Insulated Jackets
Product 2019
Woman, Man

VAUDE KABRU Light Jacket III

Vaude is very committed to having an eco-responsible approach with hard facts that go far beyond the rhetoric.
Vaude offers this Men’s Kabru Light Jacket III that is a Green Shape labeled product. It is fair trade manufactured ecological product. In the fact that it is made from recycled materials and the down jacket itself is recyclable.

 

This insulating jacket is kitted with an outer Pertex® Quantum fabric, a material that is both light and tear resistant (up to a point). The Vaude Men’s Kabru Light Jacket III is lined with Primaloft® Eco insulation at the torso, which has the distinction of being made from 70% recycled materials and 30% Primaloft fibers (to date we believe is the best insulating material). The protection is completed with 700 cuin down fill, which provides real thermal comfort even in very cold weather. The 700 figure gives this jacket the closest to the top-of-the-range (800 cuin).

 

For the field test, this jacket was entrusted to a high-mountain guide. This down jacket is light, warm and very compact. It is designed for hiking in the mountains but also for high mountains, via ferrata and other outdoor activities that require warmth without wearing a heavy jacket.

 

We liked the snug slim fit, yet which nevertheless leaves a lot of freedom of movement.
The jacket is mid-buttock level in length and guarantees good lower back insulation.
The two large front pockets have zips that work very well when wearing gloves. The drawstring to manage the belt adjustment is in the pockets.
There is discreet and effective small elastic at the wrists. They stop the sleeve from slipping and being in contact with the skin.

 

It has a pleasantly high collar, which is perfectly adjusted to prevent the cold air getting in.
The lightness and compactness are incredible. The Vaude Men’s Kabru Light Jacket III can be stored in one of the pockets. You obtain a volume of 30cm x15cm x 9cm. You can easily reduce this volume by a third by compacting it.
Even when wet (inside/outside), this down jacket dries pretty quickly. The volume of the feathers in the sections did not change, an indicator of how good the quality is.

During the various excursions, we did notice some faults.
During the first four days of testing we came back with feathers attached to our technical underwear. Some down feathers were trapped between the seams during manufacture. Despite the use of certain materials that are not sensitive to humidity (Primaloft® for example), this down jacket is not designed for intensive effort. It also remains fragile, if you carry skis for too long or against rocks, it can of course show signs of weakness (a protective jacket over the top is recommended). After more than a month of almost daily use, the down jacket regularly loses its feathers at the outer seams.

Ultimately, the Vaude Kabru Light III is an essential down jacket for hikes and mountain walks. It is very pleasant as a second layer, under a ski jacket or thin protection. Its tiny compacted volume makes it a must have. You don’t think twice about taking it.

 

The down jacket is available in 4 colors and 5 sizes.

 

"Ultimately, the Vaude Kabru Light III is an essential down jacket for hikes and mountain walks. It is very pleasant as a second layer, under a ski jacket or thin protection. Its tiny compacted volume makes it a must have. You don’t think twice about taking it."

Rating

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  • WARMTH
    9
  • WATERPROOFNESS
    7
  • BREATHABILITY
    7
  • ZIP QUALITY
    8
  • DRYING SPEED
    8

Price : 220

Weight

290

Overall Rating

7.80

LONG TERM TEST

We used this equipment over a long period of time
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