Down Jacket vs Padded Jacket - What's better for trekkers?

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Trekkers are often confused about what layers they should buy when they should wear them, how much they should invest in them, and so on.
In this video, we will be addressing one such concern - should you invest in down jackets or padded jackets. We went down to Decathlon, Anubhava in Bangalore, looked through their large collection, and made our verdict as to which is a better investment. Take a look.
The 6 factors discussed in this video are:
1:18 - 1 - Warmth
2:19 - 2 - Weight
2:45 - 3 - Compactness
3:39 - 4 - Water resistance
4:13 - 5 - Maintenance
5:29 - 6 - Cost
6:41 - Final verdict
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@Indiahikes 6 месяцев назад

@casualgamer7583 2 года назад

In Nepal villagers run up and down slopes in flipflops!

@denzel9621 2 года назад

😅👌👌

@lalitchahal2676 2 года назад

its all about passion or regularity

@mamatapandey6073 2 года назад

yeah but they are used to I'm Nepali too but i get cold easily guess I'm the weaker one😂😅

@yogitachaudhuri9492 2 года назад

Yes they are so comfortable in simple shoes

@indianocean7608 2 года назад

Yes.. Because They Don't See Weather Changes Due To Their Small Eyes That's Why Never Realizes...

@gaatutube 5 лет назад

I thought a jacket was just a jacket. Now I'm more informed. Thanks.

@ad.earth59 3 года назад

I go on long treks and expeditions. And I would choose a padded jacket, just because it is easier to maintain. Which is one of the most important things up in the mountains. You will get rain, you will get showfall and you will sweat a lot, once the jacket gets wet, it is useless, will take longer to dry. A down jacket fails misable in this aspect. Unless you use it only at nights when it gets colder. But then again you put on an inner thermal and well even a fleece jacket will keep you warm , put a waterproof/windproof jacket over that and you can easily take temperatures of -20 to -30. Down jackets are just fancy to look at and in my opinion completely pointless, unless you are someone who feels very cold and/or you are going to altitudes above 25,000 feet.

@santuchatterjee823 4 года назад

I am going to Sikkim next month on `13th and just before visiting Decathlon I am watching this video . Thank you both of you

@147953rahul 5 лет назад

Wonderful presentation of facts ..... Congrats Swathi! Wish you and Indiahikes team a very Happy New Year 2019. I Miss you guys.

@ShayaqRaza 5 лет назад

I was much happier before watching this video

@narasimhadevarasetty 5 лет назад

😂😂😂

@ayushpainuly4530 5 лет назад

You might be high

@sudarshannath3980 4 года назад

Dont use non veg jackets😂

@aaradhanajaiswal83 4 года назад

Haha why?

@kajalupadhyay1296 3 года назад

Very good Information. I'm going to Kedar nath in May 2021. All these suggestions and updates will help me have good knowledge as I pick my layers too keep me warm and safe.❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

@sfoeric 5 лет назад

Good video. It is really important to realize that you always need to bring the proper kit where you are going since there is no “one size fits all” insulation.

@mukulaanand1644 4 года назад

is it really

@sukant08 5 лет назад

One of the biggest drawbacks of down jackets is they tend to be less windproof than padded. Also now z days you have synthetic material like primaloft which is as light as down while being very water resistant!!!

@brijeshshukla4696 Год назад

How wind proof a jacket is depends upon the shell material and not down itself. Almost all expedition jackets are down filled for a reason.

@ayushpainuly4530 5 лет назад

Living at altitude of 2200 metres.. According to my experience padded jackets are best because harsh and cold winds can easily penetrant down jackets....

@Bocsaphoto 5 лет назад

Very true

@AbhishekSharma-rp3vx 3 года назад

Altitude of 22200 meters where's bhai

@KanishkPratap 3 года назад

@@AbhishekSharma-rp3vx garhwal most likely

@tushardutt1476 2 года назад

that also depends how you are wearing them usually hikers that use down jackets use them as a mid layer an wear a shell jacket on top that is probably made of goretex

@ayushpainuly4530 2 года назад

@@tushardutt1476 bhaiya hum pahadi hai...3 feet snow mai rehtey hai... Hamarey dada k tym koe down jacket ya padded jacket nahi thi... Bas pure woolen clothes use kartey they...ab jacket aa gayi to bhaiyaa apna vichar de deya...

@Bocsaphoto 5 лет назад

I visited Romania during Christmas break. I found out that there is a decathlon there, it's so dang cool it's my favorite sports store. Definitely better than the sports stores here in Canada imo

@shahidparvez8984 3 года назад

Wow, I am very happy found this type of jacket.

