Kluane Mountaineering
Down Equipment
Since 1972
Jackets / Vests / Sleeping Bags

The Models

Inner / Outer
Hiker / Hunter

Our clothing begins with four basic models: the Inner Parka, the Outer Parka, the Hiker Vest and the Hunter Vest. From there, fit, colour, fabric and details can be worked out directly with the shop.

Made in
Edmonton, Alberta
Ordering
Order a Kluane directly from the shop.

Jackets, vests and sleeping bags are ordered directly from the shop. Rather than ecommerce, we prefer to talk to you first. Call or email us and we’ll work through the model, fit, colours, materials, intended use and current lead time.

Kluane down garments hanging in a forest
Kluane Down Equipment Edmonton, Alberta
01

Inner Parka

Winter Down Parka
Everyday / Mountain / Travel
Blue Kluane Inner Parka on jacket patterns
Inner Parka 01
Inner Parka

The everyday
winter parka.

The Inner Parka is a proper winter down parka built for everyday cold, backpacking, four-season climbing, ski touring and the mountains. For most people, this is the Kluane that covers the vast majority of winter days. It is shorter and more compact than the Outer, but there is nothing lightweight about what it is built to do.

225 G Average Down Fill
Medium
428 G Average Total Weight
Medium
900 Fill Power
Canadian White Goose Down
Collar
Down filled
Cuffs
Elastic
Pockets
Hand-warmer pockets / interior pocket
Zipper
2-way YKK #5
Profile
Shorter / more compact
Made
Edmonton, Alberta
Silver Kluane Inner Parka being worn in winter
Inner Parka Worn
Brown and pink Kluane Inner Parka in workshop
Inner Parka Another one
Blue Kluane Inner Parka on mossy rocks
Inner Parka In the field
Same pattern.
Different jacket.

Colour, fabric, lining and details can change the personality of the finished parka. The underlying Inner pattern remains the starting point.

02

Outer Parka

Severe Cold Down Parka
Maximum Warmth / Coverage
Colourful Kluane Outer Parka on patterns
Outer Parka 02
Outer Parka

Made for
real winter.

The Outer Parka is made for real winter. In really bitter cold, this is the one that keeps you warm and comfortable. It carries substantially more down than the Inner, adds more length and coverage, and surrounds you with a large down-filled hood.

390 G Average Down Fill
Medium
1100 G Average Total Weight
Medium
900 Fill Power
Canadian White Goose Down
Hood
Large down-filled hood / drawstring / stiffened flap
Pockets
Velcro storage pockets / down hand-warming pockets
Closure
Storm flap zipper closure
Zipper
2-way YKK #10
Adjust
Drawstrings at hood, waist and hem
Inside
Interior pocket
Made
Edmonton, Alberta
Kluane down parkas hanging in forest
Blue Kluane Outer Parka
Outer Parka Blue
Orange Kluane Outer Parka being worn
Outer Parka Worn
Orange Outer Parka beside frozen creek
Outer Parka Winter
Purple Kluane Outer Parka
Outer Parka Purple
03

Down Vests

Hiker / Hunter
Two Different Patterns
Two vests
Similar purpose.
Different character.

We make two down vests. The Hiker is the fuller, warmer vest and follows the same basic idea as the Inner Parka. The Hunter is lighter, shorter and more packable, with a square-baffle construction of its own.

Blue Kluane Hiker Vest
Hiker Vest 03A

Hiker Vest

Fuller / Warmer / Inner Parka Construction

The Hiker Vest is essentially the Inner Parka without sleeves. It keeps the fuller down chambers, substantial hand-warmer pockets and longer, more protective profile of the Inner in a sleeveless piece.

Kluane Hunter Vest with square baffles
Hunter Vest 03B

Hunter Vest

Lighter / Cropped / Square Baffle

The Hunter Vest is the lighter of the two. Its square baffles, smaller pockets and shorter cut make it less bulky and easier to pack while still providing useful core insulation.

Green Kluane Hiker Vest
Hiker Vest Green
Kluane Hunter Vest being worn
Hunter Vest Worn
Options

Your Jacket.

The models above are the starting points. Colour, fabric, lining and details can change depending on what you want and what you're going to use it for.

Pile of Kluane down jackets and vests
Colour Choose the colours and combinations you want.
Materials Fabric and construction choices can be discussed when you order.
Details Closures, pockets and other details can vary depending on the piece.
Use Tell us what you're doing with it and we'll help choose the right starting point.
Ordering

Call or email us.

Tell us what you're looking for. If you already know which model you want, great. If you don't, we'll help you figure it out.

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