8.1.2020

... is not a hit!!My son takes a Medium in all tops, but the Large came up small on him. If he'd been wearing a jumper, this would have been a little tight to do up. As it was with just a t-shirt on, it closed and there was a little bit of breathing space, so if you want to layer up, I'd say go one size bigger.The coat is feather light and not overly padded, so it doesn't make you look big - in fact, the 'cinched in at the waist' look is slimming, but tbh, more like a cut that's styled for women, which my son commented on and didn't at all like. Length is just about mid-bottom, so it doesn't cover as much as expected. It's specified that it's a stretch item, though, so perhaps it's meant to be really fitted?The hood isn't detachable, which put my son off, but if it's cold and windy, the design of the hood will protect your ears and mouth and your vision won't be encumbered like with larger hoods. Pockets on this are excellent - there's one inside at breast level that's deep enough for a phone and wallet, and the side pockets (all pockets have great zips) are long enough and wide enough for water bottles, umbrella, etc. - that's really impressive (but again, more for a woman, maybe, unless you're out hiking?)It is certainly showerproof, but I think that prolonged use in the rain, despite the claims about keeping you warm for up to 16hrs when wet, might mean that you do get uncomfortable - as it was, on the parts not covered by clothing, my son did get a bit sweaty. The DWR coating - Durable Waterproof Repellency - will eventually wear away with normal use and will need to be reapplied - see below). It is windproof - you do feel the coat flattening against you, but there's no feel of biting wind getting through. Deep inside the jacket (i.e. not visible), there's some kind of silver tech that reflects your body heat back to you, which is a great part of the design, but which causes the sweaty feeling, I suspect.The sides and underside of the arms are made of a stretch jersey-like fabric (Berghaus call this 'fleece', but I wouldn't agree - it looks like jersey on the outside, but the inner is non-towelling fleece-like fabric) in a contrasting colour, which spoils the look (I got it in black with a muddy green fabric). The jacket is 100% polyamide, with the lining being the same, and the panels 95% polyester and 5% Elastane. The inner insulation is 100% down (80% down and 20% duck feather), which bunches when wet, so care is needed during washing and drying.Washing is, frankly, overly complicated: the jacket can be machine washed by itself at up to 30 degrees, but you cannot use any kind of bio detergent or fabric conditioner as these will damage the properties of the coat. You need to use a gentle cycle and slow spin, but the coat can be line dried (with frequent shaking to disperse clumps of down, I've learned, from washing and drying a similar coat) or tumble dried (with tennis balls) on a low heat. After the initial wash and low spin, you need to run multiple spin cycles, increasing them in speed to remove more water. If after several washes you notice that water is no longer beading on the coat, it needs to be treated with a product called Nikwax TX Direct, which has to be applied post-wash, on clean items, in a washing machine on cool wash and slow spin, and upon drying, the water-repellent properties will be replenished. Right now there's no smell of down to the coat, but if this occurs during wet-weather wear or washing, I will update the review.The coat comes with a lifetime guarantee (Berghaus will review all product returns and assess them individually based on their usage. If a genuine fault or defect is found in your item that shouldn’t be there based on normal use, then they will repair or replace it for free– no questions asked). According to a table on the website, you should get on average 4 years' use from this.My son didn't like the look of the coat, despite agreeing that it was light, easy to carry and store, because of the cinched-in waist and the non-detachable hood. Based on the tech behind this, compared to similar brands, I think the coat is worth around £75.

