Mountain Equipment Paiyu Women's Jacket

Mountain Equipment's Paiyu Women's Jacket is a very warm and compressible down-insulated jacket suited to mountaineering and climbing in colder conditions. Using a dual-layer offset baffle construction and integrated reflective layer, it is an innovative insulator that improves thermal efficiency far beyond its first appearance.

With high levels of insulation and a full expedition specification, the Paiyu is a reliable choice for 5,000 and 6,000 m peaks as well as multi-day ski journeys and extended periods in freezing conditions. The dual-layer offset baffles remove the cold spots found on most comparable jackets using stitch-through construction, providing appreciable extra warmth with only a marginal weight penalty. This is backed up with heat-reflective internal fabric for even greater thermal efficiency. Less bulky than the box wall construction normally required for this level of warmth, the Paiyu remains a jacket you can move in on the very coldest days.

The Mountain HC Insulated Hood provides essential extra protection on an exposed summit push and easily adjusts for the ideal fit with or without a helmet. An inner zipped security pocket and two large internal mesh pockets ensure vital kit and water don't freeze as the temperature drops further still.

Features

• 269 g (size 12) of duck down, minimum 90/10 ratio, 700 fill power, exceptional insulation with low weight and pack size
• Insulation optimised using a baffle-by-baffle approach for maximum warmth per gram of down
• Down sourced through Down Codex and RDS 3.0 standard for animal welfare
• Unique Down Codex code in each product shows down origin, precise content and fill power figures
• Drilite Loft with PU coating and 40-denier shell, lightweight and durably weather resistant
• Woven downproof 20-denier lining for exceptional moisture transfer, comfort and packability
• Double-layer offset baffle construction throughout to remove cold spots whilst maintaining excellent mobility
• Designed to be worn comfortably over other mountain layers
• Mountain HC Insulated Hood optimised for use with or without a helmet, external seams minimised for greater weather resistance
• 2 zipped handwarmer pockets and 2 chest pockets for access to essentials
• Inner zipped security pocket and 2 large inner mesh pockets for gloves, water bottle and items that need to be kept warm
• 2-way YKK moulded centre front zip, easy to use with gloves, with offset insulated rear baffle
• Adjustable and elasticated cuffs for ease of use with gloves
• Dual tether hem drawcords for adjustment and thermal efficiency
• Lightweight stuff sack supplied

Specifications

Technology

Mountain Equipment's 700 fill power duck down is in the sweet spot of price and performance, offering excellent quality for all but the most serious use. With a superb warmth-to-weight ratio, compressibility, lifespan, and softness, it is an outstanding insulation choice.

Drilite Loft is Mountain Equipment's exclusive range of water repellent fabrics used in insulated clothing and equipment. With a water repellent coating offering genuine water resistance (1,500 mm hydrostatic head), Drilite Loft fabrics remain highly water resistant throughout the lifetime of the product.

Mountain Equipment is a member of the Fair Wear Foundation, an independent, non-profit organisation that works with brands and factories to improve working conditions for garment workers.