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In Nepal villagers run up and down slopes in flipflops!

@denzel9621

2 жыл бұрын

😅👌👌

@lalitchahal2676

2 жыл бұрын

its all about passion or regularity

@mamatapandey6073

2 жыл бұрын

yeah but they are used to I'm Nepali too but i get cold easily guess I'm the weaker one😂😅

@yogitachaudhuri9492

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are so comfortable in simple shoes

@indianocean7608

2 жыл бұрын

Yes.. Because They Don't See Weather Changes Due To Their Small Eyes That's Why Never Realizes...

I thought a jacket was just a jacket. Now I'm more informed. Thanks.

I go on long treks and expeditions. And I would choose a padded jacket, just because it is easier to maintain. Which is one of the most important things up in the mountains. You will get rain, you will get showfall and you will sweat a lot, once the jacket gets wet, it is useless, will take longer to dry. A down jacket fails misable in this aspect. Unless you use it only at nights when it gets colder. But then again you put on an inner thermal and well even a fleece jacket will keep you warm , put a waterproof/windproof jacket over that and you can easily take temperatures of -20 to -30. Down jackets are just fancy to look at and in my opinion completely pointless, unless you are someone who feels very cold and/or you are going to altitudes above 25,000 feet.

I am going to Sikkim next month on `13th and just before visiting Decathlon I am watching this video . Thank you both of you

Wonderful presentation of facts ..... Congrats Swathi! Wish you and Indiahikes team a very Happy New Year 2019. I Miss you guys.

Very good Information. I'm going to Kedar nath in May 2021. All these suggestions and updates will help me have good knowledge as I pick my layers too keep me warm and safe.❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

I live in Canada,and padded jackets are no match for down jackets. And depending on the outer shell they are waterproof as well. If budget is not a concern go for a down jacket.

One of the biggest drawbacks of down jackets is they tend to be less windproof than padded. Also now z days you have synthetic material like primaloft which is as light as down while being very water resistant!!!

@brijeshshukla4696

Жыл бұрын

How wind proof a jacket is depends upon the shell material and not down itself. Almost all expedition jackets are down filled for a reason.

Living at altitude of 2200 metres.. According to my experience padded jackets are best because harsh and cold winds can easily penetrant down jackets....

@Bocsaphoto

5 жыл бұрын

Very true

@AbhishekSharma-rp3vx

3 жыл бұрын

Altitude of 22200 meters where's bhai

@KanishkPratap

3 жыл бұрын

@@AbhishekSharma-rp3vx garhwal most likely

@tushardutt1476

2 жыл бұрын

that also depends how you are wearing them usually hikers that use down jackets use them as a mid layer an wear a shell jacket on top that is probably made of goretex

@ayushpainuly4530

2 жыл бұрын

@@tushardutt1476 bhaiya hum pahadi hai...3 feet snow mai rehtey hai... Hamarey dada k tym koe down jacket ya padded jacket nahi thi... Bas pure woolen clothes use kartey they...ab jacket aa gayi to bhaiyaa apna vichar de deya...

Good video. It is really important to realize that you always need to bring the proper kit where you are going since there is no “one size fits all” insulation.

@mukulaanand1644

4 жыл бұрын

is it really

Which one is suited for Everest Base Camp trek of 15 days?

Wow, I am very happy found this type of jacket.

I visited Romania during Christmas break. I found out that there is a decathlon there, it's so dang cool it's my favorite sports store. Definitely better than the sports stores here in Canada imo

Thank you.You are doing this video very sincerely.

Is padded jacket suitable at kedartal trek on October after layerings?

Very very useful information, Thnq so much.

Very nice and helpful information thanks

I was much happier before watching this video

@narasimhadevarasetty

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@ayushpainuly4530

5 жыл бұрын

You might be high

@sudarshannath3980

4 жыл бұрын

Dont use non veg jackets😂

@aaradhanajaiswal83

4 жыл бұрын

Haha why?

Thank you sooo much for this information

hi, i am going on to kedarnath trekking on dec for 8 days. I want to know what are the thins to buy for trekking. plz help me with this. It is the first time for me for this trekking.

Hey what's the best softshell jacket for cold winter trekking

I did goechala, stok kangri and roopkund without either of those jackets. I am kind old school and used one big heavy jacket(hahahaha) without any layering. Thats it.

@Abhi-lf5ky

5 жыл бұрын

Paise walo k chochle.

