Warm, windproof and packing down into its own pocket, the Heiko punches well above its weight on breezy autumn belays, spring summit stops and chilly summer evenings around the tent.

Excellent warmth to weight ratio and fully windproof
Super compressible, fitting into its own chest pocket
100% recycled fabric and 100% recycled insulation

When space is limited and the weather forecast’s about as effective as the Ben Nevis Forecasting Stone, it’s hard to know what layers to pack. The Heiko is versatile in a range of conditions and packs in a surprising amount of warmth for its weight and pack-size.

The outer fabric and inner liner are made from a super light and tough recycled polyester fabric. The dense weave of the fabric forms a fully windproof sandwich around the insulation (inedible though), trapping vital body heat when you stop moving or the wind picks up.

We've used PrimaLoft® Silver Eco, a 100% recycled insulation, for its excellent warmth to weight ratio. This highly compressible fill allows the Heiko to pack away into its own chest pocket (complete with hang loop for clipping to climbing harnesses).

PrimaLoft® insulation doesn’t absorb water either, keeping its insulating structure even when wet. This, combined with a fast-drying and PFC-free water-repellent treated outer fabric, means the Heiko really excels in changeable conditions — every other day in the British Isles, then!

Not just a versatile outer jacket, the hood-less, low-profile design means the Heiko can also double up as a super warm mid-layer in colder temperatures, its quilted 60gsm insulation fitting neatly under outer shells.

Designer's Notes
"With a PFC-free DWR and 100% recycled fabric and fill, the Heiko is our most sustainable jacket yet. And it's not just any recycled polyester fabric. It's a fabric that feels amazing next to the skin. We've even used it as the lining in our sleeping bags!"

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