Montbell Ignis Down Parka

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Montbell deliver once again with a top of the range down piece, utilising the warmth of 1000 fill power down, while keeping the whole jacket to a miniscule 287g.

Montbell says: 

The sweater weight Ignis Down Parka takes industry-leading ultralight 1000 Fill Power EX Down and pairs it with GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER®, delivering better windproofing and water resistance than your normal down jacket, allowing it to stand up to variable conditions. No matter if you’re headed out in cool to cold temperatures, biting wind, or wet weather, experience the difference that the Ignis provides.

Our Verdict

The Ignis Down Parka from Montbell is a weatherproof down jacket that is incredibly warm for its weight. The 60g of 1000-fill down is distributed evenly throughout the jacket, so it feels warmer than other jackets in thie weight range

The Gore-Tex Infinium in this jacket provides additional warmth and wind resistance, keeping you protected from the cold and rain. It is the perfect layering piece for the cold, wet, wintry conditions in the UK.

This jacket is perfect for everyday wear, with its waterproof zippered chest pocket, fleece-lined hand pockets, and two large inner pockets.

Although the price tag on this jacket may seem high, once you experience the warmth it provides for its lightweight and packable design, you will question why you ever purchased other down jackets.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

(Unfortunately, we are unable to ship MontBell products outside of the UK)

Features

• Finest 1000 Fill Power EX Down provides an extreme warmth-to-weight ratio
• Unique “skip-stitch” quilting pattern reduces cold spots and minimizes heat loss
• Sewn Through Construction keeps down insulation in place while lightening the weight
• Downproofing helps keep down from escaping through the face fabric
• 2-Way Adjustable Hood offers a close-fit and visibility
• Zip End Guard protects your chin and face
• Weather resistant Aqua-Tect Zipper keeps out water in a lightweight form 
• Adjustable Alpine Cuffs helps keep wind and snow out
• Pocket Hem Adjuster allows for cinching the hem while helping keep out chill air
• 5 pockets (2 zippered hand pockets, 1 zippered chest pocket, 2 internal drop-in pockets)
• Stuff sack included

Specifications

• Small weighs: 272g
• Medium weighs: 287g
• Large weighs: 313g
• XLarge weighs: 325g
• Centre back length: 71cm / 28in
• Compressed size: 13 x 21 cm / 4.9 x 8.2 in

Material & Construction

• Fill weight: 60g 
• Insulation: 1000 Fill Power EX Down 
• Material: GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® Fabrics 13-denier Ballistic Airlight nylon ripstop (DWR finish)
• Lining: 7-denier Ballistic Airlight nylon taffeta

Help & advice:

• Choosing a Down Jacket
• Down Quality
• All About Down
• Montbell Warmth Guide 22/23