@gopalpaul3416

4 жыл бұрын

Ami sandakphu trek korechi normal jacket e 😂

@lakhera334

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Such expensive stuffs are needed for expeditions not normal treks. As a Pahari I can tell you that you don't need expensive shoes, jackets and fancy stuff for trekking. I did Valley of Flowers, Hemkund Saheb and Vasudhara Falls in a 300 rs shoe and they worked well.

@hiteshjoshi3148

2 жыл бұрын

@@lakhera334 globalization bro , even i am also pahadi people living there dont wear these things.

@Nitin_Chauhan_Here

2 жыл бұрын

@@lakhera334 because those treks are for kids ! Lol

You guys are rocking .

Thank you so much dear.

I bought a down jacket from decathalon quite expensive but it turned out to be a big let down. Does not provide warmth as expected. I would any day go for padded based on personal experience.

@tejashbista4661

3 жыл бұрын

decathlon has some of the cheapest down's in the market

Great knowledgeable video. Thanks.

@Indiahikes

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This video was quite helpful

Kindly provide buying suggestions regarding some of the quality padded jackets

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Which place bangalore , available this jackets I want one jacket for winter and rainy season. Please suggest which jacket suitable for me iam male 41 years old

Very nice video. Swati vs Swati debating Down Jacket vs Padded Jacket :-)

Can u please tell me how to clean down jacket because i have one @indiahikes

Pls suggest me some very good jackets company name for - degrees

Leh ladakh in September . which one is good for it ?

If the down is sourced ethically, down jackets have a lesser environmental impact than padded jackets. Because every time you wash a padded jacket, it releases microplastics which aren't natural. So it's still a draw :)

@testingshanu

4 жыл бұрын

I think that in commercial products, animal products are never sourced ethically.

@hydramortal4212

3 жыл бұрын

@@testingshanu hey please tell me which jacket and top and pants to buy for 1 day trekking in rain please 🙏😭for girl/women and which brand💜💜😭🤩

@ben-uy1ud

2 жыл бұрын

@@testingshanu may or maynot be ethically sources, Decathlon provides for RDS down certification confirming ethical.

Pleased suggest for chadar trek, which is better

gooing in summer to Uttrakhand which jacket should i carry

Nice and helpful information...

Padded jaket sutiable for -5 degre tempratere ?

Very good to hear you

Which jacket is better for kedarkantha trek?

What to carry when we have to go for himalayan treks

Hi swati bharat this side I am doing chader trek this month . Can you brief me with the layers that we should wear. Also, in decathlon there are two types of down jackets one is for 3500 and another one is for 7k. One with less amount can go till -16 and and this 7k down jacket goes till -20 and there is almost double in price difference. So. CAn you let me know which one is good and can go to chader . Thanks

@deepakrudrasharma

5 жыл бұрын

(Please ignore grammatical error because English is not my language) -20 (6999/-) jacket is really awesome... Presently I'm using this... But don't forget to wear a shel jacket/ wind cheater / Waterproof Jacket over this - 20 jacket to prevent from water and sharp things/edges because this jacket is very soft... -15 Jacket (3499/-) is Not good as - 20 Jacket... -20 is very light weight, soft, compatible Very Very warm but other one is not good in these quality... So my vote definitely goes to - 20 (6999/-) Jacket...

Thank you very much..

I don't have tennis ball for down jacket nor the dryer machine but because I wet it completely during washing with eazy the all feather has been accumulated everywhere. I waiting for it to be completely dry. Will you please help me out what should I do now? To get its feather distribution uniform as it was before washing in a bucket full of water.

@vasudhapant6088

5 жыл бұрын

@Swati - Can a Down jacket be dry cleaned? Is it recommended if we don't want the feathers to accumulate?

Where can I get down jackets on wholesale in India?

Which is better for Canada ?

is the down jacket wind resistant?what do you recommend i use on sandakphu trek as i have heard that the sandakphu is a very windy trek?

@Indiahikes

5 жыл бұрын

You're right. Sandakphu is indeed a very windy trek. To tackle such winds, we'd recommend a padded jacket over a down jacket. Something with a hood, a zip that comes up to your chin, and perhaps adjustable sleeves. You need something that sits snug on your body. So try and then buy. Make sure you have a woollen cap and a neck warmer / balaclava to tackle the wind.

I wish we could meet some day . I was watching this video since i was interested in a Jacket for my kedarkanta trek . (Going to be my Frist long trek (a slight one ). Once I will be having 100k (maybe after 2 years 😉) will definitely Collab with you and will definitely thank u a lot 👌👌

You guys eventually confused me !

