Montbell's everyday down layer. 800 fill power EX Down, no hood, and a collar cut low enough that it sits comfortably under a shell — which is what most people actually want a down jacket to do.

Specification

• Insulation: 800 fill power EX Down, 55 g fill
• Shell: 10-denier Ballistic Airlight nylon ripstop, water-repellent finish
• Weight: 190 g (supplier reference weight)
• Model: 1101661

Features

• Collared, no hood — layers cleanly beneath a rain shell
• Horizontal box-baffle quilting
• Single-layer construction — warmth without bulk, packs flat
• Water-repellent shell finish sheds light rain and cuts wind

Care & Maintenance

Down needs a little care and very little washing.

• Wash only at the end of the season. Frequent washing shortens the life of an ultralight shell
• Use a down-specific detergent — never ordinary laundry liquid, and never fabric softener
• Cold water, gentle cycle or hand wash. Do not bleach, do not iron
• Tumble dry on low heat if you have a dryer; otherwise hang away from direct sunlight and be patient — down takes hours
• Patting the garment as it dries helps restore loft
• Store it loose, not compressed. Months in a stuff sack flatten down permanently

This is our general guidance for down garments. Check the care label sewn into yours for the definitive instructions — we can request Montbell's care sheet for this style if you would like it.

Tips from X-Boundaries

This is the one we recommend most often, and the reason is boring: at 190 g it is light enough that you stop making decisions about whether to bring it. It just lives in the bag.

No hood is a feature, not a compromise. If your shell has a hood, a second one bunches at the neck and does nothing. Buy the Parka instead only if this will be your outermost layer.

Japanese sizing runs closer to the body than European — go up a size if you are between two, or plan to wear a fleece underneath. Try it on in-store if you can; it takes two minutes and saves a return.