I'm very jealous that you UKers have had access to Decathlon for so many years! They just made it over to North America and the value of their products is unbeatable!
Works both ways Justin...You guys in the States have loads of gear we would love to have over here in the UK but you guys pay a lot less because we have much higher postage charges and customs fees to pay on top.
@@sigmasd10 I dunno, I just got the Sea to Summit Etherlight Extreme Men's regular for £150 all in inc post from France!! They assured me there would be no customs fees - and they were correct. Arrived in less than one week. Way cheaper than in the rest of the UK! A lot more Euro firms have now got their head around the new paperwork, worth checking them out Alf. Always the exchange rate favours the US prices in just about anything, computer games, you name it. If we get a good trade deal eventually we could be importing more stuff from the US, even with shipping costs it could save for the more expensive products.
@@sigmasd10 And a cool thing for me, is I live close to a Decathlon Store, pickup within one hour, and no post. Most items in stock! I have had their gear for years. Their rucksacks are really well-made items and of great value. Their Merino wool blended stuff is great too, as cheap as the Aldi Merino and on sale all the time. And way more durable being blended. Best of all worlds! The Aldi merino I had fell apart, not the Decathlon gear.
Thanks, Ben, I just purchased this yesterday, £50 in July 21. Benefits for me are the down, packable, and Minus 5 comfortability rating. Your review was great, concise, everything I wanted to know with the additional confirmation of what to wear underneath. A new subscriber. Good to see I am not the only Londoner with a passion for the outdoors. Going off-grid for a week, next week, I'll have a look at a few of your other vids. Keep up the good work.
Hi India. Thanks so much for watching and the nice feedback. Really glad the review helped you out too. Also great to find another outdoorsy Londoner!! 👍Ben
Such a good review, Ben! Very well-presented. I love how concise it is! It contains all the helpful info in a short video but without the jibber-jabber. Cheers for sharing. 🙌🏼 Mari
It's not down it's fully synthetic, I just got one and it feels a bit cheap, bit tight at the hips even before tightening, but it also seems quite warm and I think it will work for its intended purpose...
@@escapetherace1943 Nah this one is down. The synthetic version also exists under the same name but its cheaper and less packable. You bought the wrong one I reckon. Also decathlon runs a bit small.
@@alexbarcovsky4319 Dang, I assumed it was the synthetic because of the price. I actually own BOTH, a black synthetic and a midnight blue down one in this video so I can't believe I made the mistake, lol. The synthetic one is a spare pretty much that I leave in my car or 2nd kit in case, or can hand to someone who doesn't have the right gear.
I'm glad you showed wearing a fleece underneath, because often, these jackets are pretty warm inside and so if you are wearing just a t-shirt and you start sweating inside, then the jacket gets wet from the inside and loses its warmth, as well as a wet, down coat feels horrible against you. A t-shirt, a fleece/jumper I think should always be warm underneath. I live near a decathlon and they do another down jacket that is -10 and has a breast pocket which is incredible value for the money. Decathlon, for the most part, sell incredible gear for amazing prices.
It’s all about the layers isn’t it. I’ve worn a base layer and fleece under this jacket many times and it’s hardly ever let me down in terms of keeping me warm. Decathlon is great value I agree. Many thanks for watching. Ben
@@benhikescamps yes, get the layers correct and the jacket will do its job. I usually hike in more of a soft shell jacket and use these down jackets to keep warm back at camp. Plus, if you're warm enough sleeping in your sleeping back, these jackets make brilliant pillows when they're folded into their own pocket. Anything to save weight/room in my pack. Thanks again. 😁
Now this is how to do a review* Expertly done , with no stone left un-turned . Thanks for taking the time to share* I fancy one of these now :-) I hope the production is still as good as 3 years ago. Sending well wishes*
Really glad the video helped and delighted to welcome you to the channel! Great to have a new Irish sub on board too. Would love to wild camp in Ireland one day. Thanks and ATB - Ben 👍☘️
I purchased the MEN’S SYNTHETIC MOUNTAIN TREKKING PADDED JACKET - MT100 HOODED -5°C £25 $30 less expensive and 80g heavier For me synthetic is the only way to go in English wet/cold climate And for long expeditions in sub-zero dry/cold, I also prefer synthetic, as your jacket gets damp from body perspiration, and after a few days down begins to clump and loose loft I am very pleased with the performance of this jacket I obviously would recommend this jacket better than the down
II bought the jacket here at the Decathlon store in Frankfurt for €59 (in UK: 49 pound. Seems to have gone up because of Corona) after seeing your video. It is warm and very small foldable. I am very pleased. Many Thanks.
