Expedition warmth, stripped of weight
The original Expedition Down has kept polar travellers warm for years, and the Lite keeps that pedigree while shedding the bulk. Ethically sourced down sits in stitch-through channels for even, dependable warmth, and synthetic padding across the shoulders holds up where a pack would otherwise crush the down and let moisture in. It runs a touch shorter than the original for easier movement, while an adjustable hood and hem let you seal in heat as the wind turns, and top-loading pockets with side openings keep your hands and essentials warm.
- Synthetic shoulder padding resists moisture and pressure from a pack
- Cut shorter than the original for improved freedom of movement
- Adjustable hood with cords and a drawstring hem to fine-tune insulation
- Top-loading pockets with side openings
- Three internal pockets, two open and one zippered
- Two-way zip with a buttoned flap
- Ethically produced down in sewn-through channels
- Durable polyamide outer with impregnation
- Regular Fit
- Back length: 70 cm
- Weight: 1060 g
- Weight reference: in size S
- 100% Polyamide (recycled)
- Lining: 100% Polyamide (recycled)
- Filling: Supreme Microloft: 100% Polyester
- 90% Goose Down, 10% Feather
- 100% Polyester
- Fill power: 700 CUIN
- Fill weight: 353g
- Contains non-textile elements of animal origin
- Recycled Materials - made from recycled polyamide and recyced polyester
- Sustainability through longevity - 2 year warranty with Fjällräven
When it comes to iconic Swedish exports, Fjällräven is right up there with IKEA and Volvo.* 'The Arctic Fox' has been in the outdoor gear game since the 60s, but the story really dates back to 1950, when founder Åke Nordin – then 14 years old – took his mum's treadle sewing machine down to the cellar and cobbled together his first rucksack.
Some of Fjällräven's products are instantly recognisable, including the Kånken backpack – originally designed for Swedish schoolkids in the 1970s – and their famous Greenland jacket, first released in 1968. But they also have a knack for combining vintage looks with modern materials and refinements. Products in their Vardag line, for example, were inspired by a deep dive into the brand's old catalogues – and feature the brand's 70s logo instead of the modern one.
Quintessentially Scandi, Fjällräven kit is built tough and dependable for people who live, work and play in the outdoors, day-in, day-out. You're as likely to see their popular Keb trousers on gamekeepers and foresters as you are on hikers and bushcrafters.
But this is a brand that does more than just gear. Åke Nordin was all about the shared experience of the outdoors, and since 2005, thousands of people every year have taken part in their Fjällräven Classic treks – which now operate in seven different countries from Sweden to Korea, including the UK.
*Our senior buyer says we need to mention Saab here too.