Mountain Equipment Vega Men's Jacket

For over 15 years, the Vega Jacket has set the standard for down insulation in modern alpinism. Lightweight, packable, and highly water-resistant, this jacket offers top-tier performance, providing essential warmth and protection for serious mountaineering where minimalism is key. Whether on multi-day expeditions in the world’s highest mountains or tackling technical alpine routes, it delivers the warmth needed without unnecessary bulk.

800-fill power goose down is carefully distributed throughout the jacket using stitched-through baffle construction to optimise warmth and prevent cold spots, particularly in key areas like the shoulders, chest, and hood. The down is DOWN CODEX approved, sourced responsibly with a transparent supply chain.

The lightweight Drilite Loft outer fabric is highly water-resistant and windproof, allowing the down to fully loft for maximum warmth. It also protects against snow, ice, and wind while offering breathability to keep you comfortable during active pursuits. The fabric extends around the inner hem and hood lining to protect these vulnerable areas from moisture. Seam-free shoulder panels enhance water resistance, even with a pack on.

The Active Alpine Fit is designed to allow full freedom of movement while eliminating excess bulk. It makes it easier to access harnesses or move freely with a pack, ice axes, or ropes.

The insulated hood features Firestorm construction with a sewn-through baffle design and drop outer fabric, providing critical protection in harsh conditions. Baffle pleats reduce volume while maintaining warmth, and a pleated halo baffle around the face shields against icy winds and spindrifts.

Inside, two large drop pockets offer convenient storage for gloves, hats, or other essentials that need quick access on the go.

Features

• Windproof, breathable, and water-resistant DRILITE® Loft outer fabric ensures protection and comfort.
• European Goose Down insulation provides an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio and is highly compressible and durable.
• Stitched-through baffles with pleated finish enhance loft and thermal efficiency.
• The fully adjustable Mountain HC Insulated Hood features rear volume adjustment and two frontal adjusters and is helmet-compatible.
• Hybrid Hood Construction improves insulation efficiency with a protective outer shell.
• Two outer hand pockets are easily accessible when wearing a pack or harness and spacious enough for gloves.
• Two inner stretch mesh pockets offer additional storage for gloves or accessories.
• Packs away neatly into a small stuff sack (included).
• Built for durability.
• Designed and developed in the UK. Manufactured in a Fair Wear Foundation audited factory in China.

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	Down Codex The DOWN CODEX® is Mountain Equipment's multi-award-winning certification scheme. It considers environmental, ethical, and animal welfare matters relating to their supply chains and is grounded in comprehensive and transparent auditing that ensures traceability and quality.
	Fair Wear Fair Wear ensures that the clothing is produced under high standards that promote ethical working conditions.
	Drilite Loft Drilite® Loft is Mountain Equipment's exclusive range of highly water-repellent fabrics used in their insulated clothing and equipment. The original Drilite® Loft, introduced almost 30 years ago, was years ahead of its time: a highly breathable, lightweight, and very water-repellent fabric. Those three hallmarks continue with their modern Drilite® Loft fabrics.
	Down 800 The finest goose down. Sourced from Ukraine, with an actual minimum down cluster content of 90%, and individually tested at the point of filling to ensure a minimum fill power of 800. DOWN CODEX approved.