Nice video mate. I never really had any decathlon stuff but see a fair few people who have. Maybe when it’s time to replace my jacket I’ll check them out, seems a good coat for the price 👍🏼
Have seen a few similar reviews n ordered mine a few weeks ago for myself n my wife. We both LOVE THESE JACKETS. We each ordered a size up n that has worked out nicely - so that suggestion seems very accurate. Very comfortable, zips easily, nice drawstring at the waist and best of all the price. Only “criticism” is the same as mentioned - a drawstring or way to snug up the hood would be nice but this is only a small criticism since the hood does pretty well except in the windiest of days. Highly, highly recommend this jacket.
You can put your own drawstring in around the hood/face, just take your FORCLAZ jacket to your tailor. Pre-buy the cord and closure you want, and then have them do the work. Totally worth it IMHO. Takes the jacket from an 8.5 to a 10.
I just brought on well the MEN'S MOUNTAIN TREKKING DOWN JACKET - TEMP RATING -10°C - TREK 500 - GREEN as it was end of line and cheap, thanks for the video
No problem Gunnar. The fleece is from Decathlon too. It’s one of their lighter ones and I only really use it in the summer. I don’t think it’s available anymore though. Thanks for watching. 👍
Not to be nit-picky but just to clarify for other viewers, the fill power isn't how warm it is it denotes the quality of the down. Higher fill power number means better quality down and thus less weight of down is needed for the same warmth rating. It is how much space 1oz of down takes up, to be techincal
I just rewatched it and noticed that I said, “the greater the fill power, the greater the insulation”. The fill power is a product of the down quality and thus the insulation will be greater if the fill power ‘number’ - measured in cubic inches - is higher.
Thank you so much for watching, your feedback and subbing. Most appreciated 🙏 I have around 70-80 videos on the channel. All to do with wild camping and being outdoors. Welcome aboard! 👍 - Ben
4:20 he mentions the waist cinch. Does anyone know if the Trek 100 still has the waist cinch in Dec 2022? Couldn't find it in specs on Decathlon's site. But yeah also a hood cinch would be great.
I've got that jacket and love it. One thing that influenced me was a review that compared it to a £300 jacket. The only really significant difference was that the expensive one was a few grams lighter.
Let’s not get carried away here! Yes Decathlon gear is value for money, but if you do a little bit more digging there is a heap of difference between these 2 jackets. At 300 notes you have superior material, better finishing and of course a brand name😂 The biggest difference is the quality and type of down used, top dollar jacket 100% goose down with no feather and probably hydrophobic (?) against duck down and feather. I also have both a 250 note jacket and a Decathlon, which I have to say I use most of the time, but when it gets really cold on goes the 250 note job and yes you can definitely tell the difference and if memory serves both are 6-800 fill power. Stay safe, kind regards from Clive in deepest Dorset.👍
My go to jacket for dog walking in -8C in a cold windy Canadian winter with a sweat shirt under it. Perfect wear between 5C to -8C. Anything colder you'd need a down parka. Fantastic deal great construction and fairly good water repellency.
Nice one Ben. I saw this on Simon outdoors channel the other day and thought I’d look into getting one, now I’ve seen you recommend it too I’ll have to order one sharpish! Cheers for the video bud 👍🏻 ATB George
Great review - thanks for posting. I've had this same jacket (same colour as you too) for about a year now. Like you, I can't beat it for value for money, however there are little things that I wish I could change. I share your view on the hood. Would be good if that was adjustable. Also, maybe it's just my body shape but I don't like that when zipped fully up with the hood down, I don't think it snugly hugs my neck area enough. It's quite loose, so that means cold air gets in and warm air inside gets out. Other jackets I've tried on re Rab/ Mountain equipment etc all have fitted tighter around my neck to keep the warmth in. I think that makes a big difference personally. I think though this is definitely a jacket worth having for the price it is. I can't exactly complain that it's not a top drawer jacket when it doesn't cost a top drawer price!
Looks great for the money. I managed to pick up an ultra light down jacket in Uniqlo for £25, but it looks thinner than yours and doesn't have a hood or drawstring. That said, it's very warm and great for layering, and packs really small in the stuff sack.
Was in the Warrington shop today they have the yellow color for £29.99 not to everyone’s color..but well worth the money.got myself the down sleeping bag for £119..£30 off..nice
How good a review with 3 years of experience. A couple of days ago, I bought this jacket (€ 49) and the SIMOND ALPINISM also made of decathlon (€ 99) (- 10 degrees). I'm testing them to see which one I fit and I'm not able to appreciate the difference in warmth between the two. The Simond seems more robust.