@mithusaha1016 5 лет назад

Thank you.You are doing this video very sincerely.

@statickk14 3 года назад

I live in Canada,and padded jackets are no match for down jackets. And depending on the outer shell they are waterproof as well. If budget is not a concern go for a down jacket.

@pooranchandrajoshi2738 5 лет назад

Very nice and helpful information thanks

@heerabora8267 3 года назад

Very very useful information, Thnq so much.

@akashyadav4297 5 лет назад

You guys eventually confused me !

@mukulaanand1644 4 года назад

i think you didn't get what she meant

@ranjjinisg9109 5 лет назад

Which one is suited for Everest Base Camp trek of 15 days?

@pratikshabhatia 2 года назад

Great knowledgeable video. Thanks.

@Indiahikes 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@siddhitalentshow8546 3 года назад

Thank you sooo much for this information

@debrajchakrabortychakrabor5087 2 года назад

Is padded jacket suitable at kedartal trek on October after layerings?

@TheLalitha69 3 года назад

You guys are rocking .

@aritrachatterjee8057 5 лет назад

I did goechala, stok kangri and roopkund without either of those jackets. I am kind old school and used one big heavy jacket(hahahaha) without any layering. Thats it.

@Abhi-lf5ky 5 лет назад

Paise walo k chochle.

@gopalpaul3416 4 года назад

Ami sandakphu trek korechi normal jacket e 😂

@lakhera334 3 года назад

Exactly. Such expensive stuffs are needed for expeditions not normal treks. As a Pahari I can tell you that you don't need expensive shoes, jackets and fancy stuff for trekking. I did Valley of Flowers, Hemkund Saheb and Vasudhara Falls in a 300 rs shoe and they worked well.

@hiteshjoshi3148 2 года назад

@@lakhera334 globalization bro , even i am also pahadi people living there dont wear these things.

@nitinchauhanhere 2 года назад

@@lakhera334 because those treks are for kids ! Lol

@atulct 4 года назад

Very nice video. Swati vs Swati debating Down Jacket vs Padded Jacket :-)

@dineshsinghnegi3365 5 лет назад

Nice and helpful information...

@AvaniJatin1221 3 года назад

Thank you so much dear.

@rebeccadsouza5927 2 года назад

This video was quite helpful

@mejinx666 3 года назад

Hey what's the best softshell jacket for cold winter trekking

@soumyadip003 Год назад

Kindly provide buying suggestions regarding some of the quality padded jackets

@englishtranslation1718 Год назад

Very good to hear you

@vinothin91 4 года назад

hi, i am going on to kedarnath trekking on dec for 8 days. I want to know what are the thins to buy for trekking. plz help me with this. It is the first time for me for this trekking.

@deepakarora3 5 лет назад

I bought a down jacket from decathalon quite expensive but it turned out to be a big let down. Does not provide warmth as expected. I would any day go for padded based on personal experience.

@tejashbista4661 3 года назад

decathlon has some of the cheapest down's in the market

@VaivDsmarty 2 года назад

I wish we could meet some day . I was watching this video since i was interested in a Jacket for my kedarkanta trek . (Going to be my Frist long trek (a slight one ). Once I will be having 100k (maybe after 2 years 😉) will definitely Collab with you and will definitely thank u a lot 👌👌

@zahrasaifuddin9313 Год назад

Please share details of how to store down and padded jackets

@vivekgoyal95 5 лет назад

Pleased suggest for chadar trek, which is better

@nikshepmagic 5 лет назад

If the down is sourced ethically, down jackets have a lesser environmental impact than padded jackets. Because every time you wash a padded jacket, it releases microplastics which aren't natural. So it's still a draw :)

@testingshanu 4 года назад

I think that in commercial products, animal products are never sourced ethically.

@hydramortal4212 2 года назад

@@testingshanu hey please tell me which jacket and top and pants to buy for 1 day trekking in rain please 🙏😭for girl/women and which brand💜💜😭🤩

@ben-uy1ud 2 года назад

@@testingshanu may or maynot be ethically sources, Decathlon provides for RDS down certification confirming ethical.

@SurendraKumar-fe8tl 2 года назад

Please explain the wash care process of padded jacket.

@sadmansakib1803 5 лет назад

Thank you very much..