@mukulaanand1644

4 жыл бұрын

i think you didn't get what she meant

Please explain the wash care process of padded jacket.

Awesome video

Thank you !!!

hi swati, could u plz suggest which jacket is suitable for kedarkantha trek ,padded or down??

@sakshiwadhwa8868

9 ай бұрын

padded because you will be playing there with snow and as per me, Uniqlo downjacket didn't pass the snow ball test.

What you recommend for kedarnath trek ....? Is there any type called airfill jackets?

Are there any waterproof down jackets?!

What is recommended for kedarkantha trek in January? Given how cold it will be !

@Indiahikes

4 жыл бұрын

At least 5 warm layers. A padded jacket with a hood would definitely be better than a down jacket. You can go through this article for details on how to layer up for a winter trek like Kedarkantha - indiahikes.com/layering-himalayan-winter-trek-jackets/

Please share details of how to store down and padded jackets

Hi. I am planning to visit some countries of Europe this winter. Where will be snow and extreme cold. What you suggest investing in down or padded

@Indiahikes

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tarun, a padded jacket will definitely be a better, more long-lasting investment. It's cheaper, more easily-manageable and is often water-resistant to a certain extent as well. So go for that.

I will bring both. I love rainproof, windproof fleece padded coat over a down coat on single digit Fahrenheit degree weather. Very often, I layer 3 down coats, XS, S and middle size. I never get sick on single digit Fahrenheit degree weather.

can i use red tape puffer jacket this is like down jacket

Is the Men's trekking padded jacket MT100 -5 degree centigrade orange colour good for Rohtang Pass or Manali in the last of October?

@Indiahikes

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ranjan. Any jacket that withstands -5 degree should work.

What about travel jacket?

We're planning a trek to the Kashmir great lakes. What according to u will be most suitable, down jacket or padded jacket?

@swathichatrapathy1058

5 жыл бұрын

I'd go for a padded jacket. Unless you have really clear weather, Kashmir could be a slightly drizzly trek! And the section to Satsar is incredibly windy! A padded jacket comes in handy there!

As I m going for advance mountaineering course to laddakh in the month of sept ... so, I should go for what?

@simplelifeai

5 жыл бұрын

if you going for mountaineering i can suggest "'Simond Jackets'" simond jackets made by 85% of down feather so keep warm. and water repellent also

I'm going for Chandrasheela trek this March. Do I have to invest on any of these jackets just for one day? Btw, I'll be riding a motorcycle every day in Uttarakhand for 6 days straight. Please suggest.

@Indiahikes

5 жыл бұрын

Then it's best to borrow jackets from friends and wear them. For a day, it doesn't make sense to invest so much!

@reddington7364

5 жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes I do have a 32 Degree jacket. Is that good enough if I wear multiple layers beneath it?

Pl explain how to wash down jackets in home.

Mujhe down jacket purchase marna hai kaha se karoo pls suggest me ki kis Store se khareedu

Which jacket to use jacket for Chadhar Trek and where to buy them and which one and for lower body

@mystreriousuploader

4 жыл бұрын

Body touching warmer. 1 t shirt. 1 sweater/sweat shirt. 1 fleece jacket. 1 water & wind proof jacket. 1 leg warmer. 1 water & wind proof pants with fleece. Very comfortable & warm hat (you have to sleep with it). 5 woolen socks (2 at a time & they get wet everyday). Neck cover & face cover as well. For chadar you need a lot of layers. If you want to spend lavishly & in future will travel to places around -10/-15 C for minimum 10-15 days in a year, then you can go for down, otherwise padded. You'll get options for both at Decath, but you should spend 4-6k on normal jacket(fleece layer + wind&waterproof jacket) or min 6-12k for down.

Nice explanation didi

How to clean padded jacket .

Hello I am planning a trek to kedarkantha in feb . I already have a parka which i used in russia during cold weather Will it be good for the trek ?

@Indiahikes

3 жыл бұрын

It depends on how heavy it is. And one parka will definitely not be enough. You will need layers, because you are camping outdoors and don't have the comfort of concrete walls around you.

@dr6870

3 жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes it is a warm parka with fur inside

how to take careof down jacket

Hey just now saw the video it's really awsm ....can u make one video on trekking or hiking footwears...as this is mandatory for traveling....do respond 💌

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4 жыл бұрын

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People are better off buying padded or polyfill jacket , because it's extremely difficult for people to judge the authenticity of down jackets especially if they have no knowledge about it. Year after year I have come across trekkers spending a huge amount for fake down jackets thinking they got a deal especially while shopping in so called Tibetian flea markets .

