Norrøna Men's falketind equaliser merino round Neck
1820-22
- Sku
- 1820-22
- Gender
- Men
Available directly from stock
A lined jacket contains a filling of down, wool or synthetic material.
What Is an Insulated Ski Jacket and What Are the Options?
An insulated ski jacket is essential for anyone seeking warmth and comfort while skiing or snowboarding. The insulation helps maintain your body temperature, even in the harshest conditions. There are different types of insulation, each with its own advantages. In this guide, we explain the differences so you can make the perfect choice.
Down Insulation: Lightweight and Extremely Warm
A jacket insulated with down is the ideal choice for those looking for maximum warmth without sacrificing comfort. Down provides excellent insulation and is very lightweight, making it perfect for cold, dry conditions. However, keep in mind that down performs less well in wet conditions unless the jacket has been specially treated to resist moisture.
Wool Insulation: Natural and Breathable
Jackets with wool insulation offer a natural alternative. Wool is not only warm but also breathable and retains heat even when damp. This option is ideal for those who prefer natural materials and comfort in varying weather conditions.
Synthetic Insulation: Versatile and Low-Maintenance
Synthetic insulation, such as PrimaLoft or Thinsulate, offers excellent warmth and performs well in wet conditions. This option is often slightly heavier than down but dries quickly and is easier to care for. It’s ideal for active winter sports enthusiasts who value versatility and affordability.
Why Choose an Insulated Ski Jacket?
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Optimal Warmth: Protect yourself against extreme cold.
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Comfort During Activity: Maintain your freedom of movement without sacrificing insulation.
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Suitable for Various Weather Conditions: Whether you're skiing in powder snow or braving a cold wind, an insulated jacket adapts to your needs.
Which Insulation Suits You Best?
The right insulation depends on your personal preferences and the conditions in which you’ll wear the jacket. Looking for ultimate warmth and comfort? Go for down. Need a versatile, low-maintenance option? Consider synthetic materials. Or choose wool for a natural feel.
Our premium ski jackets combine functionality, style, and top quality, so you can fully enjoy your winter sports adventure. Explore our collection and find your perfect insulated ski jacket!
- Slim fit
- Medium fit
- Wide fit
Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- 135 g/m2 blend: 47% merino, 53% recycled polyester
- Articulated elbows follow the arm when reaching
- Thin enough to layer flat under mid layer and shell
- Athletic cut: little room for layers underneath
- No membrane, so it needs a shell in wind or snow
- Only offered in M, L and XL
The Norrøna falketind equaliser merino round Neck is a men's long-sleeve base layer in a 135 g/m2 blend of 47% merino wool and 53% recycled polyester, made for year-round mountaineering and climbing. The merino side of the blend handles moisture transport and odour control, the recycled polyester side carries the durability, and the cut stays close to the body so the shirt layers flat under a mid layer and a shell.
Who is this base layer for?
The falketind equaliser merino round Neck suits a mountain user who wants one lightweight wool-blend base layer for high-output days all year: climbing, mountaineering, ski touring, trekking and general outdoor use. It is not the right shirt if you want a loose, casual cut, if you plan to pull a thick garment on underneath it, or if you are looking for a top that can be worn as an outer layer in wind, rain or snow.
How warm is this merino base layer?
At 135 g/m2 the equaliser/merino fabric of the Norrøna falketind equaliser merino round Neck is a lightweight next-to-skin layer, not an insulating garment. It regulates a working body rather than keeping a standing body warm, so plan on a mid layer and a shell when you stop moving or when the temperature drops. The single-layer knit has no membrane and no wind-resistant layer, which is exactly why it breathes and moves moisture as well as it does.
Which size should you choose?
The Norrøna falketind equaliser merino round Neck has a regular but athletic cut: close to the body without being a compression fit. Compare your chest measurement with the size chart on this page before ordering, and take the next size up if you prefer a base layer that skims rather than holds. The shirt is offered in M, L and XL. Articulated elbows keep the sleeves in place when you reach overhead.
How is the Norrøna falketind equaliser merino round Neck constructed?
The Norrøna falketind equaliser merino round Neck is built from a single layer of equaliser/merino knit weighing 135 g/m2, with no lining and no membrane. The fabric mixes 47% merino wool with 53% recycled polyester, so the two fibres split the work: the wool handles moisture transport and odour control next to the skin, the polyester adds the durability and the fast-drying behaviour of a synthetic. A round neck keeps the collar out of the way under a mid layer or a shell hood, and articulated elbows shape the sleeves so they follow the arm instead of pulling at the cuff.
Is the falketind equaliser merino round Neck suitable for ski touring and mountaineering?
Year-round mountaineering and climbing are the main uses of the Norrøna falketind equaliser merino round Neck, and ski touring, trekking and hiking follow from the same properties: low fabric weight, a knit that breathes freely, and a close cut that does not bunch under a harness or a pack strap. On warm, active days it works on its own as a top. Where it stops is clear enough: there is no membrane, no water column and no wind-resistant layer, so it needs a shell as soon as the weather turns. For lift-served days in deep cold, 135 g/m2 is a starting layer that has to be backed up with real insulation.
What is the fabric made of and how does it wear?
The main fabric of the Norrøna falketind equaliser merino round Neck is 47% merino wool and 53% recycled polyester at 135 g/m2. That ratio is the reason the shirt behaves differently from a pure wool base layer: merino alone is softer against the skin but wears thin faster at the shoulders and hips where pack straps work on it, while the synthetic majority here takes that abrasion. Because the fibre blend keeps odour down, the shirt can stay in rotation over several days in the mountains instead of needing a wash after every outing.
What makes this a more considered choice?
More than half the fabric of the Norrøna falketind equaliser merino round Neck is recycled polyester, so the bulk of the shirt is made from reclaimed fibre rather than virgin synthetic. The brand builds its garments to be kept and repaired rather than replaced, and a durable base layer is the part of a layering system that usually wears out first. The falketind line gathers Norrøna's all-round alpine and hiking pieces, where one garment is expected to cover several disciplines instead of one.
- Round neck
- Articulated elbows
- equaliser/merino fabric, 135 g/m2
- 47% merino wool / 53% recycled polyester
- Wool/synthetic blend for moisture transport and odour control
- Single-layer knit, no lining
- Regular, athletic cut
- Men's long-sleeve base layer
- Sizes M, L and XL
- falketind line: all-round alpine and hiking
- Main fabric: 47% merino wool, 53% recycled polyester
- Fabric weight: 135 g/m2
