Perfect vest for early morning walks
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Women's Epiq Down Vest - Black
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Your classic down vest with recycled outer fabric for fully lofting insulation.
Immerse yourself in the outdoors with the latest Epiq Women's Down Vest, which will keep you toasty as temperatures plummet. This classic outdoor vest has recycled outer fabric that lets the insulation give you maximum warmth. Trust it for protection against the cold on your next adventure. Part of our heritage - the Epiq is a Kathmandu icon.
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Down insulation offers supreme warmth and compressibility. All our down is independently certified to the Responsible Down Standard.
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Down insulated
Keeps you warm and comfortable in chilly weather without being bulky.
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Moderate warmth
Made with a percentage of recycled material content, helping to reduce waste and give life to old resources.
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Recycled materials
Treated with DWR to encourage water to bead off the fabric's surface. While it doesn't provide full waterproof protection, it offers good protection against getting damp conditions.
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Water repellent
Product ID: A0960/902
Key features
Made with Pertex™ Quantum
Incredibly fine recycled yarns are tightly woven to create a lightweight, soft outer shell allowing down to fully loft for efficient insulation.
bluesign® approved fabric
Main fabric meets the strict requirements of bluesign® criteria and was produced with minimal impact on people and the environment.
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Overall rating: 4.8494625 / 5 from 279 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Epiq Women's Down Vest is highly regarded for its warm, comfortable feel and excellent fit. Customers appreciate its great color, true-to-size sizing, and good value for money. The vest's quality and prompt delivery are also highlighted.
Summary topics
- Color: 13%
- Sizing: 6%
- Pockets: 3%
- Fit: 21%
- Quality: 11%
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Review highlights
- "Top quality vest, very comfortable to wear and I felt the warmth instantly." —
- "the products is good and the price is satisfied , and the delivery is fast." —
- "Just love this vest, light but warm comfortable great fit." —
Reviews
I like it
"Nice and finally I got the right one and I have a new black vest from Kathmandu. Basic vest and good quality, really warm."
Vest is great , but don't order online
"Shopping online was a nightmare, l received 2 shirts , when l purchased the vest and shoes. I had to sort it out as support weren't able to send the correct items that l had purchased. Don't order online, they totally stuff up."
Lovely and warm
"great fit, lovely colour and nice and warm"
Best Vest
"Love love love this vest. It's wonderfully warm, fits true to size and is a great length. It's great for travelling as it scrunches down small and is super light. This is the second one I've purchased."
Daughter absolutely loves
"I brought this for my daughter and she is currently wearing it daily as she loves it and it's so warm . . The colour is so pretty"
Good quality
"Good quality"
Vest
"Very happy with product, good value and prompt service"
Liz
"Excellent product its the third down vest I have purchased. /"
Fantabulous
"Exactly as advertised - great fit and insulation"
Q&A
Product details
General
Weight
400 g (size 10)
Product ID
A0960-902
Activity
Hike
Design Features
Highlights
- All of our down is independently certified to the Responsible Down Standard certified by CU862405.
- Duck down 600 fill power.
- Recycled Pertex Quantum Eco outer fabric - allows the down insulation to fully loft.
- Outer fabric has a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish - which encourages water to bead off the fabric's surface.
- Adjustable hem - for extra protection from the weather.
- Chin guard and an inner collar - with soft, brushed fabric lining.
- Two front zip pockets with soft, brushed lining - plus an inner stash pocket and an inner zip pocket with a cord port for your headphones.
- Includes a separate stuff sack.
Material and care
Materials
Outer Composition
- Pertex Quantum Eco, 100% recycled mini Ripstop Polyester with DWR treatment, Composition is certified as bluesign approved
Inner Composition
- 100% Nylon Taffeta, Composition is certified as bluesign approved
Fill
- 80% Duck down 20% Duck feather
Fill Power
- 600
Fill Weight
- 80.5 g (size 10)
Weight
- 400 g (size 10)
- Contains Responsible Down Standard certified by CU862405
Care instructions
- Cold gentle machine wash
- Wash separately
- Rinse thoroughly
- Recommend using a down detergent
- Do not use fabric softener
- Do not bleach
- Warm tumble dry thoroughly inside out with several tennis balls, shaking product throughout cycle
- Do not iron
- Do not dry clean
- Do not store when wet
- Close Zippers and Fasten Hook and Loop before washing
Delivery and returns
Delivery
Rates
Standard shipping:
- Free to all members within Australia. Simply sign in or create an account to access free delivery.
- If you are not a member, a flat rate of $12 is charged for standard delivery.
Express shipping
- A flat rate of $20 within Australia.
AU Delivery
Standard Delivery (Business Days):
- ACT: 1-4 days (All areas)
- NSW 1-4 Days (Metro) | 4-6 days (Non-metro)
- VIC: 1-3 days (Metro) | 3-6 days (Non-metro)
- QLD: 2-6 days (Metro) | 6-15 days (Non-metro)
- SA: 2-4 days (Metro) | 4-6 days (Non-metro)
- WA: 4-6 days (Metro) | 6-12 days (Non-metro)
- TAS: 3-6 days (Metro) | 12-18 days (Non-metro)
- NT: 3-7 days (Metro) | 13-16 days (Non-metro)
Express Delivery (Business Days):
- ACT: 1-2 days (All areas)
- NSW 1-2 Days (Metro) | 2-3 days (Non-metro)
- VIC: 1-2 days (All areas)
- QLD: 1-2 days (Metro) | 2-4 days (Non-metro)
- SA: 1-2 days (Metro) | 2-4 days (Non-metro)
- WA: 1-2 days (Metro) | 3-6 days (Non-metro)
- TAS: 1-2 days (Metro) | 2-4 days (Non-metro)
- NT: 3-5 days (All areas)
We use AusPost as our delivery partner, and you can read more in our help centre.
Returns
Returning an item
We offer 60-day returns in Australia for change of mind as long as all items are unused, in original packaging (with tags attached), and you have proof of purchase.
Either pop into your local store or post it back to us.
Read more about returns in our help centre.