Perfect light weight
"Perfect light weight jacket for our upcoming holiday. Easy to pack and light to wear"
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Size and fit
CJ
is 178 cm / 5'8 and
is wearing a size M
Regular Fit:
Garment sits away from the body and is a looser fit to our active/slim fit. The garment has room through the body to wear another garment underneath
Men's tops
All measurements are in cm. Sizes are for New Zealand, Australia and UK markets.
Sizing
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
XXXL
Chest (cm)
83 - 89
89 - 95
95 - 101
101 - 107
107 - 114
114 - 122
122 - 130
Waist (cm)
70 - 76
76 - 82
82 - 88
88 - 94
94 - 101
101 - 109
109 - 117
Hip (cm)
82 - 88
88 - 94
94 - 100
100 - 106
106 - 113
113 - 121
121 - 129
How to measure your body
1.
Chest
With the measuring tape horizontal, measure at the widest point just under your armpits.
2.
Waist
With the measuring tape horizontal, measure at the narrowest point just above your hip.
3.
Hips
Stand with your feet together, and measuring tape horizontal, measure at the widest part of your hips.
4.
Inseam
With the measuring tape vertically, measure from crotch to the bottom of your leg.
Still unsure about sizing?
Don't worry, we offer 60-day returns. Or if you want to get in touch, you contact us at support@kathmandu.co.nz
Find out more about our returns policy.
Men's Heli Hooded Down Jacket - Black
Getting your item
Your mid or outer hooded down layer – versatile, lightweight and compressible.
Versatility goes a long way when the weather's changeable. For an extra layer, pack our latest Heli Men's Hooded Down Jacket and enjoy its warmth without the bulk. Utilise it as either a mid or outer layer. Lightweight and easily compressible, you'll barely realise you've added it to your gear. Part of our pack&GO solution.
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Down insulation offers supreme warmth and compressibility. All our down is independently certified to the Responsible Down Standard.
01
Down insulation
02
Lightweight
Keeps you warm and comfortable in chilly weather without being bulky.
03
Moderate warmth
Lightweight design and can easily be compressed to stow into its own pocket or separate stuff sack for convenient travel and storage.
04
Packable
Treated with DWR to encourage water to bead off the fabric's surface. While it doesn't provide full waterproof protection, it offers good protection against getting damp conditions.
05
Water resistant
Product ID: A0670/902
Key features
Packable
Packs into its own pocket as part of our pack&GO solution.
Down-filled warmth
Insulated 600-fill power duck down.
Water repellent
While not fully waterproof, this provides some protection in damp conditions.
Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6153846 / 5 from 286 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This Men's Heli Hooded Down Jacket is highly regarded for its packability, lightweight design, and excellent fit. Customers appreciate its quick and reliable delivery, bold color, and great value for money. The jacket's quality and smart looks also received positive feedback.
Summary topics
- Packability: 4%
- Delivery Speed: 3%
- Lightweight Design: 13%
- Color Appeal: 6%
- Fit Comfort: 9%
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Review highlights
- "Perfect fit, top quality materials and great look as well." —
- "Nice tidy warm light weight jacket." —
- "Fast transaction and delivery im very satisfied and happy" —
Reviews
Deluxe
"My son is over the moon with his new purchase tysm Kathmandu 💛"
Perfect light weight jacket
"Perfect light weight jacket"
Nice jacket
"Light weight and warm. Perfect for Auckland winter"
MEN'S HELI HOODED DOWN JACKET
"Quality jacket, warm and comfy, fit is a little on the small size so maybe go up a size. Otherwise, thoroughly happy with the purchase, I recommend this jacket for those chilly winter or autumn days"
Good lightweight jacket
"Handy for the footy or your go to when the weather turns cold. Easy to pack away and retrieve from your backpack."
Perfect lightweight winter jacket
"Brought this for my husband who liked mine. He didn't want something too thick . For was perfect."
just fine
"Fine for the price - warm - but pretty much instantly had feathers poking out of it."
