
Description
However wild the weather gets the Valiance Jacket will keep you warm and dry. Updated with 100% recycled down, it’s engineered for everyday use throughout the coldest months.
A welcome sanctuary from lashing rain or a flurry of snow, the Valiance Jacket is warm and waterproof, designed for everyday use and wild winter walking days.
Built with durable, waterproof Pertex® Shield outer and taped seams, the Valiance offers reliable protection beneath the darkest skies. The narrow bonded boxwall construction stabilises the down and allows it to fully loft, trapping the maximum amount of air for warmth. For added durability, lower bulk, and better moisture management, the cuffs and hood are insulated with fast drying, synthetic Stratus™ insulation. When the cuffs are cinched in with the hook and loop tabs, the synthetic insulation keeps performing. With a longer length at the back and regular fit for throwing on over other layers, the Valiance gives a reassuring, protective feel for striding out on wild winter days.
Pertex® Shield
A waterproof and windproof fabric that’s breathable, lightweight and packable. Available in a 2, 2.5 and 3-layer construction, depending on the intensity of the pursuit and the ruggedness required.
Stratus™
Offering you superior performance in freezing temperatures and damp conditions, Stratus™ is a warm, resilient and fast drying synthetic insulation. Lightweight and effective, it's perfect for your next mountain ascent.

Fill Power - 700
Fill power is all about down quality, not quantity. Find out more about what fill power means for you when you're out in the mountains in cold conditions.
What is hydrophobic down?
We finish all our down with a hydrophobic treatment that enables it to retain its loft in damp conditions, so that your gear dries fast and stays warm. Find out how it works.
*With the exception of our 1000FP down.
Recycled Down
Using 100% recycled, high quality down, gives a second chance to down that might otherwise have ended up in landfill. Reducing waste and making the most of this valuable insulation.
Fluorocarbon-Free Product
This product no longer contains fluorocarbons. Whether that’s in a DWR, on the zips, the threads or in the fabric. Find out more about how we’re cutting fluorocarbons from our gear.
The Specifics
- Fit: Regular
- Insulation Type:Main Insulation: 700FP Recycled Down with Nikwax Fluorocarbon-Free Hydrophobic Finish (191g Size 10)
- Weight: 682g (Size 10)
- Product Code: QDB-50
- Pertex® Shield fully taped waterproof outer.
- Bonded narrow box wall construction for reduced weight and bulk
- 2-way adjustable Stratus™ synthetic insulation fill hood with wired peak
- YKK® VISLON® front zip with internal zip baffle
- 2 YKK® AquaGuard® zipped hand warmer pockets
- 1 YKK® zipped internal security pocket
- Stratus™ filled slimline cuffs with hook and loop adjustability
- Dual sided rear adjustment and dropped hem improves warmth on lower back
- Outer: 100% Polyamide/Polyurethane Coating. Lining: 100% Recycled Polyamide
- Main Fabric: 30D Pertex® Shield 2L coated fabric (75gsm) with fluorocarbon-free DWR. HH: 10,000mm/MVTR: 10,000 g/m2/24hrs
An order containing multiple items with different shipping times will by default ship on the timeframe of the slowest item, however, Gearshop reserves the right to split ship orders where we feel it is required.
Shipped goods will be left at a place deemed suitable by couriers, typically at your front door. If you need to sign for the parcel, please indicate this in the delivery instructions when completing your order address.
Shipping Charges
All charges are in New Zealand Dollars.
New Zealand
Business addresses
- Post Haste courier charge structures mean that it's cheapest to ship to business addresses
- For a limited time, FREE standard shipping on all New Zealand orders over $95
- $8.99 standard shipping on New Zealand orders under $95
Residential and rural addresses
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For residential addresses a $2.81 surcharge is added to the standard shipping.
- $2.81 shipping for orders over $95
- $11.80 shipping for orders under $95
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A $7 surcharge applies to all NZ rural addresses. We cannot ship to PO Boxes or Private Bags
- $7 shipping for orders over $95
- $15.99 shipping for orders under $95
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A $10 surcharge applies to Chatham Islands and Waiheke Island addresses
- $10 shipping for orders over $95
- $18.99 shipping for orders under $95
Oversized and heavy items
- A shipping charge of up to $85 (North Island) or up to $95 (South Island) applies to each oversized or heavy item
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We cannot ship oversized or heavy items to Chatham Islands
International
- $24.99 shipping on all Australian orders
- Shipping charges to other international destinations range between $37.99 and $185
- We cannot ship oversized or heavy items internationally
- Note that international orders for footwear may or may not be shipped with original boxes, due to shipping volume restrictions
Shipping Times
We aim to process and dispatch your order as fast as possible. While in most cases this will happen within 24-72 hours, it can take up to 5 business days, depending on what is ordered. In some cases, like during peak season and holiday periods, it may take longer. Shipping and processing times are a guide only, not a guarantee.
An order containing multiple items with different shipping times will by default ship on the timeframe of the slowest item, however, Gearshop reserves the right to split ship orders where we feel it is required.
After dispatch, delivery is normally overnight within the South Island and 1-3 business days within the North Island. Rural addresses could take up to an additional 2-4 business days. At this time, we do not offer urgent delivery as a standard freight option, however if you require your order urgently, please contact us before ordering to ensure that we can meet your delivery timeframe. We aim to deliver your order within the following timeframes:
New Zealand
- North Island: 3-7 business days
- North Island rural: 3-7 business days
- Waiheke Island: 4-8 business days
- South Island: 2-6 business days
- South Island rural: 2-6 business days
- Chatham Islands: 7-10 business days
- Oversized or heavy items: 5-7 business days to all NZ addresses (excluding Chatham islands)
International
Australia: 7–10 business days (metropolitan areas only).
Canada: 10 business days
Hong Kong: 10 business days
UK/Ireland: 10 business days
USA: 10 business days
Every now and then, life throws a curveball and deliveries might take a little longer. We're doing our best to get your goods to you ASAP. If you've got any questions about your order, just give us a shout.
We're actually pretty speedy most of the time. After dispatch, around 92% of our orders zoom to your door within 5 days. In the South Island 79% of those arrive in 2 days. And for the North Island 85% of orders make it in 5 days. We're always keeping a watchful eye on freight times to ensure the best experience for our customers. Watch this space for our full freight review.
Usually, your stuff should reach you within the expected time. However, no need to stress if it takes a little longer than 5 days, occasionally things don't go exactly to plan. If you need something super soon and it's less than 6 days before your desired delivery date, just chat with us before ordering.
Keep in mind, we can't give refunds for delays beyond our control or if you've ordered last-minute without letting us know. We're all about making things smooth, so drop us a line if you're unsure.
Kindly note that if a package happens to go missing, Gearshop won't be able to offer a replacement or refund if the courier can provide evidence of delivery. Important note: If you haven't received your order within 7 days of your Shipping Confirmation email, please let us know right away so that we can follow up with the courier. Due to courier policies, we are unable to accept claims for non delivery, loss or damage after 12 days from shipping.
For the latest updates on the Courier Network Status, please refer to the following links:
Click & Collect
We now offer Click & Collect as an option via our website, you can place your order and select to collect. In some cases your order may be available the same or next day, but that may not always be the case, so we will notify you by text message or email where possible, when your order is ready to be collected. this could be up to 48 hours after ordering. So try and include a cell phone number with your order. If you need something urgently, give us a call or email before placing the order, to make sure we have it available for you right away.
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