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Men's Heli R Down Jacket

- Colour:
- Undertow
Your best mate outdoors, we've recreated the Heli R Down Jacket to lessen its impact on the environment. With recycled materials throughout, this down jacket delivers all the warm fuzzies, at a fraction of the waste.
This Heli R is 25% lighter than its predecessor and more compressible, keeping you just as toasty. Toss it in your pack for fickle weather forecasts, it's part of our pack&GO solution.
**This product features a Digital ID - a QR code that helps tell the garment's story. Scan the code to learn about the design and manufacturing process, materials used, care instructions, and repair information. We're also exploring recycling and resale options - all a part of our journey to achieve product circularity.**
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- design
- care
Lightweight Warmth
Insulated with traceable 600 fill power duck down that will keep you warm and comfy
Planet in Mind
Made using recycled materials – the shell, lining, zip tape, plastic components, and labels
Digital Passport
This product features a Digital ID — a QR code that helps tell the garment’s story. Scan the code to learn about the design and manufacturing process, materials used, care instructions, and repair information. We’re also exploring recycling and resale options — all a part of our journey to achieve product circularity.
Clever design
- Packable — easily compresses to pack into its own pocket and save space
- All of our down is independently certified to the Responsible Down Standard
- Outer ripstop fabric meets the strict requirements of bluesign® criteria and was produced with minimal impact on people and the environment.
- Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish
- Storm flap
- Reliable YKK zips
- Regular fit with two pockets
Contains RDS certified down, certified by CU 862405
Composition
Shell: 100% Recycled Polyester
Lining: 100% Recycled Polyester
Fill: 80% Duck down 20% Duck feathers
Weight
300 g (size M)
Fill weight
86.3 g (size M)
We offer free standard shipping on all orders within the United Kingdom over £90.
A flat rate of £4 is charged for orders under £90.
Standard delivery is typically between 1 and 3 business days, and we use DPD as our delivery partner.
You can read more in our Help Centre.
We offer 30-day returns in the United Kingdom for change of mind as long as all items are unused, in original packaging (with tags attached), and you have proof of purchase.
Just post it back to us.
Down feathers arguably provide the warmest, lightest, and most compressible natural insulation – after all, there's a reason why ducks and geese are able to thrive in freezing conditions. At Kathmandu, we're proud to use only Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certified down in our products. The RDS describes and independently certifies animal welfare practices in down and feather production and tracks the certified down and feathers from farm to final product.
We have clever designers and engineers who examined every aspect of the original Heli. We asked if the fabric could be 33 per cent lighter and be stronger. We looked at trims and details for the same thing. Finally, we engineered a jacket that’s just as warm as the original, but is lighter, has a softer feel, and it packs down even smaller.
A key aspect is the use of Traceable Down – an assurance that we’ve sourced our down from the most ethical suppliers. We’ve also created digital IDs for every Heli R jacket. Customers can scan the Digital ID QR code and discover their jacket’s actual history; it’s not just a generic timeline, with generic information.
Read the full interview with product manager Robert Fry here .
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