Hercules Ultralight Down Jacket Men

WHY I TAKE IT

LEVISON WOOD

Writer, photographer, explorer and so on to a maximum of 15 words.

"I love the X it always keeps me dry when exploring the amazon, it packs down to a 10th of its size and is just phenomenal."

DESCRIPTION

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® Quantum 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.

DOWN FILL: 800 fill power. Down is the most effective natural insulator in the textile industry.

RDS CERTIFIED DOWN: All down is RDS (Responsible Down Standard) certified. You can access a Down Tracking System via the swing tag in each jacket.

DOWN: Down fill is made up of 90% down, 10% feather.

RECYCLED: The shell and lining are constructed of a 100% recycled polyamide fabric.

PERTEX: Pertex Quantum® - Soft and superlight, Pertex Quantum's tightly woven fabric uses fine yarns to trap still air, allowing the insulation to fully loft and keep you warmer. A durable water repellent finish repels light rain and snow.

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, 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

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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.

Hercules Ultralight Down Jacket Men

$575.00

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A garment’s warmth depends on individual tolerance, layering, and conditions like wind or humidity, allowing flexibility beyond its listed temperature range.

Breathability measurement refers to a fabric's ability to allow moisture vapor to pass through, indicating how comfortable it will be during wear. The RET (Resistance to Evaporative Heat Transfer) value is commonly used; lower RET values (0-6) indicate very high breathability, while higher values (above 20) mean poor breathability.

The second way that breathability can be measured is moisture vapour transmission rate (MVTR), given in milligrams per hour (mg/h), showing how much moisture can pass through in a set time frame. Higher MVTR values indicate better breathability, ensuring comfort by reducing moisture buildup.