Funny enough myself and wife went to decathlon yesterday in the Dunstable branch . We got a couple of bits and I thought the prices were incredibly good . They had one style of down jacket and that’s it and I was a bit fed up if honest . But he did say all jackets are online and they can’t stock them all so that was ok as was a helpful fella . Great video and so so helpful and funny thing is I’m xxl and had to try xxxl as sizes small so your info is 100 per cent correct . Cheers now subscribed 👍
Thank you for the review, my experience with a similar jacket that I love, had for 2 years, but after this winter and on any windy day, it becomes a real pain to wear, is the OEX Zeno jacket. The lack of technical features for hood adjustment means the hood in this type of jacket just lifts in the wind and then blows cold air around you head and down your back. For none windy days they are great, but now I am thinking of upgrading to the Montane Featherlite, it has a few extra features but the main being a technical hood.
Well said about ethically sourced down Ben, its important to only buy products that stipulate that they are, the horrific live plucking of birds for down needs to be stopped. I work out side and have had one of the jackets for 3x years now, totally agree with all you said.. BTW any updates on your channel stickers ?
Totally agree with Gary regarding the sourcing. All ten stickers have been reserved. Are you saying you’d be interested if I had more available? I’m gauging interest as to whether I should get hold of some more. Thanks mate.
@@benhikescamps Please Ben, I will have 2 stickers as when they come available please, I didnt realise we could purchase them, I must have missed a update,
That looks and absolute steal and I was so pleased to see that the down was ethically sourced. When my RAB one packs in I'll definitely take a look at one of these. Thanks Ben.
Looks a bargain mate, I was sent a down jacket last week for free from a company, it's £50 on Amazon, but your one looks better quality , can't argue with £40 for a decent down jacket , looks good mate 👍 ATB
Its insane how this jacket has the same filling power and weight as 200 euro jackets from brands like patagonia or arcteryx. Not to mention the sustainability isnt too bad either.
You myst get the right size. I brought one too big, and it did nit do the job right. So take care they are a small person size as made in the far east. Otherwise well made for the money, just show how much forms like Patagonia make on their jackets guys? Good video.
Really interesting review. Given the price, I’m half tempted to buy one just to do a comparison video between this and my Rab Microlight to see what the difference is in quality. The obvious difference to me is the more expensive brands tend to use goose down rather than duck which is supposed to be much better quality and warmer but is that the case? Would definitely be interesting to see! Thanks for sharing 👍
Just bought an identical jacket like yours, the first down jacket I had so far. It is incredible warm in it and lightweight. Loving it. I wonder how does it do in terms of resistence in time, the exterior seems a bit thin.
That's great spec for the price. Do you have any issue with down coming out the stitching? I bought a cheap Lee cooper one from sports direct and the stuff pisses out, but it was only £10.
Thanks Ben very helpful will definitely think about this one. Really informative video and especially helpful as you have used this for 3 years not 3 minutes like some reviews 😂
Great video! Can't wait to get to Decathlon and stock up on some budget beginner wild camping gear :) p.s. is this filmed in Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park? Great place if so!
Decathlon's feathers and down are ethically sourced are they? Ethical consumer magazine states, " It uses animal down and we could find no reference to any policies to prevent live-plucking."
It now costs £49.99. Oh, and if you remove the labels a Large one only weighs 279g...Even at the higher price that still makes it over £200 cheaper than a Crux down hoodie of the same weight!
Just bought one. It def can not compare to a north face or a rab.. it may be 800 fill but there isn’t a huge amount of it. It’s also not all down, and it’s not box wall construction. +5c to -5c.. that’s optimistic… paired with a hardshell, an additional fleece and base layer. Yes. But as a stand alone. It’s not as warm as you’d think A north face nuptse would be fine on its own. Static 3c active .. much lower
Hi Andy. So many decent brands out there. I would study the specs and pay as much as you can afford. I use a Jack Wolfskin one and it cost me about £100. Plenty of others though. Hope that helps and let me know what you think of the Forclaz!
Decathlon sells very inexpensive lightweight wind running jackets that you would wear over the parka, and it will greatly increase the warmth by cutting out the windchill factor on the parka And of course, a mid layer fleece, and a vest/gilet, gloves, hat and scarf
Looks almost exactly the same one as I bought on aliexpress last year, it's ideal to carry around in case in gets cold. Down really does warm you up nicely. I use a thicker non packable one when it gets properly cold though.
Do yourselves a favour and get lightweight synthetic jackets, down jackets and down sleeping bags in UK, or any moist, damp an unpredictable climate when backpacking or bikepacking for more than a day in a tent, is a big risk it will get damp and loose all it's insulating ability, plus it's impossible to dry it then on the go.
It’s a good point and something to be wary of on a multi-day hike/adventure. If just an overnighter, and the kit is looked after, I think down is a good choice. I always store my down gear in a dry bag that then goes inside the rucksack. I’ve worked this way for three years - with the jacket in this video - and never had any issues with it getting wet. If it rains and is also cold, my raincoat goes over the the down jacket but to be honest I’ve hardly ever had to do that.
