Packing for the Everest Base Camp Trek - Ian Taylor Trekking
There are many critical pieces of kit and you need to have and one of our most critical is using Merino Wool layers. Having a quick drying material that is ...
down jacket
In this video you will see that Laura tends to bring some warmer layers and gear than Ian will.  Laura generally feels the cold more than Ian will.  Therefore, she will make sure to have a warmer <anchor>down jacket</anchor>, gloves and layers.
What is the right down Jacket for your climbing or trekking adventure
What is the right down Jacket for your climbing or trekking adventure

- Trek Asia+
  - [Everest Region](https://iantaylortrekking.com/the-everest-region/)
    - [Everest Base Camp Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/the-everest-region/everest-base-camp-trek/)
    - [Sleeping at Everest Base Camp](https://iantaylortrekking.com/the-everest-region/sleeping-at-everest-base-camp/)
    - [Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes](https://iantaylortrekking.com/the-everest-region/everest-base-camp-trek-via-gokyo-lakes/)
    - [Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/the-everest-region/ama-dablam-base-camp-trek/)
    - [Tengbouche Monastery Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/the-everest-region/tengbouche-monastery-trek/)
  - [Treks in the Annapurna Region](https://iantaylortrekking.com/annapurna-region/)
    - [Annapurna Base Camp Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/annapurna-region/annapurna-base-camp-trek/)
    - [Poon Hill Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/annapurna-region/poon-hill-trek/)
    - [Mardi Himal Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/annapurna-region/mardi-himal-trek/)
    - [Annapurna Circuit Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/annapurna-region/annapurna-circuit-trek/)
  - [Peak Climbing](https://iantaylortrekking.com/peak-climbing/)
    - [Lobuche Peak](https://iantaylortrekking.com/peak-climbing/lobuche-peak/)
    - [Mera Peak Climbing](https://iantaylortrekking.com/peak-climbing/mera-peak/)
    - [Mera and Lobuche Peaks](https://iantaylortrekking.com/peak-climbing/mera-and-lobuche-peaks/)
    - [Everest North Col Expedition](https://iantaylortrekking.com/peak-climbing/everest-north-col-expedition/)
    - [Annapurna Base Camp Trek And Tent Peak](https://iantaylortrekking.com/annapurna-region/annapurna-base-camp-and-tent-peak/)
    - [Climbing Cho Oyu – The 6th Highest Mountain On Earth](https://iantaylortrekking.com/peak-climbing/cho-oyu-8201m/)
    - [Island Peak](https://iantaylortrekking.com/peak-climbing/island-peak/)
    - [Mount Everest Camp 2](https://iantaylortrekking.com/peak-climbing/climb-to-everest-camp-2/)
  - [Other Regions](https://iantaylortrekking.com/other-regions/)
    - [K2 Base Camp Treks](https://iantaylortrekking.com/other-regions/k2-base-camp-trek/)
    - [Manaslu Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/other-regions/manaslu-trek/)
    - [Kanchenjunga Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/other-regions/kanchenjunga-trek/)
    - [Cycle Across Tibet To Mount Everest](https://iantaylortrekking.com/other-regions/cycle-across-tibet/)
    - [Carstensz Pyramid Climb](https://iantaylortrekking.com/other-regions/carstensz-pyramid-climb/)
- Trek Africa+
  - [Kilimanjaro Treks](https://iantaylortrekking.com/kilimanjaro-treks/)
    - [Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route 8 Days](https://iantaylortrekking.com/kilimanjaro-treks/lemosho-route-8-days/)
    - [Northern Circuit Route 9 Days](https://iantaylortrekking.com/kilimanjaro-treks/northern-circuit-route-9-days/)
    - [Sleep In The Crater 9 Days](https://iantaylortrekking.com/kilimanjaro-treks/sleep-in-the-crater-9-days/)
    - [Machame Route 7 Days](https://iantaylortrekking.com/kilimanjaro-treks/machame-route-7-days/)
    - [Rongai Route 7 Days](https://iantaylortrekking.com/kilimanjaro-treks/rongai-route-7-days/)
    - [Climb Mount Meru](https://iantaylortrekking.com/kilimanjaro-treks/climb-mount-meru/)
  - [Safari in Tanzania](https://iantaylortrekking.com/trek-africa/safari-in-tanzania/)
  - [Climb Mount Toubkal](https://iantaylortrekking.com/mount-toubkal/mount-toubkal/)
- Trek Europe+
  - [Alpine Climbs](https://iantaylortrekking.com/alpine-climbs/)
    - [Mount Elbrus](https://iantaylortrekking.com/alpine-climbs/mount-elbrus/)
    - [Mont Blanc and Gran Paradiso](https://iantaylortrekking.com/alpine-climbs/mont-blanc-and-gran-paradiso/)
    - [The Eiger](https://iantaylortrekking.com/alpine-climbs/the-eiger/)
  - [Alpine Treks](https://iantaylortrekking.com/alpine-treks/)
    - [Tour du Mont Blanc Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/alpine-treks/tour-du-mont-blanc-trek/)
