Core warmth for unrestricted mountain movement

The Mountain Equipment Lightline Men's Down Vest is a lightweight insulated gilet built with DRILITE® LOFT 40D fabric and 160g of 90/10 700 fill power duck down for dependable core warmth with maximum freedom of movement. Designed for mountaineers and everyday users, it delivers weather-resistant insulation while maintaining the mobility needed for climbing, trekking and cold-weather layering systems.

Performance & Engineering

• High-Loft Down Insulation: Engineered with 160g of 90/10 700 fill power duck down to provide substantial warmth around the core while reducing bulk around the arms for unrestricted movement during climbing and mountain travel.

• DRILITE® LOFT Weather Protection: Built with DRILITE® LOFT 40D outer fabric and a durable water-repellent (DWR) finish, helping protect the down from snow, light moisture and spindrift whilst remaining completely windproof.

• Stitched-Through Baffle Construction: Designed to keep the down evenly distributed and minimise migration, maintaining reliable insulation across key heat-loss areas such as the chest and shoulders.

• Mountain-Ready Storage: Combines two zipped hand warmer pockets with an internal zipped security pocket, allowing quick access to essentials whilst keeping valuables secure.

• Packable Insulation Layer: Packs into its internal pocket for efficient storage in a backpack, making it easy to carry as an emergency warm layer or part of a flexible layering system.

Technical Specifications

• Ideal For: Mountaineering, Everyday
• Main Fabric: DRILITE® LOFT 40D outer fabric with DWR finish
• Weight: 430g / 15.2oz
• Hardware: 2-way YKK® Vislon® centre front zip with insulated baffle
• Pockets / Features: 160g 90/10 700 fill power duck down, stitched-through baffle construction, 2 zipped hand warmer pockets behind insulated flaps, internal zipped security pocket, hem drawcords, packs into internal pocket
• Fit: Not specified

Care & Longevity

Hand wash or machine wash at 30°C using a specialist down cleaner. Tumble dry on a cool setting and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid harsh detergents and high drying temperatures, and always follow the manufacturer's care guidance to preserve down loft and water-repellent performance.