Hi, where can I get good and super warm with good amount of fill, down jackets from???

@Indiahikes

5 жыл бұрын

Decathlon has a good collection, with a wide range of Down jackets. You could head over to one of their stores. If not Decathlon, Wildcraft makes good down jackets. So does Columbia. Although both of these are on the more expensive side.

@narendersharma313

5 жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes thanks

Between cotton and polyester jacket, which is better for kedarnath trip?

@Indiahikes

Жыл бұрын

As your outer most layer, better to have a wind-cheater kind of jacket (which is usually not cotton). When it gets rainy, or if there are light drizzles, these will remain dry and keep you warm.

Can you please help me with the thermal wear for winter as to what brand as available in India

@Indiahikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thermals are usually very easy to find. Even stores like Max and Reliance trends have good, afforadable thermals. Even local innerwear stores will have them. Just ensure you buy something light. These are meant purely to wear at night, when you're not trekking.

Hello!Swati, I am planning Kailash yatra this year please suggesting me which jacket is suitable??

xs or s?

How good are leather jackets for trekking?

@Indiahikes

4 жыл бұрын

They're not at all meant for trekking. They are very heavy, get wet easily and don't dry for a long time. For a trek you need something light and compact, and also needs to be fairly water repellent.

ask nepali,which would be better,down jacket is better for trekkers

Can you please suggest some brand name for both types of jackets?

@Indiahikes

3 жыл бұрын

Decathlon has both kinds of jackets. You could also check Columbia, they have some good jackets, albeit more expensive ones.

@panditash100

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your reply.

How to wash them with what detergent?

@ben-uy1ud

2 жыл бұрын

believe there is a separate down detergent for the 'down' ones. check out... But decathlon themselves tell to just do a light wash with warm water and shd be good to go.. no need to machine wash with tennis balls, or rigorous wash, or dry cleaning, just plain, light wash..

That types of information is very helpful for the new trekkers like me. Thank you swathi. Which jacket is your recommendations for the treks like Hampta pass during September? ☺☺ Lastly try to make a detailed video on trekking boots too. Wishing a very successful new year for team indiahikes.

@bhanwarsingh5345

4 жыл бұрын

Joy Kumar Shill down jacket with synthetic thermal.

0:36 which place?

@Indiahikes

5 жыл бұрын

That's Kashmir Great Lakes - indiahikes.com/kashmir-great-lakes/ :)

Hey One Important question - while trekking to Bugyal, I was wearing an base layer, dry fit T-shirt...then a Fleese and a down Jacket.... While trekking it was lot of sweat and base layer was wet by the time we reached Top. Any way to avoid that? Will that be cause of getting a cold/Fever?

@duniyaentertainmentki

7 ай бұрын

While treking you should never wear a thermal or a baselayer just your polyester quick drying tshirt, fleece and then the Jacket. The reason for this is while Treking we are moving and our body already produces heat so we don't need a baselayer or a thermal

Nice

The question should be, which costs more, naturally Down Jackets are far better, lighter and more expensive? The really best Down Jackets are also water proof, example Canada Goose Down Jacket the Rolls Royce of Down Jackets will set you back roughly 75,000 Rupee's or US$1000.00 minimum. Enjoy.

@Izakokomarixyz

Жыл бұрын

canada goose aint waterproof, just barely water resistant enough to allow you to run for cover from unexpected rain lol

One must not use down jackets. The process of making one is very brutal.

Which one would you suggest for bikers?🙄

@Indiahikes

3 жыл бұрын

Still a padded jacket. It's more robust and can withstand winds. Will last longer.

Which jacket is waterproof ?

@Indiahikes

4 жыл бұрын

Padded jackets are usually water resistant. Down jackets are not.

What detergent i use to wash my down jacket in india any suggestions

@Indiahikes

4 жыл бұрын

You could use Ezee by Godrej. It's a mild liquid detergent for jackets and sweaters.

@RiderManSunny

4 жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes Thanks for your suggestion ♥️

What is there inside padded jacket??

@Indiahikes

3 жыл бұрын

It's usually polyfill in padded jackets.

I spot clean my down coats and fleece padded coat.

I think padded is good

Bengaluru.

Iam one doubte Padded jacket is waterproof yes or no 😍

@Indiahikes

Жыл бұрын

Hi. Water resistance is a plus point of a Padded Jacket as most of the jackets are coated with at least a bit of waterproofing material. Which means they can withstand slight rain, slight snow for at least half an hour, one hour. It depends on the waterproofing on the jacket.

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