    - [Trek the Haute Route](https://iantaylortrekking.com/alpine-treks/trek-the-haute-route/)
    - [Trek and climb Gran Paradiso](https://iantaylortrekking.com/alpine-treks/trek-and-climb-gran-paradiso/)
  - [Trekking and Hiking in Ireland](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ireland-2/)
    - [Walk The Wild Atlantic Way](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ireland-2/walk-the-wild-atlantic-way/)
    - [Trek Wicklow](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ireland-2/trek-wicklow/)
    - [Touring Ireland](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ireland-2/touring-ireland/)
    - [Hiking in Glendalough](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ireland-2/hiking-in-glendalough/)
    - [Climb Lugnaquilla](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ireland-2/climb-lugnaquilla/)
    - [Climb Croagh Patrick](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ireland-2/climb-croagh-patrick/)
    - [Carrauntoohill climb](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ireland-2/carrauntoohill-climb/)
  - [Norway](https://iantaylortrekking.com/norway/)
    - [Nordic Ski Training in Norway](https://iantaylortrekking.com/norway/nordic-ski-training/)
    - [Crossing Svalbard](https://iantaylortrekking.com/norway/crossing-svalbard/)
  - [Scotland](https://iantaylortrekking.com/scotland-climbing-courses/scotland-climbing-courses/)
- Trek North America+
  - [Colorado](https://iantaylortrekking.com/colorado/)
    - [Mountaineering Training](https://iantaylortrekking.com/colorado/mountaineering-training/)
    - [Hiking in Colorado](https://iantaylortrekking.com/colorado/hiking-in-colorado/)
  - [Climb Denali](https://iantaylortrekking.com/climb-denali/)
  - [Hike the Grand Canyon](https://iantaylortrekking.com/hike-the-grand-canyon/)
- Trek South America+
  - [Inca Trail Trek To Machu Picchu](https://iantaylortrekking.com/inca-trail/)
    - [Traditional 4 Day Inca Trail Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/inca-trail/traditional-4-day-inca-trail-trek/)
    - [Classic 5 Day Inca Trail Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/inca-trail/classic-5-day-inca-trail-trek/)
    - [Salkantay 6 day Inca Trail Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/inca-trail/salkantay-6-day-inca-trail-trek/)
    - [Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu](https://iantaylortrekking.com/inca-trail/choquequirao-trek-to-machu-picchu/)
    - [Lares trek to Machu Picchu](https://iantaylortrekking.com/inca-trail/lares-trek-to-machu-picchu/)
    - [Ausangate Circuit Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/inca-trail/ausangate-circuit-trek/)
  - [Aconcagua Treks](https://iantaylortrekking.com/aconcagua-treks/)
    - [Aconcagua The Vacas Valley Route](https://iantaylortrekking.com/aconcagua-treks/aconcagua-the-vacas-valley-route/)
    - [Aconcagua The Normal Route](https://iantaylortrekking.com/aconcagua-treks/aconcagua-the-normal-route/)
  - [Ecuador](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ecuador/)
    - [Climb Cotopaxi](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ecuador/climb-cotopaxi/)
    - [Ecuador’s Best Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ecuador/ecuadors-best-trek/)
    - [Climb Cayambe](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ecuador/climb-cayambe/)
    - [Climbing Cotopaxi and Chimborazo Peaks in Ecuador](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ecuador/climb-cotopaxi-and-chimborazo/)
    - [Climb Cayambe And Chimborazo](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ecuador/climb-cayambe-and-chimborazo/)
  - [Cordillera Blanca](https://iantaylortrekking.com/cordillera-blanca/)
    - [Huayhuash Circuit Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/cordillera-blanca/huayhuash-circuit-trek/)
    - [Climbing Huascaran](https://iantaylortrekking.com/cordillera-blanca/climbing-huascaran/)
    - [Alpamayo Climbing](https://iantaylortrekking.com/cordillera-blanca/alpamayo-climbing/)
  - [Bolivia Climbing](https://iantaylortrekking.com/bolivia-climbing/)
    - [Climb Mount Tarija](https://iantaylortrekking.com/bolivia-climbing/climb-mount-tarija/)
  - [Patagonia Treks](https://iantaylortrekking.com/patagonia/)
    - [Torres del Paine Paso Oggioni Extreme trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/patagonia/torres-del-paine-paso-oggioni-extreme-trek/)
    - [Torres Del Paine W Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/patagonia/torres-del-paine-w-trek/)
    - [Torres Del Paine Circuit Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/patagonia/torres-del-paine-circuit-trek/)

