Montane Anti-Freeze Lite Down Hoodie

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UOG TOP PICK: The Anti-Freeze Lite Down Hoodie is a lightweight, versatile and highly packable down jacket. It’s a top pick for a light, packable down.

Montane says: 

The men’s Anti-Freeze Lite hooded down jacket is a minimalist master of lightweight insulation. Weighing just 330g makes this down jacket ideal for fast paced activities, where low weight is critical for performance. From fast packing adventures to running remote trails – this lightweight down jacket will keep you warm when you need it and can easily be stashed away in its own stuff sack when things heat up on the trail. Built with recycled outer fabric and responsibly sourced down, this down jacket offers a sleek layering option, or can act as a stand alone piece of kit in milder conditions.

Our Verdict

This super cosy down jacket is perfect for chilly mornings, breaking camp or on cooler evenings when you are off for a post-hike meal. It’s not something I would do strenuous hiking in, as it would quickly become too hot, but it’s fantastic for dog walks or just keeping the chill off on local walks. However, it will always be in my pack on any multiday hike; the instant warmth the jacket gives makes it perfect when you stop moving and don’t want your core temperature to drop.

The anti-freeze has two hand-warming pockets and an internal chest pocket that can be zipped to keep valuables safe. The hood fits well and also adds an extra bit of warmth should you need it. The hood has two adjustment points around the face to keep the wind out, and the elasticated cuffs ensure a nice tight but not constrictive fit. I’m a medium in most Montane clothing and see no reason to size up or down.

The jacket stuffs into a small stuff sack, which, to be honest, I don’t see myself ever bringing. If it stuffed it into its pocket, I’d see that as a plus, but having to bring an extra stuff sack, which I will undoubtedly lose, I can do without.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Nano baffle construction
• Pre-elasticated under-helmet hood
• Full-length YKK front zip with internal storm flap
• Two zipped hand pockets
• Pre-elasticated cuffs
• Rear hem drawcord
• Supplied with a stuff sac
• Regular Fit

Specifications

• Small weighs:  318g
• Medium weighs: 329g
• Large weighs: 344g
• XLarge weighs: 366g

Material & Construction

• 100% recycled PERTEX® QUANTUM ECO outer with PFC-free DWR
• Filled with 125g (size Medium) of 90/10 water resistant fluorocarbon-free HyperDRY™ down at 750+ fill power
• Responsible Down Standard (RDS) and Track my Down™ certified
• 100% recycled PEAQ Down ECO lining with PFC-free DWR 

Help & advice:

• About Montane
• Montane Down Ranges Explained
• Choosing a Down Jacket
• Down Quality
• All About Down
• Hydrophobic Down