Built on the desire to never feel cold again and crafted with thoughtful design, the Expedition Down Jacket has expanded into an entire collection since its initial conception. As we celebrate half a century of legendary warmth, the legacy continues with a product series that’s built to last a lifetime of adventures and stands the test of time.
On an unbearably cold night in 1974, on the barren plateau of Abisko in Sweden’s far north, Fjällräven’s founder Åke Nordin decided he never wanted to feel cold again. After many rounds of trial and error, Åke combined the technical knowledge he gathered from his colleagues with his own dedication and creativity to create the first prototype of the iconic Expedition Down Jacket. Through a combination of two durable nylon jackets sewn together, goose down and feathers to fill in the gap, a polyester fibre, waxed drawstrings, and plenty of heart, history was made.
cold is so 1973
The iconic Expedition Down Jacket has grown into a series of outerwear suitable for any conditions and temperatures.
Expedition X-Lätt Jacket |
Expedition Pack Down Hoodie |
Expedition Mid Winter Jacket |
Expedition Down Lite Jacket |
Expedition Long Down Parka |
Expedition Down Jacket |
50 years of the
expedition down jacket
The Expedition Down Jacket quickly became popular due to its trusted warmth and durability. It was the preferred companion for Swedish Polar Research Secretariat expeditions in the South Pole and Greenland, for warming sled dog drivers high in the Arctic Circle, and for making rock climbers at Himalayan base camps feel comfortable and sheltered.
A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY
The Limited Anniversary Edition
To celebrate this golden milestone, 50 individually numbered Expedition Down and 450 Expedition Down Lite jackets will be available worldwide exclusively through selected retailers and our online store.
This Limited Anniversary collection honours Fjällräven’s most popular jacket and includes a special label and unique colour way.
This Limited Anniversary collection honours Fjällräven’s most popular jacket and includes a special label and unique colour way.
Born in the Arctic, Built to Last
CRAFTED SUSTAINABLY
Each Expedition Series garment is a testament to quality craftsmanship, our dedication to durability, and our commitment to sustainability. As an outdoor company, we’re acutely aware of the impact we have on the environment around us and the people and animals that inhabit it. We do our utmost to keep our environmental footprint as small as possible.
No Mistreatment of Animals
Through our Down Promise, we have been using fully traceable, ethically sourced down in our products for over 10 years, and we are well on our way to traceable wool.
No to PFAS
Although PFAS will be banned in California in 2025, we’ve been saying no to these harmful chemicals since 2009. We removed the last trim using PFAS from our products in 2024 and continue to make supply chain adjustments as new information is uncovered.
Long-Term Perspective
We build gear to last decades through quality craftsmanship, supported by a dedicated care education and repair program, as well as a second-hand marketplace to pass your gear on to fellow explorers.
EXPLORE THE EXPEDITION SERIES
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