@anilkumargupta2683 4 года назад

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@GODISMYSTERIOUS Год назад

I will bring both. I love rainproof, windproof fleece padded coat over a down coat on single digit Fahrenheit degree weather. Very often, I layer 3 down coats, XS, S and middle size. I never get sick on single digit Fahrenheit degree weather.

@bharatchhabra385 5 лет назад

Hi swati bharat this side I am doing chader trek this month . Can you brief me with the layers that we should wear. Also, in decathlon there are two types of down jackets one is for 3500 and another one is for 7k. One with less amount can go till -16 and and this 7k down jacket goes till -20 and there is almost double in price difference. So. CAn you let me know which one is good and can go to chader . Thanks

@deepakrudrasharma 5 лет назад

(Please ignore grammatical error because English is not my language) -20 (6999/-) jacket is really awesome... Presently I'm using this... But don't forget to wear a shel jacket/ wind cheater / Waterproof Jacket over this - 20 jacket to prevent from water and sharp things/edges because this jacket is very soft... -15 Jacket (3499/-) is Not good as - 20 Jacket... -20 is very light weight, soft, compatible Very Very warm but other one is not good in these quality... So my vote definitely goes to - 20 (6999/-) Jacket...

@prajaktasexplore9860 2 года назад

gooing in summer to Uttrakhand which jacket should i carry

@abcdefgh-fp4ne 2 года назад

Leh ladakh in September . which one is good for it ?

@standalone7717 2 года назад

What to carry when we have to go for himalayan treks

@rishavsharma2728 5 лет назад

Can u please tell me how to clean down jacket because i have one @indiahikes

@vinitsrivastava9714 5 лет назад

I don't have tennis ball for down jacket nor the dryer machine but because I wet it completely during washing with eazy the all feather has been accumulated everywhere. I waiting for it to be completely dry. Will you please help me out what should I do now? To get its feather distribution uniform as it was before washing in a bucket full of water.

@vasudhapant6088 5 лет назад

@Swati - Can a Down jacket be dry cleaned? Is it recommended if we don't want the feathers to accumulate?

@roshnita_b 2 года назад

Awesome video

@artorius794 5 лет назад

is the down jacket wind resistant?what do you recommend i use on sandakphu trek as i have heard that the sandakphu is a very windy trek?

@Indiahikes 5 лет назад

You're right. Sandakphu is indeed a very windy trek. To tackle such winds, we'd recommend a padded jacket over a down jacket. Something with a hood, a zip that comes up to your chin, and perhaps adjustable sleeves. You need something that sits snug on your body. So try and then buy. Make sure you have a woollen cap and a neck warmer / balaclava to tackle the wind.

@dhyey_prm 3 года назад

Thank you !!!

@reenasingh8263 4 года назад

Pls suggest me some very good jackets company name for - degrees

@aditigupta554 Год назад

Which jacket is better for kedarkantha trek?

@raghuprasadm9760 3 года назад

Which place bangalore , available this jackets I want one jacket for winter and rainy season. Please suggest which jacket suitable for me iam male 41 years old

@akashdas4477 3 года назад

Padded jaket sutiable for -5 degre tempratere ?

@frenaligheewala1440 4 года назад

What is recommended for kedarkantha trek in January? Given how cold it will be !

@Indiahikes 4 года назад

At least 5 warm layers. A padded jacket with a hood would definitely be better than a down jacket. You can go through this article for details on how to layer up for a winter trek like Kedarkantha - indiahikes.com/layering-himalayan-winter-trek-jackets/

@saurabhghosh7918 3 года назад

hi swati, could u plz suggest which jacket is suitable for kedarkantha trek ,padded or down??

@sakshiwadhwa8868 8 месяцев назад

padded because you will be playing there with snow and as per me, Uniqlo downjacket didn't pass the snow ball test.

@AshutoshBaghel 2 года назад

Which is better for Canada ?

@praveerdebnath7721 3 года назад

Nice explanation didi

@mount_inchild4578 5 лет назад

As I m going for advance mountaineering course to laddakh in the month of sept ... so, I should go for what?

@simplelifeai 5 лет назад

if you going for mountaineering i can suggest "'Simond Jackets'" simond jackets made by 85% of down feather so keep warm. and water repellent also

@shashwatrastogi6748 4 года назад

Which jacket to use jacket for Chadhar Trek and where to buy them and which one and for lower body

@mystreriousuploader 4 года назад

Body touching warmer. 1 t shirt. 1 sweater/sweat shirt. 1 fleece jacket. 1 water & wind proof jacket. 1 leg warmer. 1 water & wind proof pants with fleece. Very comfortable & warm hat (you have to sleep with it). 5 woolen socks (2 at a time & they get wet everyday). Neck cover & face cover as well. For chadar you need a lot of layers. If you want to spend lavishly & in future will travel to places around -10/-15 C for minimum 10-15 days in a year, then you can go for down, otherwise padded. You'll get options for both at Decath, but you should spend 4-6k on normal jacket(fleece layer + wind&waterproof jacket) or min 6-12k for down.

