The ultimate down layering vest for chilly fall belays and breezy ridgelines, the Approach Down Vest packs down to nothing and is ready in an instant for dependable alpine-worthy warmth.
The Approach Down Vest easily layers over a hoody on brisk multi-pitch rock routes or under a shell on ice climbs and alpine missions. The vest’s ultralight nylon ripstop shell features Green Theme Technology’s Empel revolutionary Breathable Water Protection Technology—an environmentally friendly, PFC-free DWR that’s superior in performance and substantially more durable than other DWR solutions. Inside, premium 800-fill, RDS-certified HyperDRY™ goose down insulation offers high-lofting, incredibly packable warmth that resists inclement weather.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Ultralight nylon ripstop shell fabric
GTT’s Empel Breathable Water Protection Technology—a revolutionary water-free and PFC-free DWR that’s superior in performance and substantially more durable than other DWR solutions
800-fill, RDS-certified Allied HyperDRY™ goose down insulation
Front Length: 28 in from High Point of Shoulder
YKK Vislon Slim center front zipper for ultimate packability
Two YKK® zippered hand pockets
Slim
185 g
Vietnam
2 YEAR WARRANTY
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TECH SPECS
MATERIAL
SIZE RANGE
WEIGHT
[Shell] 10D x 7D Lightweight nylon woven with GTT Empel DWR (26gsm, 100% nylon), [Insulation] 800 Fill Power Goose Down (90% Down, 10% Feather)
[Lining] 10D Lightweight nylon woven with DWR (29gsm, 100% Nylon)
Per. No: PA 9900(CN)
S-XL 185 g (6.53 oz)