An interesting new feature is thatArc’teryx added Coreloft synthetic insulation in the areas likely to become damp and wet. This means the previously vulnerable down has been replaced with a synthetic that holds up much better against moisture.

All Rab® Down products are now RDS Certified (Responsible Down Standard). This ensures that our entire down supply chain can be traced so consumers can be confident that all down and feathers used in Rab® products adhere to the highest possible animal welfare and safety standards. There are however some methods that you can use to determine a product’s quality without needing to physically have it. To give that price some context we then looked at all of the products available from Go Outdoors in the Christmas Gifts category. We found 172 items in total. What’s the price of Christmas Gifts? If not for the Patagonia Down Sweater, theArc’teryx Cerium would certainly be at the top of my list. The adjustable, and helmet compatible hood is complimented with a wired peak and down insulation to keep your head warm and protected.

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Here at TBB, we know that good gear also needs to look the part. After all, you could meet the love of your life whilst on the trails and no one wants to look like a ’90s Geography teacher whilst gazing into the eyes of your future partner! Value In terms of what we were looking for while testing, well we paid attention to the following details; Fit and ComfortStep four: If using Nikwax Down Wash Direct, place 100ml in either the tray or directly into the washing machine inside a small pot/ball. If you choose to use another washing product, place the appropriate amount in the machine in the same way. Chalked full of the best quality 1000-fill European hydrophobic goose down, the Rab Mythic G was built to do battle in the mountains. The material the product is made from is often a sign of the quality for Christmas Gifts. Take a look at the product details over at Go Outdoors to get a feel for this. Insulation: 800FP European Goose Down with Nikwax® Fluorocarbon-Free Hydrophobic Finish (330g/11.6oz, Size L) (R.D.S.)

Fabric Outer: Pertex® Shield: 10,000mm, DWR 80/20,95g/m2,45d/45d,100% nylon 6 with Pertex® Shield coating The Nano Puff Insulated Hoodie features 60-g PrimaLoft Gold Eco Insulation made from 55% post-consumer recycled content. As I said the insulation is water-repellent, highly compressible, and crucially, it maintains warmth when wet. It feels very light on your body yet keeps you exceptionally warm even in freezing temperatures. The downside to buying online is that you can’t actually get hold of the product to try it out first.Another factor that can be a great indication of product quality is the brand. Brands like Rab are of course extremely well known, especially for Christmas Gifts. Insulation:800FP European Goose Down with Nikwax Fluorocarbon-Free Hydrophobic Finish (330g / 11.6oz, Size L) Outer Fabric:Fabric Outer - Pertex® Shield:,10,000 HH,DWR 80/20,95g/m²,45d/45d,100% nylon 6 with Pertex® Shield coating Timescale to deal with your claim - for technical faults or repairs we use the services of the original manufacturer or nominated agent for inspection, testing and high quality guaranteed repairs. Please allow a reasonable timescale for completion of this process, customer services can advise further as this does vary between products. Services vary but generally best for parcels under 10 kg, cost & compensation varies by service used

Shell: Pertex® Shield fully taped waterproof outer: 10,000 HH, DWR 80/20, 95g/m², 45d/45d, 100% nylon 6 I personally really enjoy the slim look and feel of the Arc’teryx Cerium HoodyI am 5’10, 170 lbs and the medium fits me perfectly. So we’ve had plenty of opportunities to test them out in all different kinds of weather in a myriad of different environments.When buying Christmas Gifts, the quality of the product is going to be one of the factors that you really scrutinise before you commit to buying.