Climashield APEX Insulation for Quilts, Clothing, and Outdoor Gear

APEX Climashield

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Climashield® APEX is a high-performance synthetic insulation designed for use in quilts, clothing, and outdoor gear. Lightweight, compressible, and moisture-resistant, it maintains its performance even after repeated compression and provides excellent insulation for ultralight hiking.

Dimensions and Weight

Apex 67: +/-^{67 g/m²}

Width: 150 cm

Temperature +/- (11°C)

APEX 167: +/-^{167 g/m²}

Width: 150 cm

Temperature +/- (2°C)

APEX 200: +/-^{200 g/m²}

Width: 150 cm

Temperature +/- (-1°C)

The weight may vary by +/- 10% depending on the manufacturing process.

Climashield® APEX

This insulation has been used for many years in the outdoor industry, as well as in equipment designed for demanding applications. Its structure makes it possible to produce lightweight, compressible insulated gear that is well-suited for on-the-go activities.

French Light Outdoor uses it, in particular, to manufacture the Orion Quilt, several insulated jackets, and bivouac boots.

Unlike natural down, Climashield® APEX retains a significant portion of its insulating properties even when wet. It also dries faster and requires less maintenance. These characteristics make it a particularly well-suited solution for multi-day hikes, humid environments, and bivouacs prone to condensation.

Climashield® APEX is a synthetic insulation designed to provide reliable thermal protection while maintaining good performance in wet conditions.

Country of origin: UNITED STATES

Various weights for various levels of insulation

The name of each APEX version roughly corresponds to its weight per square meter. The higher the weight, the greater the insulation, but the weight and volume of the equipment also increase.

French Light Outdoor uses several versions:
APEX 67: 10 °C
APEX 134: 4 °C
APEX 200: −1 °C
APEX 267: −6 °C
APEX 334: −10 °C
APEX 400: −17 °C

These values represent indicative temperature limits, not a universal guarantee of comfort.

The sensation of warmth varies depending on the individual, their gear, their level of fatigue, their diet, the clothing they wear, and weather conditions. The quality of the mattress and its R-value also play a key role. Even a high-performance quilt cannot compensate for a mattress that does not provide sufficient insulation against the cold coming from the ground.

How do you choose the right paper weight?

The lightest models are ideal for mild nights, summer use, or for users looking to minimize the weight and bulk of their gear.

Mid-weight fabrics offer greater versatility for mid-season hikes or nights when temperatures are close to 0 °C.

The thicker versions are designed for cold conditions and are naturally bulkier and heavier.

For people who are particularly sensitive to the cold, it is best to err on the side of caution rather than base your choice solely on the forecast low temperature.

Key Benefits

✔ High-performance synthetic insulation

✔ Retains its moist heat

✔ Quick-drying

✔ Good compressive strength

✔ Relatively easy to maintain

✔ Available in various weights

✔ Suitable for quilts and insulated clothing

Continuous-fiber insulation

Climashield® APEX is made of continuous synthetic fibers. This construction allows the insulation to remain uniform across the entire surface of the product, without requiring the same compartmentalization as down insulation.

It minimizes the movement of material within the garment, thereby reducing areas with poorer insulation. It also allows for the design of quilts and clothing with fewer through-seams, which helps minimize thermal bridges.

AquaBan® Technology

Climashield® APEX features AquaBan® technology, a treatment designed to reduce the impact of moisture on the insulation’s thermal performance.

This technology also helps facilitate the transfer of moisture to the outside of the gear. As a result, the quilt or garment remains more reliable in the damp conditions frequently encountered while camping: condensation, dew, ambient humidity, or incomplete drying.

However, this moisture resistance does not make the equipment waterproof. Appropriate protection is still necessary in case of rain or prolonged exposure to water.