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ED First Ascent Down Fill Weights Chart – A list of fill weights for FA items

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PostedDec 30, 2010 at 4:03 am

I contacted Eddie Bauer for a list of fill weights in ounces for their 2010 (2nd gen) First Ascent Down items. Below is what I received. Missing some sizes, but thought that some might find it interesting.

Mens

Downlight Hoodie Pullover is 4.5 oz down weight
Downlight Sweater S-3.8 oz., M-4.05 oz., L-4.37 oz. XL-5.02 oz.
Tall Downlight Sweater L-4.62 oz. XL-4.95 oz. XXL- 5.29 oz.
Downlight Vest S-2.09 oz., M-2.29 oz., L-2.46 oz., XL-2.7 oz, XXL-2.9 oz.
Tall Downlight Vest L-2.6 oz., XL 2.8 oz., XXL-3.19 oz.

Womens

Peak XV Down Jacket XS-9.22 oz., S-9.64 oz., M-10.07 oz. XL-10.61 oz. XXL-11.21 oz.
Downlight Sweater S-2.48 oz., M-2.63 oz., L-2.80 oz., XL-2.99 oz.
Petite Dowlight Sweater XS-2.38 oz. S-2.48 oz. M-2.63 oz. L-2.80 oz. XL-2.99 oz.
Tall Dowlight Sweater M-2.63 oz. L-2.80 oz. XL-2.99 oz.

As a side note, I have the new Downlight Hoodie Pullover (14.02 oz measured in size L) and have been really impressed. I wouldn't pay $180 for it (received it as a gift) but am impressed by the build quality and fit (I'm 6'2" 200lbs a patagonia and montbell XL in jackets). Water resistance has been great as well. I have a huge head and the hood is still just a bit looser than I would like – so food for thought unless you are very fond of a helmet for backpacking : )

Cheers,
Brendan

James holden BPL Member
PostedDec 30, 2010 at 4:23 am

thanks for posting … just to add the men's peak has ~13 oz of down … not sure of the size but its likely for a M or L

one other point for all the ladies in here … even the Mens Small downlight has more down than the Womens XL downlight … so if you arent as worried about that slimfit, you may want to consider the men's size if it fits for that extra down (warmth) … i think this is true of most brands

the room might be useful for layering …

PostedDec 30, 2010 at 4:09 pm

Good to hear the water resistance on the newer Downlights is good. I've got last years model in Canary, and I'm pretty sure there's absolutely zero DWR coating on it.

In fact, it seems to absorb water. Regardless of that though, I love it for the $60 I paid. ;)

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