Nike’s wild new ACG jacket is lighter than your phone and made for chaos

Trail-ready innovation meets lightweight packability in Nike’s latest ACG outerwear release

Nike ACG Lava Loft Down Jacket
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Nike’s All Conditions Gear (ACG) line continues to push the boundaries between running performance and outdoor protection with the launch of the Nike ACG Lava Loft Down Jacket.

Debuting at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, the new jacket combines ExpeDRY Gold ultralight down and Nike AeroLoft venting to deliver warmth and breathability in equal measure.

Nike ACG Lava Loft Down Jacket

(Image credit: Nike)

Developed in collaboration with the Nike Sport Research Lab, the new Lava Loft Down Jacket continues the new tradition.

It uses Atlas body mapping to pinpoint where runners lose or retain heat, helping designers place materials precisely where they’re needed.

The result is a jacket that can handle extreme temperature swings from the Dolomites to the Rio Grande, as Nike puts it, offering protection during steep climbs and ventilation on descents.

ACG’s new era of adventure

The outer shell blends Nike Dri-FIT, Repel four-way stretch fabric, Ultra UV protection, and a DWR hydrophobic finish, making it both weather-resistant and flexible.

Despite its technical build, the jacket weighs just 10 ounces (~283.4g; lighter than the Nike Vomero Premium) in a men’s medium and packs neatly into its own pocket, complete with a “Pack it in. Pack it out.” reminder stitched inside.

Nike ACG Lava Loft Down Jacket

(Image credit: Nike)

The Lava Loft joins the ACG Ultrafly trail shoe and the newly formed All Conditions Racing Department, signalling Nike’s ongoing commitment to performance gear that balances speed, protection, and sustainability.

As part of Nike’s next wave of innovation, this jacket embodies the brand’s drive to “outrun everything,” from heat to altitude.

The Nike ACG Lava Loft Down Jacket will be available globally from 1 January 2026 at Nike and select retailers. Pricing is expected to be announced closer to launch.

Matt Kollat
Section Editor | Active

Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator who works for T3.com and its magazine counterpart as an Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor gear. He joined T3 in 2019. His byline appears in several publications, including Techradar and Fit&Well, and more. Matt also collaborated with other content creators (e.g. Garage Gym Reviews) and judged many awards, such as the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance's ESSNawards. When he isn't working out, running or cycling, you'll find him roaming the countryside and trying out new podcasting and content creation equipment.

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