Warmth
"Love these jackets light yet very warm , fold away easy to store"
Heli men's jacket
"Great all round light weight jacket!"
Q&A
- What is XXXL waist measurement?
- The waist measurement for each size is; Size XS- 49.5cm Size S- 51.5cm Size M- 54cm Size L- 56.8cm Size XL- 60cm Size XXL- 63.8cm Size XXXL- 67.8cm
- Is this jacket waterproof?
- No this jacket is not waterproof.
- Is it machine washable? In delicate mode?
- Please see below the basic steps of washing your down jacket: 1. Machine-wash your down jacket on a gentle cycle at 30 degrees °C. 2. Carefully remove your down jacket and lay flat to dry on a clothing rack. 3. Put it in the tumble drier on a low heat. 4. Throw in two to three tennis balls, or Granger’s drying balls. 5. Gently fluff up the down jacket. For more in depth information please head to the 'Expert Gear Advice' under 'Inspiration" down the bottom of the page. The article 'How to wash your down jacket' has heaps of helpful tips to get the longest life out of your down jacket.
- Does it have packaway pocket?
- This jacket packs away into it's own front pocket - keep an eye out for the green Pack&Go tag!
- What is the sleeve length of the XS and S please?
- The sleeve length for each size is as follows: XS = 90.6 cm S = 91.7 cm M = 93 cm L = 94.3 cm XL = 96.1 cm XXL = 98.4 cm
Product details
General
Weight
396 g (size M)
Product ID
A0670-902
Activity
Hike
Design Features
Warm
- Filled with 600-fill power duck down.
Packable
- Packs into its own pocket as part of our pack&GO solution.
Our materials
- All of our down is independently certified to the Responsible Down Standard certified by CU862405.
- Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish which encourages water to bead off the fabric's surface.
- Full front zip with a chin guard.
- Elasticated hood and cuffs plus an adjustable hem for enhanced fit and weather protection.
- Two front zip pockets and two large inner stash ones.
Material and care
Materials
Outer Composition
- 100% Ripstop Polyester with DWR treatment, Composition is certified as bluesign approved
Inner Composition
- 100% Polyester Taffeta
Fill
- 80% Duck down 20% Duck feather
Fill Power
- 600
Fill Weight
- 118 g (size M)
Weight
- 396 g (size M)
- Contains Responsible Down Standard certified by CU862405
Care instructions
- Cold gentle machine wash
- Wash separately
- Rinse thoroughly
- Recommend using a down detergent
- Do not use fabric softener
- Do not bleach
- Warm tumble dry thoroughly inside out with several tennis balls, shaking product throughout cycle
- Do not iron
- Do not dry clean
- Do not store when wet
- Close zippers and fasten hook and loop before washing
Size & fit
Size
Size guide
Visit our .
Model sizing
CJ
is 178 cm / 5'8 and
is wearing a size M.
Fit
Regular Fit
Garment sits away from the body and is a looser fit to our active/slim fit. The garment has room through the body to wear another garment underneath
Delivery and returns
Delivery
Rates
We offer free standard shipping for all members within New Zealand. Simply sign in or create an account to access free delivery.
If you are not a member, a flat rate of $12 is charged for orders.
NZ Delivery
Standard delivery is typically:
- 1-2 business days for the South Island
- 2-4 business days for the South Island (Rural)
- 1-3 business days for the North Island
- 2-5 business days for the North Island (Rural)
We use NZ Post as our delivery partner, and you can read more in our help centre.
Returns
Returning an item
We offer 60-day returns in New Zealand for change of mind as long as all items are unused, in original packaging (with tags attached), and you have proof of purchase.
Either pop into your local store or post it back to us.
Read more about returns in our help centre.
Responsible down standard certified
All of our down is independently certified to the Responsible Down Standard. Certified by CU 862405.
How to wash your down jacket
For tips and tricks for caring for your down puffer jacket, read our How to wash a down jacket article.