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.

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

185 g

Materials

[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)