THE BRIEF
The Ramche Down Jacket was developed by the MtnHaus team, with extensive input from Mick Fowler
and his climbing partner Dave Turnbull (CEO of the BMC) in preparation for their Himalayan
expedition to climb Mugu Chuli.
With the exceptionally changeable and unpredictable Himalayan climate Mick and Dave needed
gear which could cope with extreme icy conditions in excess of -20 degrees.
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
The Ramche Down Jacket stays drier, lighter and retains its loft better than regular down due
to the unique and innovative water resistant treatment applied directly to the down itself.
This means you stay warm in conditions that ordinary down wouldn't be able to cope with.
As well as making use of innovative new technology the MtnHaus team also wanted to make sure
the Ramche would make the most of the body's own heat generation and loss.
After reviewing the construction of a standard down jacket, and further research into body
heat generation and loss the team have been able to use innovative baffle engineering in a two
zone principle to body map the down fill of the Ramche:
The core features novel offset baffles which provide a high level of warmth to keep essential
organs warm.
The shoulders and side panel adopt stitch through baffles in unique designs to prevent down
migration and encourage heat loss where needed.
TESTING & CHALLENGE
The Ramche Down Jacket was developed with extensive input from Mick Fowler and his climbing
partner Dave Turnbull (CEO of the BMC).
In October 2011, Mick Fowler & Dave Turnbull successfully made the first ascent of Mugu
Chuli whilst testing prototype versions of the Ramche Down Jacket.