Join Cathy and Wayne with Dr Matt Fuller, for a fascinating insight into down and it's amazing ability to keep us warm!
Matt has a PhD in Feather and Down Structure and is Product Engineer at Mountain Equipment.
This episode is a real journey, explaining how ethically sourced down ends up in your jacket, sleeping bag, or suit from source. Learn how down is almost structurally perfect, how it works, it's longevity, why insulated legwear and skirts rock, what "clumping" is and what to do if you've got it.
If you have ever wondered about the difference between cheap down and responsibly sourced, what a Down Codex might be, or even if it is true that the original down jacket was invented by a chap named Finch (!) then this is definitely the podcast for you.
Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay Trust
If you would like to trace the down in your Mountain Equipment product, use the Down Codex here: Down Codex - Mountain Equipment (thedowncodex.co.uk)
Buy Mountain Equipment Products here: The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK (climbers-shop.com)
Learn more about outdoor clothing and equipment here: The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy
Don't forget to listen to our other podcasts about down:
Episode 4: Sleeping Bags - Slip Into Something Silky (buzzsprout.com)
Episode 12: Insulated Jackets - Snug As A Bug (buzzsprout.com)
Episode 23: Kit Lists - Everest Basecamp Trek (buzzsprout.com)
Episode 24: Kit Lists - Polar Travel (buzzsprout.com)
Episode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions with Andy Cave (buzzsprout.com)
Episode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks with Jon Gupta (buzzsprout.com)
Episode 36: Kit Lists - Trekking In Nepal (buzzsprout.com)