I got this jacket for my birthday last November and take it wild camping and on dog walks. Loving it so far specially for the money. I have the same issue with the hood, maybe decathlon designers are so clever they have massive heads 😂 new subscriber here. Please feel free to check my channel out if you like, all things wild camping and budget gear!!
I'm very jealous that you UKers have had access to Decathlon for so many years! They just made it over to North America and the value of their products is unbeatable!
They really are good value eh! Many thanks for watching Justin.
Works both ways Justin...You guys in the States have loads of gear we would love to have over here in the UK but you guys pay a lot less because we have much higher postage charges and customs fees to pay on top.
Saw your review on this first, appreciate both these channels!
@@sigmasd10 I dunno, I just got the Sea to Summit Etherlight Extreme Men's regular for £150 all in inc post from France!! They assured me there would be no customs fees - and they were correct. Arrived in less than one week. Way cheaper than in the rest of the UK! A lot more Euro firms have now got their head around the new paperwork, worth checking them out Alf. Always the exchange rate favours the US prices in just about anything, computer games, you name it. If we get a good trade deal eventually we could be importing more stuff from the US, even with shipping costs it could save for the more expensive products.
@@sigmasd10 And a cool thing for me, is I live close to a Decathlon Store, pickup within one hour, and no post. Most items in stock! I have had their gear for years. Their rucksacks are really well-made items and of great value. Their Merino wool blended stuff is great too, as cheap as the Aldi Merino and on sale all the time. And way more durable being blended. Best of all worlds! The Aldi merino I had fell apart, not the Decathlon gear.
Thanks, Ben, I just purchased this yesterday, £50 in July 21. Benefits for me are the down, packable, and Minus 5 comfortability rating. Your review was great, concise, everything I wanted to know with the additional confirmation of what to wear underneath. A new subscriber. Good to see I am not the only Londoner with a passion for the outdoors. Going off-grid for a week, next week, I'll have a look at a few of your other vids. Keep up the good work.
Hi India. Thanks so much for watching and the nice feedback. Really glad the review helped you out too. Also great to find another outdoorsy Londoner!! 👍Ben
Such a good review, Ben! Very well-presented. I love how concise it is! It contains all the helpful info in a short video but without the jibber-jabber. Cheers for sharing. 🙌🏼 Mari
Thanks for that Mari. I try hard to avoid waffling (where possible) so that's good to know! Hope all well :-) Ben
You can’t beat a good down jacket. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of being out in the cold but feeling all snug and warm 😊👌🏻
Totally agree mate.
It's not down it's fully synthetic, I just got one and it feels a bit cheap, bit tight at the hips even before tightening, but it also seems quite warm and I think it will work for its intended purpose...
@@escapetherace1943 Nah this one is down. The synthetic version also exists under the same name but its cheaper and less packable. You bought the wrong one I reckon. Also decathlon runs a bit small.
@@alexbarcovsky4319 Dang, I assumed it was the synthetic because of the price.
I actually own BOTH, a black synthetic and a midnight blue down one in this video so I can't believe I made the mistake, lol. The synthetic one is a spare pretty much that I leave in my car or 2nd kit in case, or can hand to someone who doesn't have the right gear.
I'm glad you showed wearing a fleece underneath, because often, these jackets are pretty warm inside and so if you are wearing just a t-shirt and you start sweating inside, then the jacket gets wet from the inside and loses its warmth, as well as a wet, down coat feels horrible against you. A t-shirt, a fleece/jumper I think should always be warm underneath. I live near a decathlon and they do another down jacket that is -10 and has a breast pocket which is incredible value for the money. Decathlon, for the most part, sell incredible gear for amazing prices.
It’s all about the layers isn’t it. I’ve worn a base layer and fleece under this jacket many times and it’s hardly ever let me down in terms of keeping me warm. Decathlon is great value I agree. Many thanks for watching. Ben
@@benhikescamps yes, get the layers correct and the jacket will do its job. I usually hike in more of a soft shell jacket and use these down jackets to keep warm back at camp. Plus, if you're warm enough sleeping in your sleeping back, these jackets make brilliant pillows when they're folded into their own pocket. Anything to save weight/room in my pack. Thanks again. 😁
Now this is how to do a review* Expertly done , with no stone left un-turned . Thanks for taking the time to share* I fancy one of these now :-) I hope the production is still as good as 3 years ago. Sending well wishes*
Thanks nseight. I don’t think you will regret buying one of these! Take care. 👍⛺️👍
Great review, just bought this jacket and decided to see reviews, excellent summary. Just subbed , greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪👌
Really glad the video helped and delighted to welcome you to the channel! Great to have a new Irish sub on board too. Would love to wild camp in Ireland one day. Thanks and ATB - Ben 👍☘️
I rate quechua kit Ben, had my down jacket years and still going strong
Yeah can't beat them for value Nobby.
