The Berghaus Kids' Kirkhale Baffle Jacket is designed for young adventurers, offering essential warmth and protection for year-round outdoor play. Its key benefit lies in combining lightweight synthetic insulation with a water-repellent finish, ensuring comfort in cool, damp conditions. While highly effective against light rain and cold, users should note that it is water-repellent, not fully waterproof, meaning it's best suited for showers rather than heavy downpours. This durable and practical jacket features an integrated hood, secure pockets, and thoughtful details like a name patch, making it an excellent choice for daily wear, school, and outdoor activities.
Synthetic Insulation: Packed with 400gsm soft-touch 100% polyester wadding, providing excellent warmth retention in cold temperatures without excessive bulk.
Water Repellent Finish (DWR): Features a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish on its 100% polyamide ripstop main material, effectively shrugging off light rain and showers.
Grown-on Hood with Elasticated Edge: An integrated hood with a high collar and elasticated edge offers additional protection from wind and rain, ensuring a snug fit.
Stretch Binding: Elasticated binding at the hood, hem, and cuffs helps seal in warmth and keeps winds at bay, providing a comfortable and secure fit.
Two Zipped Hand Pockets: Provides secure storage for small essentials or a warm place for hands, enhancing practicality during outdoor activities.
Breathable Design: Engineered to allow air circulation, helping to regulate body temperature and prevent overheating during active play.
Inner Name Patch & Hanging Loop: Includes a woven inner name patch (for sizes up to 10 years) for easy identification and a hanging loop for convenient storage, making it ideal for school use.
Zip Garage & Inner Zip Guard: A zip garage at the top of the main zipper prevents chin irritation, and an inner zip guard (polyester tricot) adds comfort and warmth.
Excellent Warmth: Lightweight synthetic insulation provides substantial warmth for cold conditions.
Effective Water Repellency: DWR finish protects against light rain and showers, keeping the wearer dry.
Practical Features: Zipped pockets, integrated hood, and name patch enhance usability for daily wear and school.
Comfortable Fit: Stretch binding at cuffs, hem, and hood ensures warmth is retained and wind is kept out.
Breathable: Design allows for airflow, reducing the risk of overheating during activity.
Durable Construction: Made with robust polyamide ripstop, designed to withstand active use.
Water Repellent, Not Waterproof: Will resist light rain but is not suitable for heavy downpours or prolonged wet conditions.
Specific Temperature Range: Primarily designed for mild to cold weather, may require additional layering in very harsh, sub-zero conditions.
Excellent Warmth: Lightweight synthetic insulation provides substantial warmth for cold conditions.
Effective Water Repellency: DWR finish protects against light rain and showers, keeping the wearer dry.
Practical Features: Zipped pockets, integrated hood, and name patch enhance usability for daily wear and school.
Comfortable Fit: Stretch binding at cuffs, hem, and hood ensures warmth is retained and wind is kept out.
Breathable: Design allows for airflow, reducing the risk of overheating during activity.
Durable Construction: Made with robust polyamide ripstop, designed to withstand active use.
Water Repellent, Not Waterproof: Will resist light rain but is not suitable for heavy downpours or prolonged wet conditions.
Specific Temperature Range: Primarily designed for mild to cold weather, may require additional layering in very harsh, sub-zero conditions.
The Berghaus Kids' Kirkhale Baffle Jacket excels in providing comfortable warmth and protection for a range of activities. Its synthetic insulation means it performs well even if it gets damp, making it reliable for unpredictable weather during school commutes or playtime in the park. The Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish is effective at shedding light rain and splashes, keeping your child dry during short showers or misty conditions.
For example, this jacket is ideal for:
School Wear: The inner name patch and hanging loop make it perfect for school cloakrooms, while its warmth keeps children comfortable during breaks and outdoor lessons.
Outdoor Play: Whether building snowmen in light snow, playing in autumn leaves, or enjoying cool spring days, the jacket's breathability and warmth ensure comfort during active play.
Hiking and Camping (Cooler Seasons): As a reliable mid-layer or outer jacket in cool, dry-to-lightly-damp conditions, it provides essential insulation without restricting movement. The zipped pockets are useful for storing small nature finds or a snack.
Everyday Errands: Provides a quick, warm, and protective layer for trips to the shops or casual walks on chilly days.
The stretch binding at the cuffs and hem prevents cold drafts from entering, while the grown-on hood offers quick protection for the head and neck without the need for an extra hat in sudden wind or drizzle. Its lightweight nature ensures children can move freely and comfortably.
The Berghaus Kirkhale Baffle Jacket requires no complex setup. Simply unpack, ensure it fits correctly, and it's ready to wear. For optimal warmth, ensure the jacket is fully zipped, and the hood is properly adjusted if needed.
This jacket is designed as a unisex item for kids, making it suitable for both boys and girls. It is available in various sizes, with this specific guide focusing on the 9-10 years age group. Its relatively slim baffled profile makes it compatible for layering over a base layer or light fleece in colder conditions, or worn as a standalone outer layer in milder cold. It is compatible with standard school uniforms and casual wear.
Proper care will maintain the jacket's insulation performance and water repellency.
Washing: Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with a mild, non-detergent technical wash designed for waterproof/water-repellent outerwear. Close all zippers and fasteners before washing.
Drying: Tumble dry on a low heat setting with a few clean tennis balls to help fluff the insulation. Alternatively, air dry flat or hang dry in a well-ventilated area, gently fluffing the insulation periodically to prevent clumping.
Do NOT: Use bleach, fabric softeners, or iron the jacket. These can damage the DWR finish and insulation.
DWR Reapplication: Over time, the DWR finish may wear off. If water no longer beads up on the fabric surface, consider re-treating the jacket with a spray-on or wash-in DWR product specifically designed for technical outerwear. Follow the product's instructions carefully.
Storage: Ensure the jacket is completely dry before storing to prevent mildew.