be good for the trek ?
It depends on how heavy it is. And one parka will definitely not be enough. You will need layers, because you are camping outdoors and don't have the comfort of concrete walls around you.
@@Indiahikes it is a warm parka with fur inside
That types of information is very helpful for the new trekkers like me. Thank you swathi.
Which jacket is your recommendations for the treks like Hampta pass during September? ☺☺
Lastly try to make a detailed video on trekking boots too. Wishing a very successful new year for team indiahikes.
Joy Kumar Shill down jacket with synthetic thermal.
Between cotton and polyester jacket, which is better for kedarnath trip?
As your outer most layer, better to have a wind-cheater kind of jacket (which is usually not cotton). When it gets rainy, or if there are light drizzles, these will remain dry and keep you warm.
What detergent i use to wash my down jacket in india any suggestions
You could use Ezee by Godrej. It's a mild liquid detergent for jackets and sweaters.
@@Indiahikes Thanks for your suggestion ♥️
I spot clean my down coats and fleece padded coat.
How to wash them with what detergent?
believe there is a separate down detergent for the 'down' ones. check out... But decathlon themselves tell to just do a light wash with warm water and shd be good to go.. no need to machine wash with tennis balls, or rigorous wash, or dry cleaning, just plain, light wash..
Hey One Important question - while trekking to Bugyal, I was wearing an base layer, dry fit T-shirt...then a Fleese and a down Jacket.... While trekking it was lot of sweat and base layer was wet by the time we reached Top. Any way to avoid that? Will that be cause of getting a cold/Fever?
While treking you should never wear a thermal or a baselayer just your polyester quick drying tshirt, fleece and then the Jacket. The reason for this is while Treking we are moving and our body already produces heat so we don't need a baselayer or a thermal
Can you please suggest some brand name for both types of jackets?
Decathlon has both kinds of jackets. You could also check Columbia, they have some good jackets, albeit more expensive ones.
Thanks a lot for your reply.
Nice
0:36 which place?
That's Kashmir Great Lakes - indiahikes.com/kashmir-great-lakes/ :)
ask nepali,which would be better,down jacket is better for trekkers
How good are leather jackets for trekking?
They're not at all meant for trekking. They are very heavy, get wet easily and don't dry for a long time. For a trek you need something light and compact, and also needs to be fairly water repellent.
The question should be, which costs more, naturally Down Jackets are far better, lighter and more expensive? The really best Down Jackets are also water proof, example Canada Goose Down Jacket the Rolls Royce of Down Jackets will set you back roughly 75,000 Rupee's or US$1000.00 minimum. Enjoy.
canada goose aint waterproof, just barely water resistant enough to allow you to run for cover from unexpected rain lol
Please climb mount Everest
how to clean a down jacket? i didn't understand
Down jackets need a lot of care Ananya.
- You cannot put them into the washing machine with other clothes.
- Do not use detergent on it.
A tip that we recommend is to put a tennis ball into the washing machine to maintain the fluffiness of the jacket. When inside a washing machine the feathers bunch up in a corner - which is not good. So when you put a tennis ball into the washing machine: while the jacket dries, the tennis balls will bounce around the machine, constantly hitting the jacket like you would fluff a pillow back into shape.
@@Indiahikes oh, but we can normally handwash with a mild soap, right?
Which jacket is waterproof ?
Padded jackets are usually water resistant. Down jackets are not.
Which one would you suggest for bikers?🙄
Still a padded jacket. It's more robust and can withstand winds. Will last longer.
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What is there inside padded jacket??
It's usually polyfill in padded jackets.
Are birds killed to get their feathers/plumage?
Yes..U will even find that in description of some down jackets
Google RDS "responsible down standard".. you will find everything that you wanted to know..
Indiahikes told in one of their sessions that decathlon especially is from France.. there duck meat is very common so they take down feathers from the dead bird.. so no, they're not killed just for that
I was worried about this too. However, at Decathlon their down is sourced as a by-product of the meat industry. They have details about it on their website.
So before buying a down jacket, it's important to make sure it is sourced ethically.
They are plucked alive, and its so painful some die in the process. Buying down jackets is supporting crulity towards innocent creatures.
Iam one doubte Padded jacket is waterproof yes or no 😍
Hi. Water resistance is a plus point of a Padded Jacket as most of the jackets are coated with at least a bit of waterproofing material. Which means they can withstand slight rain, slight snow for at least half an hour, one hour. It depends on the waterproofing on the jacket.
Where is your store?
This is the Decathlon Anubhava Store in Bangalore.
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