Which men’s insulated jacket is the warmest?

In the men’s range, the BALTORO and HIMALAYAN have the highest warmth ratings on their product pages. Filled with 800 cuin natural down, the BALTORO packs down into the bottom of your rucksack and blocks strong winds. The HIMALAYAN, with synthetic Cimaloft insulation, weighs over a kilo; it retains warmth when conditions turn damp, whether on a bivvy or during a long stop.

Which men’s insulated jacket is the lightest?

The PIAJU is the lightest sleeved insulated jacket in the men’s range. Weighing around 300 g in size M and filled with 800 cuin natural down, it packs down small enough to fit in one hand. It provides less warmth than expedition models, making it a backup layer for mountaineering and ski touring. In damp conditions, the sleeveless VELAN vest with Cimaloft insulation weighs less than 300 g.

What size should I choose for a men’s insulated jacket?

Fit varies by model. The BALTORO and HIMALAYAN run large, so choose a size down to keep warm air close to your body. If you’re between sizes, size down for the MERU, which runs slightly large, and size up for the MEIJE and MALLET, which run slightly small. For other models, choose your usual size.

Men's Down Jackets for Hiking and Mountaineering

Men’s hiking and mountaineering insulated jackets with natural 800 cuin down or synthetic Cimaloft insulation, which retains warmth in damp conditions: from sleeveless gilets to expedition jackets.

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Men's Down Jackets for Hiking and Mountaineering Men DIKLO 2 H

DIKLO - Brick

CimaTherm® Breathable Thermal Jacket - Men's

(43)

87,90 €

109,90 €

Men's Down Jackets for Hiking and Mountaineering Men MEIJE H

MEIJE - Khaki

Warm hooded Down jacket in Cimaloft® down - Men's

(686)

159,90 €

Men's Down Jackets for Hiking and Mountaineering Men PIAJU H

PIAJU - Blue

Lightweight and compactable alpine down jacket in natural down - Men

(7)

219,90 €

Men's Down Jackets for Hiking and Mountaineering Men MERU 2 H

MERU - Brown

Warm and packable natural down jacket - Men

(11)

249,90 €

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Men's Down Jackets for Hiking and Mountaineering Men TAILLEFER H

TAILLEFER - Dark green

Primaloft® Gold Active + Synthetic Insulating Jacket - Men

(1)

179,90 €

Men's Down Jackets for Hiking and Mountaineering Men VELAN H

VELAN - Navy

Sleeveless down jacket in Cimaloft® down - Men

(124)

119,90 €

Men's Down Jackets for Hiking and Mountaineering Men HIMALAYAN H

HIMALAYAN - Green

Ultra-warm synthetic down jacket for mountaineering - Men

(365)

249,90 €

Men's Down Jackets for Hiking and Mountaineering Men MALLET H

MALLET - Khaki

Warm and lightweight Cimaloft® down jacket

(291)

139,90 €

Men's Down Jackets for Hiking and Mountaineering Men BALTORO H

BALTORO - Orange

Ultra-warm expedition down jacket in natural down - Men's

(6)

299,90 €

Men's Down Jackets for Hiking and Mountaineering unisex DOWN WASH DIRECT 300ML

DOWN WASH DIRECT 300ML - Green

Nikwax liquid detergent for down jackets

(16)

12,90 €

Men's Down Jackets for Hiking and Mountaineering unisex DOWN PROOF

DOWN PROOF 300ML - Violet

Nikwax waterproofing for down garments and sleeping bags

14,90 €

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DIKLO - Teal

CimaTherm® Breathable Thermal Jacket - Men's

(43)

87,90 €

109,90 €

MEIJE - Black

Warm hooded Down jacket in Cimaloft® down - Men's

(686)

159,90 €

PIAJU - Khaki

Lightweight and compactable alpine down jacket in natural down - Men

(7)

219,90 €

MERU - Teal

Warm and packable natural down jacket - Men

(11)

249,90 €

VELAN - Black

Sleeveless down jacket in Cimaloft® down - Men

(124)

119,90 €

HIMALAYAN - Navy

Ultra-warm synthetic down jacket for mountaineering - Men

(365)

249,90 €

MALLET - Black

Warm and lightweight Cimaloft® down jacket

(291)

139,90 €

BALTORO - Blue

Ultra-warm expedition down jacket in natural down - Men's

(6)

