The warmest piece in Montbell's Superior range, and the one that justifies a hood. 800 fill power EX Down behind a shell light enough to pack into hand luggage, with the insulation carried right up over the head — which is where most people lose heat first.

Specification

• Insulation: 800 fill power EX Down, 70 g fill
• Shell: 10-denier Ballistic Airlight nylon ripstop, water-repellent finish
• Weight: 239 g (supplier reference weight)
• Model: 1101659

Features

• Insulated hood
• Single-layer quilted construction — warmth without bulk, packs flat
• Contrasting darker panels across the shoulders and outer sleeves
• 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

If you are choosing between this and the Superior Down Jacket, the question is simply whether you want the hood. A hood is worth 15 g of packed bulk and a great deal of comfort on an exposed ridge or a night bus with the air-conditioning on full.

Layer it under a rain shell rather than over one. The 10-denier fabric is strong for its weight but pack straps and rock will find it eventually.

Japanese sizing runs closer to the body than European. Between sizes, or planning a fleece beneath? Take the larger — or come in and we will fit it with you.