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Treks

- Trek Asia
  - [Everest Region](https://iantaylortrekking.com/the-everest-region/)
    - [Everest Base Camp Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/the-everest-region/everest-base-camp-trek/)
    - [Sleeping at Everest Base Camp](https://iantaylortrekking.com/the-everest-region/sleeping-at-everest-base-camp/)
    - [Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes](https://iantaylortrekking.com/the-everest-region/everest-base-camp-trek-via-gokyo-lakes/)
    - [Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/the-everest-region/ama-dablam-base-camp-trek/)
    - [Tengbouche Monastery Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/the-everest-region/tengbouche-monastery-trek/)
  - [Treks in the Annapurna Region](https://iantaylortrekking.com/annapurna-region/)
    - [Annapurna Base Camp Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/annapurna-region/annapurna-base-camp-trek/)
    - [Poon Hill Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/annapurna-region/poon-hill-trek/)
    - [Mardi Himal Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/annapurna-region/mardi-himal-trek/)
    - [Annapurna Circuit Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/annapurna-region/annapurna-circuit-trek/)
  - [Peak Climbing](https://iantaylortrekking.com/peak-climbing/)
    - [Lobuche Peak](https://iantaylortrekking.com/peak-climbing/lobuche-peak/)
    - [Mera Peak Climbing](https://iantaylortrekking.com/peak-climbing/mera-peak/)
    - [Mera and Lobuche Peaks](https://iantaylortrekking.com/peak-climbing/mera-and-lobuche-peaks/)
    - [Everest North Col Expedition](https://iantaylortrekking.com/peak-climbing/everest-north-col-expedition/)
    - [Annapurna Base Camp Trek And Tent Peak](https://iantaylortrekking.com/annapurna-region/annapurna-base-camp-and-tent-peak/)
    - [Climbing Cho Oyu – The 6th Highest Mountain On Earth](https://iantaylortrekking.com/peak-climbing/cho-oyu-8201m/)
    - [Island Peak](https://iantaylortrekking.com/peak-climbing/island-peak/)
    - [Mount Everest Camp 2](https://iantaylortrekking.com/peak-climbing/climb-to-everest-camp-2/)
  - [Other Regions](https://iantaylortrekking.com/other-regions/)
    - [K2 Base Camp Treks](https://iantaylortrekking.com/other-regions/k2-base-camp-trek/)
    - [Manaslu Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/other-regions/manaslu-trek/)
    - [Kanchenjunga Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/other-regions/kanchenjunga-trek/)
    - [Cycle Across Tibet To Mount Everest](https://iantaylortrekking.com/other-regions/cycle-across-tibet/)
    - [Carstensz Pyramid Climb](https://iantaylortrekking.com/other-regions/carstensz-pyramid-climb/)
- Trek Africa
  - [Kilimanjaro Treks](https://iantaylortrekking.com/kilimanjaro-treks/)
    - [Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route 8 Days](https://iantaylortrekking.com/kilimanjaro-treks/lemosho-route-8-days/)
    - [Northern Circuit Route 9 Days](https://iantaylortrekking.com/kilimanjaro-treks/northern-circuit-route-9-days/)
    - [Sleep In The Crater 9 Days](https://iantaylortrekking.com/kilimanjaro-treks/sleep-in-the-crater-9-days/)
    - [Machame Route 7 Days](https://iantaylortrekking.com/kilimanjaro-treks/machame-route-7-days/)
    - [Rongai Route 7 Days](https://iantaylortrekking.com/kilimanjaro-treks/rongai-route-7-days/)
    - [Climb Mount Meru](https://iantaylortrekking.com/kilimanjaro-treks/climb-mount-meru/)
  - [Safari in Tanzania](https://iantaylortrekking.com/trek-africa/safari-in-tanzania/)
  - [Climb Mount Toubkal](https://iantaylortrekking.com/mount-toubkal/mount-toubkal/)
- Trek Europe
  - [Alpine Climbs](https://iantaylortrekking.com/alpine-climbs/)
    - [Mount Elbrus](https://iantaylortrekking.com/alpine-climbs/mount-elbrus/)
    - [Mont Blanc and Gran Paradiso](https://iantaylortrekking.com/alpine-climbs/mont-blanc-and-gran-paradiso/)
    - [The Eiger](https://iantaylortrekking.com/alpine-climbs/the-eiger/)
  - [Alpine Treks](https://iantaylortrekking.com/alpine-treks/)
    - [Tour du Mont Blanc Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/alpine-treks/tour-du-mont-blanc-trek/)
    - [Trek the Haute Route](https://iantaylortrekking.com/alpine-treks/trek-the-haute-route/)
    - [Trek and climb Gran Paradiso](https://iantaylortrekking.com/alpine-treks/trek-and-climb-gran-paradiso/)