Literally about to buy the RAB synthetic jacket to go under my waterproof but might have a look at this first for half the price. Nice one Ben 👍🏼
It's worth it, glad I got this instead of spending twice or three times as much for a similarly rated jacket. My large comes in at 9.9oz.
@@jackcrackerman I think i’m going fir it!
Did you buy one John?
Agreed!
@@benhikescamps I’v not just yet mate but i’ll be going to decathlon very soon as i’v heard its classed as an essential shop 😆😆 win 🕺🏼
I purchased the MEN’S SYNTHETIC MOUNTAIN TREKKING PADDED JACKET - MT100 HOODED -5°C
£25 $30 less expensive and 80g heavier
For me synthetic is the only way to go in English wet/cold climate
And for long expeditions in sub-zero dry/cold, I also prefer synthetic, as your jacket gets damp from body perspiration, and after a few days down begins to clump and loose loft
I am very pleased with the performance of this jacket
I obviously would recommend this jacket better than the down
Sounds like an interesting product.
II bought the jacket here at the Decathlon store in Frankfurt for €59 (in UK: 49 pound. Seems to have gone up because of Corona) after seeing your video. It is warm and very small foldable. I am very pleased. Many Thanks.
Really glad the jacket is working out well. Thanks for watching. 👍👍
Nice video mate. I never really had any decathlon stuff but see a fair few people who have. Maybe when it’s time to replace my jacket I’ll check them out, seems a good coat for the price 👍🏼
Decathlon are worth taking a look at Ash. Got some good stuff and good prices, Thanks for watching and have a great week.
Have seen a few similar reviews n ordered mine a few weeks ago for myself n my wife.
We both LOVE THESE JACKETS.
We each ordered a size up n that has worked out nicely - so that suggestion seems very accurate.
Very comfortable, zips easily, nice drawstring at the waist and best of all the price.
Only “criticism” is the same as mentioned - a drawstring or way to snug up the hood would be nice but this is only a small criticism since the hood does pretty well except in the windiest of days.
Highly, highly recommend this jacket.
Thanks Larry for that feedback. Great to hear. Thanks for watching too. 👍
Nice review, bud. I just ordered one! Looking forward to testing it here in the northern US. For the price, I'm sure you can't go wrong.
Thanks Eric! I was wearing mine around London today. It’s still going strong. Glad to be of assistance. ATB - Ben 🇬🇧
You can put your own drawstring in around the hood/face, just take your FORCLAZ jacket to your tailor. Pre-buy the cord and closure you want, and then have them do the work. Totally worth it IMHO. Takes the jacket from an 8.5 to a 10.
I just brought on well the MEN'S MOUNTAIN TREKKING DOWN JACKET - TEMP RATING -10°C - TREK 500 - GREEN as it was end of line and cheap, thanks for the video
Just received the jacket. Great quality, better than expected!
Got to hear you like it Alexandros. Mine is still going strong! 👍
Thank you for this great video. Please allow me to ask a question. Which red fleece jacket did you wear under the Decathlon jacket?
No problem Gunnar. The fleece is from Decathlon too. It’s one of their lighter ones and I only really use it in the summer. I don’t think it’s available anymore though. Thanks for watching. 👍
@@benhikescamps thank you very much. In april we'll visit a big Decathlon shop and I'll looking for. Have a nice day.
Not to be nit-picky but just to clarify for other viewers, the fill power isn't how warm it is it denotes the quality of the down. Higher fill power number means better quality down and thus less weight of down is needed for the same warmth rating. It is how much space 1oz of down takes up, to be techincal
I just rewatched it and noticed that I said, “the greater the fill power, the greater the insulation”. The fill power is a product of the down quality and thus the insulation will be greater if the fill power ‘number’ - measured in cubic inches - is higher.
@@benhikescamps Yeah, sorry wasn't trying to be critical...just clarifying for other viewers :-)
Great video and review, very informative. I just found your channel and subscribed, looking forward to watching the rest of your videos.👍
Thank you so much for watching, your feedback and subbing. Most appreciated 🙏 I have around 70-80 videos on the channel. All to do with wild camping and being outdoors. Welcome aboard! 👍 - Ben
Great review. I have been looking for a down jacket in the lower price range for a while might give this one a go.
Hi there. Thanks for the kind words. Glad to be of assistance. ATB - Ben
December 2022 and it's now £59.99 but I would still say that's very good value for a down jacket of that rating
Yes, I hear it’s gone up. It was £39.99 when I first made this video.
Love the video Ben. I'm needing a new jacket, and you've swayed me for this one!
Happy to help!
Nice jacket, warm and light weight. I purchased two, one for the wife and one for me. 👍
It’s a great jacket. Excellent value. Thanks for watching Arthur.
Thanks Ben. Some great pointers there about the specifications. Looks like a good piece of kit. 👍
No problem. Glad to help.