@ankith6073 5 лет назад

I'm going for Chandrasheela trek this March. Do I have to invest on any of these jackets just for one day? Btw, I'll be riding a motorcycle every day in Uttarakhand for 6 days straight. Please suggest.

@Indiahikes 5 лет назад

Then it's best to borrow jackets from friends and wear them. For a day, it doesn't make sense to invest so much!

@ankith6073 5 лет назад

@@Indiahikes I do have a 32 Degree jacket. Is that good enough if I wear multiple layers beneath it?

@amritadas8585 5 лет назад

We're planning a trek to the Kashmir great lakes. What according to u will be most suitable, down jacket or padded jacket?

@swathichatrapathy1058 5 лет назад

I'd go for a padded jacket. Unless you have really clear weather, Kashmir could be a slightly drizzly trek! And the section to Satsar is incredibly windy! A padded jacket comes in handy there!

@ranjanbasu7178 Год назад

Is the Men's trekking padded jacket MT100 -5 degree centigrade orange colour good for Rohtang Pass or Manali in the last of October?

@Indiahikes Год назад

Hi Ranjan. Any jacket that withstands -5 degree should work.

@byamspachos536 3 года назад

Where can I get down jackets on wholesale in India?

@ronakagarwal8871 4 года назад

What about travel jacket?

@riddhisharmaaa 4 года назад

Hey just now saw the video it's really awsm ....can u make one video on trekking or hiking footwears...as this is mandatory for traveling....do respond 💌

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@a4k1chandra 2 года назад

Pl explain how to wash down jackets in home.

@tarundd2007 4 года назад

Hi. I am planning to visit some countries of Europe this winter. Where will be snow and extreme cold. What you suggest investing in down or padded

@Indiahikes 4 года назад

Hi Tarun, a padded jacket will definitely be a better, more long-lasting investment. It's cheaper, more easily-manageable and is often water-resistant to a certain extent as well. So go for that.

@sahilchander7754 2 года назад

Are there any waterproof down jackets?!

@aparnasarkar4943 3 года назад

What you recommend for kedarnath trek ....? Is there any type called airfill jackets?

@roshankhandveunique Год назад

can i use red tape puffer jacket this is like down jacket

@shahnawazdholpuri32 2 года назад

Can you please help me with the thermal wear for winter as to what brand as available in India

@Indiahikes 2 года назад

Thermals are usually very easy to find. Even stores like Max and Reliance trends have good, afforadable thermals. Even local innerwear stores will have them. Just ensure you buy something light. These are meant purely to wear at night, when you're not trekking.

@narendersharma313 5 лет назад

Hi, where can I get good and super warm with good amount of fill, down jackets from???

@Indiahikes 5 лет назад

Decathlon has a good collection, with a wide range of Down jackets. You could head over to one of their stores. If not Decathlon, Wildcraft makes good down jackets. So does Columbia. Although both of these are on the more expensive side.

@narendersharma313 5 лет назад

@@Indiahikes thanks

@aftabkhan-yd3ki 3 года назад

how to take careof down jacket

@GODISMYSTERIOUS Год назад

I spot clean my down coats and fleece padded coat.

@rahultanwar7309 3 года назад

How to clean padded jacket .

@joykumarshill8430 5 лет назад

That types of information is very helpful for the new trekkers like me. Thank you swathi. Which jacket is your recommendations for the treks like Hampta pass during September? ☺☺ Lastly try to make a detailed video on trekking boots too. Wishing a very successful new year for team indiahikes.

@bhanwarsingh5345 4 года назад

Joy Kumar Shill down jacket with synthetic thermal.

@tarungupta3493 5 лет назад

Hello!Swati, I am planning Kailash yatra this year please suggesting me which jacket is suitable??

@dr6870 3 года назад

Hello I am planning a trek to kedarkantha in feb . I already have a parka which i used in russia during cold weather Will it be good for the trek ?

@Indiahikes 3 года назад

It depends on how heavy it is. And one parka will definitely not be enough. You will need layers, because you are camping outdoors and don't have the comfort of concrete walls around you.

