What Does Fill Power Mean? || REI

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4 жыл бұрын

Fill power is a number you’ll see printed on down sleeping bags and down jackets designed for camping and backpacking. But, what does the number mean? In this video, Miranda explains what fill power is, how it affects the weight and warmth of a sleeping bag or jacket, and how you can decide what fill power is right for you.
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@MarcMeredithLA 4 жыл бұрын

Miranda explains it all, thanks for the useful insight

@LouieB4 4 жыл бұрын

I was comparing jackets on the REI website last night. Perfect timing

@4partmedia 4 жыл бұрын

I got the one on the left-- the REI Magma 850.. love it. Was out last night in 28degree F weather n was warm with long sleeve underneath. Super lightweight.

@julz2392 7 ай бұрын

This was very helpful! I always just assumed higher fill power meant warmer but I see now it doesn’t always mean that. Thank you!

@LiboltAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

Nice info.

@Bungeejumper1377 3 жыл бұрын

Omg this helped me so much. I am shopping for a down comforter and am more interested in loft than anything else. To get a higher fill power may be less beneficial because it would compress easier? I have a few Patagonia jackets. The Jackson glacier parka (700 fill power) and the down sweater jacket (800 fill power). I can roll up the sweater jacket like a burrito and fit it in my 16 liter cinch bag which is significantly smaller than an standard backpack. I always wondered by the parka doesn’t compress as much. If anyone has advice on down comforters, I’m all ears!

@Vrindavan1008 4 жыл бұрын

im in love

@michaelfrymus 3 жыл бұрын

Higher Fill Power is lighter and is warmer compared to lower fill powers, BUT, the amount of fill (weight) is a big factor in determining how warm it is. I have a 750 Fill jacket. There are other jackets that are 850 Fill but are lighter. There are also other jackets with less fill, at 650, but are heavier. Now, is there a way to determine which would be the warmest by a calculation or something?

@JustSimplyBrandon 4 жыл бұрын

I find synthetic insulated jackets to perform as well, or even better, than some down jackets. I own the REI Co-op Wallace Lake Sherpa Insulated Hoodie and it is the BEST jacket that I’ve owned because it both warms me up fast and keeps me warm better than all the other jackets I own (none of which were bought at REI). So instead of looking at the numbers, really go out of your way to visit a store and try a jacket on to see if it fits your needs. I would never have known how amazing my REI jacket is if I hadn’t worn it in person.

@pottingsoil 4 жыл бұрын

They just weigh more and don't compress as well. However, they're fine if they get wet unlike fill products.

@JustSimplyBrandon 4 жыл бұрын

Potting Soil I normally wear a raincoat over to keep myself dry while still being insulated.

@pottingsoil 4 жыл бұрын

@@JustSimplyBrandon that's a good idea I've not thought of. Especially since they're so light weight.

@susandavorn3249 9 ай бұрын

Also sherpa fleece makes me sweat more than down

@eddiericks6554 Жыл бұрын

Eddie Bauer has 650 up to 1000 and there prices are far considering other companies charge a bit more money 😊

@ckskevin85 4 жыл бұрын

I am not sure on how this works after the video. So I am looking at 640 fill power down jacket. Is it good enough for Annapurna Base Camp end of summer period?

@deerphoria4314 4 жыл бұрын

How do you wash or take care of a down jacket or down sleeping bag?

@zanderascher8205 4 жыл бұрын

Deer Phoria darwinonthetrail just posted a video about this!

@MasterChief-sl9ro 4 жыл бұрын

Use delicate cycle. Mild detergents. Then hand rinse by pressing out as much water. Do not twist.. Stick in dryer on low heat. Add some racket balls. They will help the loft return. Learned from a dry cleaner. As you never want too dry clean one..