Hercules Ultralight Down Jacket Men in Asphalt

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The Hercules Ultralight Hooded Down Jacket is Shackleton’s year-round go-to.

The lightweight insulation is provided by its 800-fill power RDS-certified insulation and warmth is further retained by the base drawcord and high neck baffle design. The highly durable outer shell is engineered from 100% recycled soft-touch micro-ripstop. The use of Pertex® offers lightweight performance and breathability, with incredible sustainability credentials. The baffle construction has been carefully optimised to ensure maximum warmth to weight ratio, reducing cold spots and delivering insulation where it is most required.

As a result, the Hercules has a distinctive design with a performance fit to enable efficient layering. The fully adjustable hood with reinforced peak and microfleece chin guard delivers highly effective comfort and protection from the weather. Two large microfleece-lined external pockets and an internal security pocket makes this a highly practical lightweight essential for all seasons.

Primaloft Gold synthetic fill in the hood panel and cuffs to avoid down migration and maintain the insulation around the head
Reinforced hood peak to protect from the elements
Packable into a stuff sack
Hidden elasticated cuff
3 way adjustable hood
Adjustable hem
2 hidden zipped external pockets
Internal zipped pocket
Microfleece collar and chinguard
Raglan sleeves

Made in a Gold WRAP and RDS certified factory
Japanese shell and lining fabrics are 100% recycled, GRS certified, Oeko-tex 100 certified and Bluesign approved
PFC free C0 DWR finish on fabrics
European down is RDS certified and fully traceable
All internal woven labels are made from recycled materials and manufactured in Sedex certified factories
Shackleton swing ticket is recycled FSC certified card

Materials

Main Fabric - 100% Recycled Polyamide (Pertex Quantum)
Insulation - 90% Goose Down
Insulation - 10% Feather
Lining - 100% Recycled Polyamide (Pertex Quantum)

Care Instructions

Machine wash 40 gentle cycle
Do not bleach
Tumble dry cool to restore water repellency
Iron on low temperature
Do not dry clean
Do not use fabric conditioner
Use a non-biological detergent
Wash with all fasteners closed
Wash and dry with similar colours
Tumble dry with three laundry balls

Key Features

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Protective Hood Design

The hood shape is sculpted to snugly protect the head and resist wind, while a specially designed reinforced peak protects from the elements without impairing peripheral vision.

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Optimal Baffle Construction

Featuring a 5cm stitch through baffle construction creates high warmth retention in key locations across the body.

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Packable

A compact stuff sack is located in the internal security pocket. Made from the same 100% recycled micro ripstop fabric, it provides the option to easily compress down and travel with the Hercules when not in use.

Model is 6ft 1in and wears a Medium.

Size Guide

Size	Chest	Waist	Hip	Sleeve Length
XS	88 - 94	71 - 76	89 - 95	77 - 80
S	94 - 99	76 - 81	95 - 100	80 - 82
M	99 - 105	81 - 87	100 - 106	82 - 84
L	105 - 111	87 - 93	106 - 112	86 - 89
XL	111 - 117	93 - 99	112 - 118	86 - 89
2XL	117 - 125	99 - 107	118 - 126	89 - 91

Measurements:

Chest

Outline your chest with a tape measure and breathe normally. Notice the variations as you breathe and record the highest number.

Waist

Place yourself in front of a mirror with your  waist clearly visible. Slightly tilting the torso to the side, visualise the formation of a crease, which indicates the position of the natural waist. Wrap the waist.

Hips

Outline with the tape measure the "wider" region below the waist, running parallel to the highest part of the glutes.

This item has a active fit.

Each Shackleton piece is cut for the conditions it’s made for. See below our guide to our three fits: Active, Regular and Relaxed.

Active Fit

Cut close to the body for freedom of movement without excess fabric. It’s built for high-output days and efficient breathability.

Regular Fit

Our classic Shackleton cut, true to size with room to move and to layer. It’s a considered shape that works as well in the field as it does during travel.