Midwinter Wafer Down Vest (sale)

Limited edition vest at £124 less than our standard Wafer Ultima K down vest. Although a little heavier it boasts a water-resistant Ultrashell fabric outer, full length zip, and chest pocket.

Typical Operating Temperature
Guideline minimum temperature. Sleeping Bag TOT: you should get a night’s sleep, under normal circumstances. Clothing TOT: you should feel warm enough, assuming low/moderate activity. Sleep System TOT: relates to full system. For more details, see our Technical Briefing.
0°C / 32°F
Weight
For clothing, weight is for size: M. For sleeping bags, weight changes with selected length/width. N.B. there may be some variation in the weights of finished products.
200g / 7oz
Price
£290.00
Midwinter Wafer Down Vest (sale)
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Features

  • £124 less than our standard Wafer Ultima K Down Vest
  • Rare 950 fillpower European goose down
  • Ultrashell water-resistant outer fabric
  • Superlight M1 inner fabric
  • Stitch-through construction for lightness
  • Down-filled high collar to seal in the warmth
  • Full-length lightweight front zip
  • Extra body length to seal out the cold
  • Lycra armholes
  • Lycra hem
  • Pockets:
    • 2 insulated zipped hand-warmer pockets
    • 1 insulated chest pocket above harness level
  • Stuff sac – size 0 (8 x 13cm)*
  • Options:
    • Sizes:  XS, S, M, L, XL
    • Colours: Red, Black, or Gold.
    • Down filled hood with Lycra edging: Adds 35grms/1oz +£45.00

*Please note: we make our stuff sacs big enough to allow fairly easy stuffing rather than reducing the kit to the tightest minimum.

Description:

This limited-edition Wafer Ultima Down Vest is £124 less than our standard Wafer Ultima K down vest. Although a little heavier (by just 85g) it boasts a water-resistant Ultrashell fabric outer, proofing the vest to a higher degree. Added function comes from the full-length zip, and easy access chest pocket.

It's designed with an eye towards mountain racers, ultralight trekkers, bike-packers, multistage ultra runners, lightweight backpackers and wilderness trampers – but well suited to anybody who wishes to move fast and light.
Incredibly, it weighs less than a base layer and packs down into a teeny stuff sac. The long body length and higher collar work to cut cold air ingress making for even warmer performance. And that’s really not bad, when you consider the 200g weight!

This astonishing zero degree down top uses our water-resistant Ultrashell fabric to provide total windblock and help keep out the damp and drizzle. The rare 950 fill-power down ensures extremely weight-efficient insulation. This is a top to wear though, not just to weigh: added function comes from the full-length zip, the easy access chest pocket, hand warmer pockets, and the optional down filled hood.

Note: The optional hood needs to be ordered at the same time as the jacket.

Dispatch time: As with all PHD products, these are made to order and by hand. We estimate it will take us around 4 to 6 weeks to make and dispatch sale orders. During busy periods it may take a little longer.

 

 

Ultrashell (weight: 40 gsm)

One of the lightest of PHD's coated materials. This ripstop nylon provides complete wind block and good water resistance at minimal weight. Ultrashell gives an excellent upgrade to performance with very little weight penalty.

Lightweight M1 fabric (weight: 39 gsm)

Lightweight silky microfibre. This close-weave 20 denier fabric is fully downproof, but also light and flexible enough to allow the down full loft. A reliable performer that has been the basis for much of our lightweight gear for some time.


950 fillpower down

A newcomer to our range. European goose of rare quality. A high value alternative at the top levels of performance. More on our down insulation.

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