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.