  - [Trekking and Hiking in Ireland](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ireland-2/)
    - [Walk The Wild Atlantic Way](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ireland-2/walk-the-wild-atlantic-way/)
    - [Trek Wicklow](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ireland-2/trek-wicklow/)
    - [Touring Ireland](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ireland-2/touring-ireland/)
    - [Hiking in Glendalough](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ireland-2/hiking-in-glendalough/)
    - [Climb Lugnaquilla](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ireland-2/climb-lugnaquilla/)
    - [Climb Croagh Patrick](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ireland-2/climb-croagh-patrick/)
    - [Carrauntoohill climb](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ireland-2/carrauntoohill-climb/)
  - [Norway](https://iantaylortrekking.com/norway/)
    - [Nordic Ski Training in Norway](https://iantaylortrekking.com/norway/nordic-ski-training/)
    - [Crossing Svalbard](https://iantaylortrekking.com/norway/crossing-svalbard/)
  - [Scotland](https://iantaylortrekking.com/scotland-climbing-courses/scotland-climbing-courses/)
- Trek North America
  - [Colorado](https://iantaylortrekking.com/colorado/)
    - [Mountaineering Training](https://iantaylortrekking.com/colorado/mountaineering-training/)
    - [Hiking in Colorado](https://iantaylortrekking.com/colorado/hiking-in-colorado/)
  - [Climb Denali](https://iantaylortrekking.com/climb-denali/)
  - [Hike the Grand Canyon](https://iantaylortrekking.com/hike-the-grand-canyon/)
- Trek South America
  - [Inca Trail Trek To Machu Picchu](https://iantaylortrekking.com/inca-trail/)
    - [Traditional 4 Day Inca Trail Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/inca-trail/traditional-4-day-inca-trail-trek/)
    - [Classic 5 Day Inca Trail Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/inca-trail/classic-5-day-inca-trail-trek/)
    - [Salkantay 6 day Inca Trail Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/inca-trail/salkantay-6-day-inca-trail-trek/)
    - [Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu](https://iantaylortrekking.com/inca-trail/choquequirao-trek-to-machu-picchu/)
    - [Lares trek to Machu Picchu](https://iantaylortrekking.com/inca-trail/lares-trek-to-machu-picchu/)
    - [Ausangate Circuit Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/inca-trail/ausangate-circuit-trek/)
  - [Aconcagua Treks](https://iantaylortrekking.com/aconcagua-treks/)
    - [Aconcagua The Vacas Valley Route](https://iantaylortrekking.com/aconcagua-treks/aconcagua-the-vacas-valley-route/)
    - [Aconcagua The Normal Route](https://iantaylortrekking.com/aconcagua-treks/aconcagua-the-normal-route/)
  - [Ecuador](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ecuador/)
    - [Climb Cotopaxi](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ecuador/climb-cotopaxi/)
    - [Ecuador’s Best Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ecuador/ecuadors-best-trek/)
    - [Climb Cayambe](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ecuador/climb-cayambe/)
    - [Climbing Cotopaxi and Chimborazo Peaks in Ecuador](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ecuador/climb-cotopaxi-and-chimborazo/)
    - [Climb Cayambe And Chimborazo](https://iantaylortrekking.com/ecuador/climb-cayambe-and-chimborazo/)
  - [Cordillera Blanca](https://iantaylortrekking.com/cordillera-blanca/)
    - [Huayhuash Circuit Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/cordillera-blanca/huayhuash-circuit-trek/)
    - [Climbing Huascaran](https://iantaylortrekking.com/cordillera-blanca/climbing-huascaran/)
    - [Alpamayo Climbing](https://iantaylortrekking.com/cordillera-blanca/alpamayo-climbing/)
  - [Bolivia Climbing](https://iantaylortrekking.com/bolivia-climbing/)
    - [Climb Mount Tarija](https://iantaylortrekking.com/bolivia-climbing/climb-mount-tarija/)
  - [Patagonia Treks](https://iantaylortrekking.com/patagonia/)
    - [Torres del Paine Paso Oggioni Extreme trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/patagonia/torres-del-paine-paso-oggioni-extreme-trek/)
    - [Torres Del Paine W Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/patagonia/torres-del-paine-w-trek/)
    - [Torres Del Paine Circuit Trek](https://iantaylortrekking.com/patagonia/torres-del-paine-circuit-trek/)