11.12.2018

This Berghaus Tetra jacket is great quality and I like its slim fitting, athletic style. There's room around the chest but it is a tighter fit around the stomach area compared to my other Jackets (Vaude Sesvenna [2017] & Millet Mana [2018]). The arms are also slim fitting which I like - I've never been a fan of baggy arms - They're perfect in terms of length too. Also, the tighter fit makes it easier to add more insulating layers along with a waterproof out layer without bulking up too much.The majority of the outer fabric of this jacket is Pertex Quantum which is soft, breathable, windproof and water-resistant - It is NOT Waterproof! The arms and sides of the jacket feature lovely and soft fleece lined polyester fabric panels,providing enough flex so you don't feel too restricted. The jacket would probably be even more water resistant (and perhaps a bit warmer) without these panels as these offer no protection from water at all but I like the panels for the extra stretch and freedom of movement. The cuffs also feature soft polyester making them very comfortable around the wrist.Insulation comes in the form of Hydrodown with an 80%/20% duck/feather fill, treated with Nikwax to keep it resistant to water and retain its warmth when wet. The seams on this jacket are not taped nor are they ultrasonic bonded, so water will get through to the down in heavy downpours. I've only tested it in short showers and drizzle, and it performs fine. The fill power of this jacket is good at 600 and ensures the down clusters are good quality. It's worth pointing out that Fill Power alone should not be used as a primary indicator of warmth. "Fill weight" is equally important and it seems surprising that many manufacturers don't specify it, including Berghaus. As an example, my Kathmandu Epiq Hooded V2 jacket is 550FP, with 190 grams of down fill and 620 grams overall - It is much warmer than this Berghaus (@ 500 grams overall). This isn't to say this Berghaus isn't warm but testing it at 4 degrees with just a t-shirt underneath, it needs another layer, whereas my Kathmandu doesn't. This is warm enough for temperatures hovering around 7-8 degrees, maybe a bit lower if you're active. Anything towards freezing, you'll need to add layers. As a mid-layer jacket, this is perfect. I visited Lapland last Christmas where the temperature went down to -17 and I chose to use the Vaude Sesvenna Jacket which is similar to this in weight (except it uses 60g/m² of Primaloft). I used that along with a couple of merino baselayers and had the brilliant, life saving "Montane Black Ice 2.0" as my outer layer (it's dry snow over there so you don't need waterproof jackets) - I never once felt the cold.To conclude, this will be one of my go-to jackets to be worn on its own for the milder winter days and as a mid-layer for the colder ones. It's versatile, lightweight, warm, very easy to layer and superb quality. I would also recommend the other jackets I have mentioned in this review.

7.12.2018

It's been great to see the evolution of 'down' jackets over the years (I've owned quite a few!)In the past, it might've been easy to think that 'more' material, would be better, but on a personal note I would find that larger, bulkier, jackets were just impractical for being able to really be 'active' then out and about.I really like this Berghaus 'Tephra' jacket, as it immediately strikes me as a great balance between warmth, efficiency and (lack of) bulk.'Core' areas, at the sides of the torso and under-arm have stretch / thermal panelling, rather than the down and shell. This make it more comfortable, a little lighter and makes for easier movement (less bulk gathering under the arms); but the main body of the jacket has consistent,

26.12.2020

The Berghaus Men's “Tephra Stretch Reflect” Insulated Down Jacket is a good-quality showerproof winter jacket from this highly regarded outdoor clothing designer label.When purchasing a Berghaus jacket, you know you’ll be getting an item that will be incredibly well made and meant to last years and years’ worth of use. This jacket is absolutely no different. On close inspection of the stitching and different aspects of the jacket, you can clearly see the absolute quality of the jacket. Every stitched area is double, or treble stitched for added strength. There’s no skimping on the quality of the materials used or the thickness of the insulation.That brings me squarely onto the next point about the jacket – the insulation and warmth it provides.

9.1.2020

When a small, very lightweight box arrived, I was not expecting the Berghaus Down Jacket to be inside. The jacket is of very thin quality with a partial nylon lining for the front and just the padded quilting at the back. The material holding the down is very thin and I was careful not to hang or wear the coat where the cats might come into contact with it as I am sure their claws would easily tear at the quilt. The Hydrodown filling certainly holds the body heat but I haven't worn the jacket out in the rain as yet. The stretch fleece panels at the side and arms ensure a comfortable fit.I am 6 ft 2 ins tall, 40-42 ins chest and 34-36 ins waist and the jacket in large size fitted me perfectly.

12.12.2019

Stunning jacket!!!Stretch panels are a god send as I'm between L and XL so its fitted but also comfy with the soft shell stretch panels. The panels also add versatility in that I can wear it with just a tshirt and it fits as perfectly as it would with a tshirt and thin jumper or hoody aswell.Really warm, really cosy and looks very smart!! Can wear it with trackies to nip to the shop but equally could wear with a nice outfit.Can really tell the quality it's made with!! Got it on sale at £88 down from £169 and it's worth every penny!!The carbon colour is beautiful, was unsure about black or navy because it restricts what can be worn with it but the carbon grey is stunning and goes with literally everything!!The fit is perfect,

7.1.2020

When it comes to outdoor wear, some brands seemed to have pushed to the front in terms of their popularity and quality. Think North Face, or, in the case of this jacket, Berghaus. Being the owner of two dogs, I need outdoor wear for their walks - it needs to have a modicum of versatility, because weather can be so unpredicatable - the old 'four seasons in one day' - so outdoor clothing needs to be warm, but breathable, and because I have to move about a bit - to pick up the dogs' ball, or other 'matter' that a dog will leave in their wake - it also needs to be flexible, so a good fit is essential. Pleased to say that this jacket covers those bases nicely, although it's more showerproof than totally waterproof.