4:20 he mentions the waist cinch. Does anyone know if the Trek 100 still has the waist cinch in Dec 2022? Couldn't find it in specs on Decathlon's site. But yeah also a hood cinch would be great.
Was just looking at the decathlon jackets think you've made my mind up. Thanks Ben
Pleasure Steve.
I've got that jacket and love it. One thing that influenced me was a review that compared it to a £300 jacket. The only really significant difference was that the expensive one was a few grams lighter.
A real bargain. Cheers Jonathan.
That was a great review! ;)
@@JustinOutdoors Ha, yes it was Justin's review 😄. Here's the link ruclips.net/video/MTUR0p0AQ4E/видео.html
Let’s not get carried away here! Yes Decathlon gear is value for money, but if you do a little bit more digging there is a heap of difference between these 2 jackets. At 300 notes you have superior material, better finishing and of course a brand name😂 The biggest difference is the quality and type of down used, top dollar jacket 100% goose down with no feather and probably hydrophobic (?) against duck down and feather. I also have both a 250 note jacket and a Decathlon, which I have to say I use most of the time, but when it gets really cold on goes the 250 note job and yes you can definitely tell the difference and if memory serves both are 6-800 fill power. Stay safe, kind regards from Clive in deepest Dorset.👍
@@clivenewton7609 Very few if any companies use 100% down with no feathers
My go to jacket for dog walking in -8C in a cold windy Canadian winter with a sweat shirt under it. Perfect wear between 5C to -8C. Anything colder you'd need a down parka. Fantastic deal great construction and fairly good water repellency.
Brilliant jacket Ben. I have the same one and love it. Hope you're well 👍
Nice one! Good jacket. All well here thanks.
Lol thanks the letter to santa is getting longer😂stay safe and well sending regards xx
go for it ;-)
Nice one Ben. I saw this on Simon outdoors channel the other day and thought I’d look into getting one, now I’ve seen you recommend it too I’ll have to order one sharpish! Cheers for the video bud 👍🏻 ATB George
Glad to be of help!
If you are really on a tight budget, the synthetic jackets from Primark are also very good.
Thanks for the info.
Great review - thanks for posting. I've had this same jacket (same colour as you too) for about a year now.
Like you, I can't beat it for value for money, however there are little things that I wish I could change.
I share your view on the hood. Would be good if that was adjustable. Also, maybe it's just my body shape but I don't like that when zipped fully up with the hood down, I don't think it snugly hugs my neck area enough. It's quite loose, so that means cold air gets in and warm air inside gets out. Other jackets I've tried on re Rab/ Mountain equipment etc all have fitted tighter around my neck to keep the warmth in. I think that makes a big difference personally.
I think though this is definitely a jacket worth having for the price it is.
I can't exactly complain that it's not a top drawer jacket when it doesn't cost a top drawer price!
Many thanks for that feedback and thoughts. Very good points. I’m on my second one now!
Great informative review Ben. I'm looking for a down jacket myself but don't have a big budget to spend so will definitely look into this! 👍
Thanks Em. Good luck with jacket hunting.
Looks great for the money. I managed to pick up an ultra light down jacket in Uniqlo for £25, but it looks thinner than yours and doesn't have a hood or drawstring. That said, it's very warm and great for layering, and packs really small in the stuff sack.
Nice one! Thanks for watching.
Was in the Warrington shop today they have the yellow color for £29.99 not to everyone’s color..but well worth the money.got myself the down sleeping bag for £119..£30 off..nice
Bargain!
just yesterday I bought this jacket in Polish Decathlon, for several months now, I was thinking about buying 😎
I bought today really cheap and amazing a jacket, thank you for your help
Great stuff. Really glad the video helped and you like the new jacket Alex. Enjoy! Ben
Really like the look of this jacket. Need a new one.
Thoroughly recommend this Carl.
How good a review with 3 years of experience. A couple of days ago, I bought this jacket (€ 49) and the SIMOND ALPINISM also made of decathlon (€ 99) (- 10 degrees). I'm testing them to see which one I fit and I'm not able to appreciate the difference in warmth between the two. The Simond seems more robust.
Sounds good either way Oscar. What country are you in? 👍
@@benhikescamps I live in Catalonia.
Funny enough myself and wife went to decathlon yesterday in the Dunstable branch . We got a couple of bits and I thought the prices were incredibly good . They had one style of down jacket and that’s it and I was a bit fed up if honest . But he did say all jackets are online and they can’t stock them all so that was ok as was a helpful fella . Great video and so so helpful and funny thing is I’m xxl and had to try xxxl as sizes small so your info is 100 per cent correct . Cheers now subscribed 👍
Really glad the video helped and many thanks for subscribing. 👍
Yes, the drawstring in the hood is much needed.
Does the jacket have any internal pockets; mesh or otherwise?
