Haglofs ROC Flash Down Vest

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The ROC Flash Down Vest is a versatile and durable choice for lightweight insulation and reliable weather resistance in the mountains.

Haglofs says: 

A light and warming vest for bold mountain pursuits. Updated with an iconic new look featuring signature oset quilting, it serves as a versatile core-warming piece in sync with the demands of climbing and mountaineering. The lightweight Pertex® Quantum outer fabric shields you from the elements while allowing a comfortable air flow. It’s filled with a strategic combination of H DOWN Gold and synthetic MIMIC sheet insulation placed in areas prone to chafing. The insulation extends to the high, stand-up collar, keeping your neck and chin protected from cold mountain winds.

Our Verdict

The Haglöfs ROC Flash Down Vest combines lightweight warmth with practical design, making it a dependable choice for climbers and mountaineers tackling demanding conditions. 

Weighing just 254g in a medium, this vest is highly packable without skimping performance. The 700-fill H DOWN Gold provides excellent core insulation, while synthetic Mimic insulation in high-wear areas like the shoulders ensures long-term durability. The lightweight Pertex Quantum fabric is wind-resistant and breathable, maintaining comfort during high-energy activities. I particularly liked the high, stand-up collar, which offers excellent protection for the neck on windy days, and the two-way front zip, which makes layering over a harness or base layers simple.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Pertex® Quantum outer fabric
• H DOWN Gold and synthetic MIMIC sheet insulation
• High stand-up collar
• fluorocarbon free DWR

Specifications

• Small weighs: 248g
• Medium weighs: 254g
• Large weighs: 268g
• XLarge weighs: 287g
• Fill Power: 700

Material & Construction

• Haglöfs H DOWN Gold 700 CUIN fillpower premium quality 85% down/15% feather treated with fluorocarbon free DWR to keep long lasting performance even in humid conditions and to speed up drying time.
• Traceable and bluesign® approved
• Contains non-textile parts of animal origin
• PERTEX QUANTUM
• Woven ripstop
• 100% Recycled Polyamide 20 Denier 35g/m2
• bluesign approved

Help & advice:

• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• Down Quality
• All About Down
• Hydrophobic Down
• Responsible Down Standard
• Ethical Down
• PERTEX Fabrics Overview
• What is PERTEX Quantum?