2.3.2019

I got this jacket to keep warm in cold conditions without having to wear a heavy big jacket it works really well and keeps things cosy (especially with a warm jumper). The inside of the sleeves can get a bit drafty as can the sides of the waist but this is balanced out but the fact that reduces the amount you sweat when doing activities. The pockets are large and the sleeves are long as is the area back of the jacket which covers your butt when you sit down.I found it a little bit annoying that some of the down can put through the seams, it seems that every time I pick the jacket up there are a couple of bits of down poking through. I hope that over time the jacket doesn't lose some of its effectiveness because of this.

16.11.2018

Finally a stylish down jacket. It’s nicely designed to give a slim and flattering look , and although it feels lightweight it certainly keeps me warm .It has nice elastic details on the side panels which fit snuggly to your body and help prevent the marshmallow man effect from ghostbusters , that down jackets usually give me. This for me is one of its main selling points, it’s the kind of smart winter jacket that you would see 007 in for a winter scene but not overly kind if you have a bit of a middle age spread .It has a nice wipeable , and smooth appearance where rain run s off from , but like most jackets it is showerproof rather than rain proof .It is also really easy to pack ,

1.2.2020

Men's Tephra Stretch Reflect Down Jacket.This is a lovely jacket made by berghaus. It's a mans jacket so my husband has been testing this and he loves it, but there has been an issue with feathers coming out from the seams, we have pulled out that was hung out at least a dozen, that was at the beginning of first wearing, but now a couple of weeks on there is more starting to come out the seams, at this rate there will be none left to keep warm!Apart from the one issue it's a fantastic jacket that fits my husband perfectly as you can see from the pics.Its lightweight and warm , it has two zipped pockets and one inner pocket which is good for your phone,

27.12.2018

This is a top of the line Berghaus jacket, make no mistake about it. While it's expensive, what you are getting is a really high quality piece of clothing made of top of the line materials and technology to give an overall excellent experience.It is super light, which would make you worry it won't keep you warm, you'd be wrong. The Hydrodown and Reflect technologies work perfectly to keep you snug as a bug, even in rainy conditions.It is has multiple pockets on the outside, and a decent sized inside one as well, so no issues around having carry space. It is also really attractive, using different types of material and paneling, with the cut of the jacket almost feeling "tailored" so that it fits around your body.

3.1.2020

This is described as a winter walking coat but it is so light and comfortable you could easily use it in spring and autumn too. It offers good wind and rain protection as well as the warmth of down but it doesn't feel hot and stuffy, even wearing it around the house.The sizing is smaller than I expected. I am 38 chest 34 waist and the L fits me perfectly - except the sleeves are quite a lot longer than my normal-length arms. Fortunately they bunch up to the correct length on their own volition so I only noticed this the first time I put them on.The relatively tight sizing means you won't wear it on top of a lot of layers. It is definitely a walking coat, not a standing-around-in-the-cold coat.

13.1.2020

This is a lovely jacket. It is a stretch jacket and slightly fitted – this is a large size and my son is normally a medium, but this fits him perfectly. It is worth keeping that in mind, if you like your jacket a little roomier; in which case, it might be worth buying a size up.Other than that minor point, this is really soft and comfortable. My son has folded it up into a backpack and it unfolds, looking perfect, as well as being extremely light to carry. The side pockets are zipped and there is also an inside, zipped pocket. The hood stays up – unlike those on many coats – even when we went out in strong winds. He finds it very warm,

14.3.2019

This is an attractive lightweight padded down jacket in a dark charcoal colour. It features stretchable fabric inserts that also add a nice detail to the design. The large size was a good fit (as expected) for my dad. The design is a fitted style, including the hood. The zips are smooth and the seams are high quality, as to be expected from this brand. My dad found it comfortable, snug and smart, but not great for the coldest of our weather - for him it's a spring jacket (anything below about 9 degrees, this coat is a no), so I'm not sure how that fits into to the promise of keeping you warmer. But my dad is in his 60s and gets cold easily, it might be different for others.

9.12.2018

This jacket is so light that I thought I had been sent an empty box!Down filling is definitely one of the warmest and this certainly feels really cosy to wear. It is quilted but because it is down filled it is not at all bulky and looks pretty neat. There are stretchy inserts in the sides and underarm areas.The fabric is breathable and showerproof (not rainproof) and claims to keep the wearer 20% warmer. It is also windproof (although we have not been able to test this so far). Please not that the Large size is actually quite a snug fit so it may be wise to consider a size up from your usual one.A robust high quality jacket that should give years of service.

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