Thanks for your review.
Hi David. No internal pockets or mesh. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the review, my experience with a similar jacket that I love, had for 2 years, but after this winter and on any windy day, it becomes a real pain to wear, is the OEX Zeno jacket. The lack of technical features for hood adjustment means the hood in this type of jacket just lifts in the wind and then blows cold air around you head and down your back. For none windy days they are great, but now I am thinking of upgrading to the Montane Featherlite, it has a few extra features but the main being a technical hood.
Many thanks for that feedback and for watching Martin.
Well said about ethically sourced down Ben, its important to only buy products that stipulate that they are, the horrific live plucking of birds for down needs to be stopped. I work out side and have had one of the jackets for 3x years now, totally agree with all you said.. BTW any updates on your channel stickers ?
Totally agree with Gary regarding the sourcing. All ten stickers have been reserved. Are you saying you’d be interested if I had more available? I’m gauging interest as to whether I should get hold of some more. Thanks mate.
@@benhikescamps Please Ben, I will have 2 stickers as when they come available please, I didnt realise we could purchase them, I must have missed a update,
Gary Lawrence :-( I couldn't agree more * Sending well wishes from Scotland :-)
Looks a nice decent jacket Ben,good info
I love it. Cheers Jenny.
Just been watching some of your videos, nice review! Have you got any experience with their waterproof jackets? What would you recommend?
Hi Sameer. Many thanks for watching the vids. I use a Jack Wolfskin jacket. I think it's best to spend as much as you can afford. I hope that helps.
what is the least weather temp you wore it and found good?
I’m sorry, I can’t remember exactly. At least zero, maybe lower.
That looks and absolute steal and I was so pleased to see that the down was ethically sourced. When my RAB one packs in I'll definitely take a look at one of these. Thanks Ben.
Glad to be of assistance Chris!
Looks a bargain mate, I was sent a down jacket last week for free from a company, it's £50 on Amazon, but your one looks better quality , can't argue with £40 for a decent down jacket , looks good mate 👍 ATB
Nice one mate. It's pretty good value for 40 quid.
Its insane how this jacket has the same filling power and weight as 200 euro jackets from brands like patagonia or arcteryx. Not to mention the sustainability isnt too bad either.
It’s still going strong for me. 👍
straight up, all the info. Thank you
Thanks Laurie 👍
Bought 1 before Christmas I also had to go up a size but great for the price 💪💪👍🏴
Was and treat with Nikwax/Grangers down wash and proof. Makes a big difference.
Many thanks for that info. Ben
I have the synthetic version. £10 cheaper. Love decathlon stuff.
Decathlon are good yes. Thanks for watching.
You myst get the right size. I brought one too big, and it did nit do the job right. So take care they are a small person size as made in the far east. Otherwise well made for the money, just show how much forms like Patagonia make on their jackets guys? Good video.
Thanks for that.
I have 5 of these in the house. Great coats
5?!?!
Both my son and I have and old one and a new one andMandy has one
Really interesting review. Given the price, I’m half tempted to buy one just to do a comparison video between this and my Rab Microlight to see what the difference is in quality. The obvious difference to me is the more expensive brands tend to use goose down rather than duck which is supposed to be much better quality and warmer but is that the case? Would definitely be interesting to see! Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks Anthony. I still recommend this jacket and am considering buying a second.
Just bought an identical jacket like yours, the first down jacket I had so far. It is incredible warm in it and lightweight. Loving it. I wonder how does it do in terms of resistence in time, the exterior seems a bit thin.
Sounds like you picked up a good jacket. Many thanks for watching.
That's great spec for the price. Do you have any issue with down coming out the stitching? I bought a cheap Lee cooper one from sports direct and the stuff pisses out, but it was only £10.
Hi Steve. Never had any issues with that. Thank for watching mate. Ben
Thanks Ben very helpful will definitely think about this one. Really informative video and especially helpful as you have used this for 3 years not 3 minutes like some reviews 😂
Glad it was helpful Richard.
There are great Jackets iv got 3 two down and one waterproof realy cant fault Decathlon products 👍👍👍👍
Thanks for that Andrew. Agreed they are good value.
My review of your review - you've had it 3 years & not perished = result 😁👍
Very true! Thanks Kevin.
Great video! Can't wait to get to Decathlon and stock up on some budget beginner wild camping gear :) p.s. is this filmed in Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park? Great place if so!
Many thanks for watching. Appreciated!
Yes this is good jacket in lightweight but very warm
Totally agree.
Decathlon's feathers and down are ethically sourced are they?
Ethical consumer magazine states, " It uses animal down and we could find no reference to any policies to prevent live-plucking."
Many thanks for watching and the feedback. Do you have a link for the magazine article please? Thanks.
It now costs £49.99. Oh, and if you remove the labels a Large one only weighs 279g...Even at the higher price that still makes it over £200 cheaper than a Crux down hoodie of the same weight!
