Best ultralight insulated jacket Expert rating: 3.5 LFTO Price: £160.00 View offer Alternative retailers Jack Wolfskin UK£96.00View offer At just 220g, this super-minimalist mid layer is the lightest on test by some margin. It has a very thin and streamlined cut, meaning it works well...
Simply put, this is a true ultralight synthetic-insulated jacket built with serious thru-hikers in mind. It weighs just 8.4 ounces for the hooded version in a men’s medium, is filled with 65g Climashield Apex insulation, and has a 10-denier shell fabric with a DWR finish (to cut even ...
The 20d shell fabric is soft to the touch, lightly stretchy, and durable. This ultralight puffy jacket is very comfy on the move thanks to ventilated under-arm gussets. It has two hand pockets, a hem cinch, and no other features, which is keeps the weight an ultralight nine ounces in ...
We’ve been using the Cirrus Ultra Hoodysynthetic insulated jacketthis autumn, most notably on a cold few days in the Lake District, and for daily dog walks through some very miserable wet and cold weather. Weighing 548g , we’d call it a mid to heavy-weight insulator; it’s not the ...
When I used this sleeping bag on several trips I found the Sea to Summit Spark 15F is one of the roomiest ultralight bags in this review. There is enough room to wear a down jacket while sleeping in the bag for those times when it is very cold outside. And the hood has a good ...
When those cold nights in the backcountry hit, stay warm and cozy with our Goose Down Jacket. Striking the perfect balance of warmth and weight, our ultralight Goose Down Jacket is the go-to insulated layer for outdoor adventurers looking to beat the chill at an unbeatable weight!
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Down Volume/Jacket Weight: 475 in3/oz Pros:Ultralight. Highest warmth-to-weight ratio. High total warmth. Cons:Fabric is slightly delicate. Construction & Features Measuring the unisex size medium, Zpacks Goose Down weighs 6.8 oz, and is filled with 3.4 oz of 950 fill power hydrophobic (you...
Ultralight Cons Cuffs aren’t elasticated, making it hard to seal in warmth Somewhat boxy fit in the torso Chris Carter No down jacket guide would be complete without the legendary, time-testedGhostWhisperer($360) from Mountain Hardwear, now dubbed the “2.” This recently revamped classic intr...
Insulated jackets aren't usually fully waterproof, but many have a water-resistant and windproof outer shell, such as Pertex with a DWR coating. This helps to keep the insulation dry and thus retain its warmth. When it’s torrential, however, you’ll still need a waterproof jacket on top....