299,90 €

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DIKLO - Navy

CimaTherm® Breathable Thermal Jacket - Men's

(43)

87,90 €

109,90 €

TAILLEFER - Black

Primaloft® Gold Active + Synthetic Insulating Jacket - Men

(1)

179,90 €

MEIJE - Navy

Warm hooded Down jacket in Cimaloft® down - Men's

(686)

159,90 €

PIAJU - Black

Lightweight and compactable alpine down jacket in natural down - Men

(7)

219,90 €

MERU - Black

Warm and packable natural down jacket - Men

(11)

249,90 €

VELAN - Olive green

Sleeveless down jacket in Cimaloft® down - Men

(124)

119,90 €

HIMALAYAN - Black

Ultra-warm synthetic down jacket for mountaineering - Men

(365)

249,90 €

MALLET - Navy

Warm and lightweight Cimaloft® down jacket

(291)

139,90 €

BALTORO - Black

Ultra-warm expedition down jacket in natural down - Men's

(6)

299,90 €

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DIKLO - Grey

CimaTherm® Breathable Thermal Jacket - Men's

(43)

87,90 €

109,90 €

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Men’s hiking insulated jacket: for walking or for stops?

Keep an insulated jacket zipped up on the first climb and your back soon gets soaked with sweat. That wet back makes you cold at the first stop. Most models in this selection are therefore for wearing when you stop: put on your insulated jacket as soon as you stop, over a thermal base layer, and pack it away before setting off again. For warmth while moving, whether mountaineering or ski touring, the TAILLEFER combines breathable synthetic insulation with stretch fabric. The DIKLO, a Cimatherm Stretch thermal jacket, insulates the chest while letting the back breathe, whether Nordic walking or snowshoeing.

Natural down or synthetic insulation: choose according to moisture conditions

The natural down in the PIAJU, MERU and BALTORO uses Cimacuin technology and has a fill power of 800 cuin: it provides plenty of insulation for its weight and packs down into the bottom of your bag. For the same warmth rating in their product details, the down-filled BALTORO weighs about half as much as the synthetic HIMALAYAN. When wet, down loses its loft. Cimaloft synthetic insulation retains warmth even when damp : it’s used in the MEIJE, MALLET, VELAN and HIMALAYAN, and blends recycled polyester with corn fibre. None of these insulated jackets is waterproof: in rain, wear a hardshell jacket over the top.

Compare these details on each product page:

Insulation: natural 800 cuin down or synthetic Cimaloft.
Weight in size M: from under 300 g to over a kilogram.
Wind resistance: moderate wind (40 to 60 km/h) or strong wind (60 to 90 km/h).
Hood compatible with a mountaineering helmet.
Storage: compression sack or built-in pocket.

Hiking and trekking insulated jackets: MALLET, MEIJE and VELAN

For hiking and trekking, these three Cimaloft models weigh from under 300 g to just over 500 g in size M and pack into a compression sack or their own pocket. Without a hood, the MALLET also works in town. The MEIJE adds a close-fitting hood that protects against wind without restricting your view. The VELAN gilet leaves your shoulders free to move: wear it under a waterproof jacket to keep your torso warm. Find women’s fits among our women’s insulated jackets, and find the full range among our hiking and mountaineering insulated jackets.

Men’s mountaineering insulated jackets: from summit pack to expedition

At the belay, you feel the cold as soon as you stop. The PIAJU, at around 300 g in size M, fits in one hand when packed down : it’s the spare layer for your summit pack. On a windy ridge, the MERU and BALTORO block strong winds of 60 to 90 km/h; their two-way central zip lets you belay your second without opening the jacket, and their pockets remain accessible when you’re wearing a harness. Designed for expeditions, the BALTORO was developed and tested by Team Cimalp athletes. The HIMALAYAN weighs over a kilogram; its synthetic insulation retains warmth on a bivvy when damp sets in. Find the jackets to pair with them among our mountaineering jackets.

Caring for and repairing your insulated jacket

Wash an insulated jacket with a specialist down detergent, without fabric conditioner : on a cold wash for natural down, or at 30 °C with a gentle spin for synthetic insulation. Then tumble-dry it on a gentle cycle with tennis balls to distribute the filling. If down is not dried properly, it clumps. Down detergent and waterproofing treatment are available in this selection, and our guide explains caring for an insulated jacket. Like all Cimalp clothing, these insulated jackets come with free repairs for life.

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