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L.L. Bean Ultralight 850 Down Jacket w/ DownTek

posted by gumptiongear December 28, 2012 0 comments

 

LL Bean Ultralight 850 Down Jacket w/ DownTek

Down is Mother Nature’s premium and best insulation. While manufacturers have tried for decades to mimic the heat trapping properties of Down, they have yet to surpass what Mother Nature has done for millennia. So how do you make Mother Nature’s best even better?

First, you utilize nanotechnology and a proprietary application process to make it water repellant. Second, take your new and improved Down insulation and put it into a jacket from a brand with over 100 years experience in crafting exceptional outdoor equipment. Final result? The 850 Ultralight Down Jacket from L.L. Bean featuring the innovative DownTek water repellent Down.

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