The Ascent is Rab’s general purpose & durable down jacket & is made using Pertex Endurance fabric. Whilst it is not completely waterproof, this tough durable fabric has a light PU internal coating to make it water resistant, downproof, windproof & breathable so it will see off the worst of the weather. The fabric is also very durable & will cope easily with everyday duties. A detachable down filled hood adds extra insulation when required. To further increase the practicality of this brilliant jacket Rab has used Hydrophobic down, basically each & every cluster of down is treated at source with Nikwax environmentally friendly, fluorocarbon free special products to make them perform better in damp conditions. Although Hydrophobic down is not waterproof it dries much faster, absorbs less water & retains loft far better than untreated down. This versatile jacket is stuffed with 330g of 650 fill power Hydrophobic Duck Down which has passed the European Down & Feather Codex. This code of conduct determines the source of the down; ensuring that the down is a by-product of a slaughterhouse or harvested during moulting periods & is not illegally live-plucked. This means that the down inside the Ascent is completely ethical & of high quality. The Ascent is very warm, yet still lightweight & excellent value for your money. If your demands are not too technical or you just want maximum warmth for minimum pounds, then the Ascent Jacket is perfect. Pertex Endurance outer Nylon inner 330g 0f 650 fill power Duck Down Rab Fluorocarbon free Hydrophobic down Stitch through baffle construction Detachable & helmet compatible down filled hood with wired peak 2 way YKK main zip with internal insulated baffle & chin guard 2 x YKK zipped fleece lined handwarmer pockets 1 x YKK zipped internal security pocket Velcro cuffs Hem drawcord Fleece lined collar Stuff sack supplied Regular fit