This was excellent, thank you.
You're very welcome!
Just bought one. It def can not compare to a north face or a rab.. it may be 800 fill but there isn’t a huge amount of it. It’s also not all down, and it’s not box wall construction.
+5c to -5c.. that’s optimistic… paired with a hardshell, an additional fleece and base layer. Yes. But as a stand alone. It’s not as warm as you’d think
A north face nuptse would be fine on its own. Static 3c active .. much lower
But it’s 49.99. I guess you get what you pay for.
Brilliant. Thankyou
Many thanks for watching Imran.
I bought this 1 size up ( great advice) 🤝
Glad to be of help!
Size of jacket ? what's your height ?
HI Aditya. I'm 5'8". The jacket is a large.
How's the fit of your large down jacket? I'm 5'10" and 78kg. Should I buy a Large too?
I think what we your ‘normal’ size is, go a size up. 👍
@@benhikescamps i normally get medium
@@glennchua1585 I’m a medium and went for a large. The large was perfect to have a fleece if required - and comfy.
@@benhikescamps cool. Thanks. Nice video btw. Thanks.
Great review. Just purchased! What waterproof jacket would you recommend to use on top?
Hi Andy. So many decent brands out there. I would study the specs and pay as much as you can afford. I use a Jack Wolfskin one and it cost me about £100. Plenty of others though. Hope that helps and let me know what you think of the Forclaz!
Is the down itself treated to resist moisture?
Hi there. I don’t believe it is. You may want to check the Decathlon website though. Thanks for watching.
I got one too. My only regret is that i didn't get one size bigger..
Decathlon really do stock some decent gear.
They really do. Thanks for watching.
Can we use it in snow or extreme winter ?
You could wear it in snow based on the specs. But it would need to be combined with other appropriate layers.
Decathlon sells very inexpensive lightweight wind running jackets that you would wear over the parka, and it will greatly increase the warmth by cutting out the windchill factor on the parka
And of course, a mid layer fleece, and a vest/gilet, gloves, hat and scarf
Looks a great jacket. Atb. Hardy
For 40 quid it's a steal mate.
What size is that?
It's a large Glenn.
@@benhikescamps oh cool, thanks. Got the same size. Loved it
@@glennchua1585 Awesome Glenn. Great news. 👍
Hi, what size are you wearing?
That’s a large that I have on. Thanks for watching. 👍
@@benhikescamps your welcome,👊
Looks almost exactly the same one as I bought on aliexpress last year, it's ideal to carry around in case in gets cold. Down really does warm you up nicely. I use a thicker non packable one when it gets properly cold though.
Cheers Andy.
Is that black or navy colour?
Dark blue.
@@benhikescamps thanks!
Real -5° ⛈️⛈️⛈️ ??
Do yourselves a favour and get lightweight synthetic jackets, down jackets and down sleeping bags in UK, or any moist, damp an unpredictable climate when backpacking or bikepacking for more than a day in a tent, is a big risk it will get damp and loose all it's insulating ability, plus it's impossible to dry it then on the go.
It’s a good point and something to be wary of on a multi-day hike/adventure. If just an overnighter, and the kit is looked after, I think down is a good choice. I always store my down gear in a dry bag that then goes inside the rucksack. I’ve worked this way for three years - with the jacket in this video - and never had any issues with it getting wet. If it rains and is also cold, my raincoat goes over the the down jacket but to be honest I’ve hardly ever had to do that.
The price is cheap because is mainly filled with feather. Only 15% is 800 cuin down
39 pounds? it's 85 cad here in Canada
It’s gone up a lot more in recent years here in the UK.
Defenatly go up a size.
Agreed.
I got this jacket for my birthday last November and take it wild camping and on dog walks. Loving it so far specially for the money. I have the same issue with the hood, maybe decathlon designers are so clever they have massive heads 😂 new subscriber here. Please feel free to check my channel out if you like, all things wild camping and budget gear!!
And this moment when it costs 40 pounds in UK but in Poland it costs 50 pounds 😢
bummer they gone up a tenner
I still think a buy though 👍
Nice review bro - check out my new wildcamp video 🇬🇧💥🙌
15% feathers - 85% down
Absolutely. ruclips.net/video/o452jeoTiIs/видео.html
@@benhikescamps but the site says: HEATING
Filling 85% Feather/15% down with an expansion power of 800 CUIN.
"Rucksack" is something us yankees do not say lol. Maybe I will start.
This jacket went up to 60 quid unfortunately. Alternatively I found a peter storm alpinist for £40 at go outdoors, look about the same lovely.
Thanks for sharing. 60 still not bad though compared to bigger brand prices.
@@benhikescamps yep still great. The Peter storm doesn't have draw string either. Could definitely be handy!