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# What is the Right Down Jacket for your Climbing or Trekking Adventure

Your down jacket may be one of the most important purchases you will make!  Having the right warm, insulating layer can make or break your enjoyment level on a trekking or climbing trip around the world.  If you are trekking to [**Everest Base Camp**](https://iantaylortrekking.com/trek-asia/the-everest-region/everest-base-camp-trek/) or heading for the summit of Mount [**Kilimanjaro**](https://iantaylortrekking.com/trek-africa/climbing-kilimanjaro-lemosho-route/), you want to make sure that you have the right jacket for your journey.

### The Correct Down Jacket for Your Trip

There are so many different down jackets out there. Many of them also have different levels of warmth, from the ultra lightweight to a heavy down jacket.  The video below should help you understand the difference between the different types of down.  Hopefully, it will also help you understand what type of down jacket you should consider for your chosen adventure.

![The correct down jacket for your trekking adventure](https://iantaylortrekking.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Mount-Everest-from-Kala-Patthar-3-e1656624137136.jpg)

### Choosing Your Jacket

The number associated with a down jacket, like an 800 fill goose down jacket, does **NOT** equate to how warm the jacket is.  That number actually relates to the quality of the down jacket you are purchasing.  Most of the high end outdoor companies, like Patagonia, Marmot, Rab, etc, they are going to use a high quality of down.  This means it is around a 700 or 800 fill.  However, this does not mean that it is a warmer jacket!  The most important thing to consider when looking at the warmth of a jacket is the loft or amount of down actually in the jacket.  So, in simpler terms, the puffier the jacket, normally the warmer.

In this video, Laura compares three of her jackets.  All of these are Patagonia jackets.  The reason that they are all Patagonia is that Laura has actually worked for Patagonia for years.  She learned about the gear and was able to test out many of their products.  It is a brand that we all trust for our outdoor adventures.  However, there are many great brands out there at the moment, with a LOT of great choices!  Find the right brand for you and let us know if you need help in choosing your jacket!

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If you sign up to an Ian Taylor Trekking trip we provide you with an itemized kit list for each trip that we run. Remember there is no one size fits all when it comes to gear.  You will need different layers and down jacket, depending on the month you decide to travel and the adventure you have chosen.  Make the most of your trip, don’t skimp on the jacket and ruin your adventure!

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