@dr6870 3 года назад

@@Indiahikes it is a warm parka with fur inside

@debanaik7 2 года назад

Nice

@karankaul1639 Год назад

Between cotton and polyester jacket, which is better for kedarnath trip?

@Indiahikes Год назад

As your outer most layer, better to have a wind-cheater kind of jacket (which is usually not cotton). When it gets rainy, or if there are light drizzles, these will remain dry and keep you warm.

@VikasKumar-jq9fn 3 года назад

Mujhe down jacket purchase marna hai kaha se karoo pls suggest me ki kis Store se khareedu

@panditash100 3 года назад

Can you please suggest some brand name for both types of jackets?

@Indiahikes 3 года назад

Decathlon has both kinds of jackets. You could also check Columbia, they have some good jackets, albeit more expensive ones.

@panditash100 3 года назад

Thanks a lot for your reply.

@tripmapper5380 5 лет назад

I think padded is good

@naren2k6 2 года назад

The question should be, which costs more, naturally Down Jackets are far better, lighter and more expensive? The really best Down Jackets are also water proof, example Canada Goose Down Jacket the Rolls Royce of Down Jackets will set you back roughly 75,000 Rupee's or US$1000.00 minimum. Enjoy.

@Izakokomarixyz Год назад

canada goose aint waterproof, just barely water resistant enough to allow you to run for cover from unexpected rain lol

@GurjantSingh-zq5cy 3 года назад

❤❤❤

@anuragbakshi4769 3 года назад

One must not use down jackets. The process of making one is very brutal.

@easyrider5228 2 года назад

ask nepali,which would be better,down jacket is better for trekkers

@arnavjain1592 5 лет назад

0:36 which place?

@Indiahikes 5 лет назад

That's Kashmir Great Lakes - indiahikes.com/kashmir-great-lakes/ :)

@thacilamorais1736 Год назад

xs or s?

@kanikasingh889 4 года назад

How to wash them with what detergent?

@ben-uy1ud 2 года назад

believe there is a separate down detergent for the 'down' ones. check out... But decathlon themselves tell to just do a light wash with warm water and shd be good to go.. no need to machine wash with tennis balls, or rigorous wash, or dry cleaning, just plain, light wash..

@dimitrz2000 2 года назад

People are better off buying padded or polyfill jacket , because it's extremely difficult for people to judge the authenticity of down jackets especially if they have no knowledge about it. Year after year I have come across trekkers spending a huge amount for fake down jackets thinking they got a deal especially while shopping in so called Tibetian flea markets .

@one6803 4 года назад

Please climb mount Everest

@maheshg.n.9688 5 лет назад

Usually these jackets are accompanied with a water proof thin layer, which you would wear while trekking. So, waterproofing on padded jacket isn't much useful. Also the light weight padded jacket that is shown in the video is costlier and also provides less warmth than usual mid range padded jacks. Compactness is a issue when going on a high altitude trek. So, I would say 1/2 k is definitely worth spending extra for a feather jacket, if you can afford.

@kunaludhani596 4 года назад

How good are leather jackets for trekking?

@Indiahikes 4 года назад

They're not at all meant for trekking. They are very heavy, get wet easily and don't dry for a long time. For a trek you need something light and compact, and also needs to be fairly water repellent.

@anoopguruvelli 3 года назад

Funny and informative :)

@sachinhj9910 Год назад

Bengaluru.

@RiderManSunny 4 года назад

What detergent i use to wash my down jacket in india any suggestions

@Indiahikes 4 года назад

You could use Ezee by Godrej. It's a mild liquid detergent for jackets and sweaters.

@RiderManSunny 4 года назад

@@Indiahikes Thanks for your suggestion ♥️

@shatrujeetsingh8343 3 года назад

Which one would you suggest for bikers?🙄

@Indiahikes 3 года назад

Still a padded jacket. It's more robust and can withstand winds. Will last longer.

@swadeshgauravsingh 3 года назад

Hey One Important question - while trekking to Bugyal, I was wearing an base layer, dry fit T-shirt...then a Fleese and a down Jacket.... While trekking it was lot of sweat and base layer was wet by the time we reached Top. Any way to avoid that? Will that be cause of getting a cold/Fever?

@duniyaentertainmentki 6 месяцев назад

While treking you should never wear a thermal or a baselayer just your polyester quick drying tshirt, fleece and then the Jacket. The reason for this is while Treking we are moving and our body already produces heat so we don't need a baselayer or a thermal