Montane Alpine 850 Down Hoodie

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UOG TOP PICK – The Montane Alpine 850 Down Hoodie is a warm, lightweight, packable down jacket designed for alpine and winter use. It features 170g of 850 fill power down, a water-repellent outer, two generous hand-warming pockets and two oversized internal pockets. The hood is adjustable and has plenty of room to loft, adding warmth and protection in high winds. It’s one of our top picks for winter uses.

Montane says: 

A minimalist insulated down hoodie for bold adventures in cold environments

The perfect alpine or high-altitude basecamp insulation. Its exceptional warmth to weight make every gram count in this lightweight high performance down jacket. Built for mountain environments, the Alpine 850 hoodie uses high performance 850 fill power Hyperdry™ goose down which is encased by ultra light yet durable 10D Pertex Quantum Eco using box wall construction to ensure maximum thermal performance.

Our Verdict

The Alpine 850 Down Hoodie is a warm, lightweight, and packable jacket that is designed for alpine and high-level use in harsh winter conditions. It is made with 170g of 850 fill power down, which provides excellent insulation. The jacket also has a number of features that make it ideal for winter activities, including a hood, hand-warming pockets, and an adjustable draw cord around the hem. Overall, the Alpine 850 Down Hoodie is a great choice for anyone looking for a warm and versatile jacket for winter activities.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

In-depth Reviews:

• Alpine 850 Down Hoodie Review – “High-performance winter insulation piece, offering a blend of warmth and functionality”

Features

• Box wall baffle construction reduces heat loss and improves down loft to maximise performance
• Fully adjustable hood for fine tuned fit adjustment to protect against cold winds
• Elasticated cuffs to lock in warmth and protect against cold wind
• YKK Natulon reverse coil zipped hand pockets for secure storage using reduce environmental impact materials
• Fully adjustable hem to minimise heat loss and keep out wind
• YKK Vislon 2 way centre front zip adds harness compatible protection

Specifications

• Small weighs: 395g
• Medium weighs: 405g
• Large weighs: 419g
• XLarge weighs: 431g
• Back Length: 73cm (M)
• Regular Fit

Material & Construction

• Outer – Pertex Quantum Eco 10D 100% Recycled Nylon with PFC-DWR offers sustainable lightweight protection
• Insulation – 170g (medium) of Hyperdry® 850 Fill power RDS approved Goose down offers exceptional lightweight thermal performance
• Lining – Pertex Quantum Eco 10D 100% Recycled Nylon for ultralight weight comfort with a reduced impact on the environment

Help & advice:

• About Montane
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• Choosing a Down Jacket
• Down Quality
• All About Down
• Hydrophobic Down
• What is a “Box-Wall” Down Jacket?