BLOG: QILO x Irregulars "Lhotse Down Puffer" in Aor1 & Aor2 (Drops 12/6)

Introducing our all-new "Lhotse Down Puffer” - the latest high-end offering in our Holiday ‘24-’25 lineup.

We spent over two years developing the perfect down-insulated jacket for Winter.

This new, premium entry in our outerwear line is designed from the ground up to keep you warm in cold temps, while offering water resistance and hand-warming pockets.

Built to the same exacting standards as high-end name brands while offering more features and accessories.

Features & Our Design Process Below:

Born out of necessity - we were personal users/owners of North Face’s “Nuptse” Retro Puffer Jacket while researching & developing our own Puffer.

It soon occurred to us that the “hood” on theirs is almost useless. A thin flap of fabric that tucks into the collar.
We learned from experience that cold temps affect the user’s head almost immediately. Our design utilizes a fully insulated hood that is zipper-removable.

We also opted for a 5-channel puffer design, which retains much of the classic “puffy” silhouette from North Face’s 4-channel, while slimming it down slightly for a more contemporary look.

Our shell fabric material is also a thicker 70D ripstop (vs their 40D non-ripstop) for increased durability, abrasion/wind-resistance, wind-resistance, of course….improved water resistance.

While the thicker shell material adds a bit to the weight, you need not worry about trekking through dense, thorny brush. The thicker shell also improves insulation/heat retention.

Responsibly sourced 650 Fill Power Goose Down is used for the insulation.

We ditched the self-fabric cuff tabs for Hypalon cuff material for increased durability & aesthetics.

These are constructed in the same high-end technical outerwear source where key pieces for Arc Teryx, Stone Glacier, & Stone Island are made.
We managed to pack in all these feature-rich upgrades & improvements while still offering ours at a lower retail price than the Nuptse.

Lastly - as a final dig to the Nuptse, we named our superior puffer jacket the “Lhotse”; the 4th-tallest mountain on Earth, and adjacent to Everest.
If you still own a North Face, now’s the time to burn it and get the “Lhotse.”

Everest - Lhotse - Nuptse

The usual route up Lhotse shares the same route as the Everest route to the South Couloir; climbing through the area known as the Yellow Band behind Camp III. After this point, upon leaving Camp III, the routes diverge with Everest climbers branching off to the left towards the so-called Geneva Spur en route to the South Col., while Lhotse climbers turn right, following the north-west face up the slope towards the summit of Lhotse.

FEATURES

  • 650 Fill Power Goose Down Insulation

    • Ultra Warm & Ethically Sourced 🪿

  • 70D Ripstop DWR Shell Fabric

    • Water Resistant💧

    • Tear/Abrasion Resistant ✂️

  • Zipper Removable Hood

    • Fully Insulated for Heat Retention

    • Drawcord Adjustment

  • Brushed Tricot Fabric Hand Pocket Lining

    • Soft, Fuzzy Material Keeps Hands Warm in Pocket 🧤

  • Premium Accessories/Components

    • Hypalon Velcro Cuff Tabs

    • YKK Zippered Hand Pockets & Inside Pockets

    • PVC Rubber Logo Patch on Sleeve

    • Bungee & Metal Clamp Adjustment on Waist, Hood

Zipper-Removable Hood

Collar/Hood Details -
Exterior Back-of-Hood Adjustment & Interior Neck Area

Pocket Details -
Exterior Hand Pockets & Interior Pockets

SIZE CHART

- Chest measurements listed are recommended body measurements, not garment measurements. All other measurements are garment measurements.
- Sleeve is measured from center back to cuff
- Overall Length is measured from shoulder to waist

It is our pleasure and honor to launch the “Lhotse Down Puffer” in collaboration with Slade & his brand SC Irregulars.

The AOR1 & AOR2 patterns were issued throughout Slade’s career as a former NSW operator. A fixture of high GWOT aesthetic, these patterns remain highly functional & effective in their intended environments of usage.

Slade is pictured here wearing the AOR2 pattern on his property in the Pacific Northwest.

Lhotse Down Puffers Drop Friday, 12/6 at 3PM EST on our Site.

$259

AOR1: S-XXXL
AOR2: S-XXL
Fits Standard/True to Size.


Michael Stein