Nordisk Sol 2.0 Ultralight Down Jacket

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Engineered with advanced materials, the Nordisk Sol 2.0 Ultralight Down Jacket is an excellent choice for those who prioritise lightweight warmth with reliable water resistance.

Nordisk says: 

We honestly don’t know where to begin…This really shouldn’t be possible. With mindblowing specs, this jacket is a real game changer. It looks, weighs and feels like a delicate down jacket, and you would expect it to be a fragile and vulnerable piece. But this textile will resist a towering 20 meters of solid water pressure, before letting a drop through. Then surely it is too dense to breathe, you say? Guess again. This is by far the most breathable jacket, we have ever made. You will be warm and dry. Inside and outside.

All. Winter. Long.

Our Verdict

The Nordisk Sol 2.0 Ultralight Down Jacket combines ultra-lightweight design with impressive performance. It boasts a waterproof and breathable NorTech 0.5 membrane that defies expectations for down jackets. Weighing only 287g in a medium size, the Sol 2.0 is filled with high-quality 900+ Crystal Down, offering an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio. Its durable yet featherlight outer shell withstands a remarkable 20,000mm of water pressure while maintaining breathability, allowing moisture to escape efficiently.

The jacket includes thoughtful features like an adjustable hood, elastic cuffs, and two front zip pockets. The stitch-through baffle construction keeps the down evenly distributed, though this might slightly limit its warmth in extreme cold, as cold spots are inevitable. Still, the jacket’s unique fabric structure and lightweight insulation make it well-suited for ultralight packers and active adventurers who need a warm, reliable, and weather-resistant layer.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Waterproof and extremely breathable membrane
• Insulated with Crystal Down 900+
• Ultra lightweight
• Adjustable hood with elastic face opening
• Inner storm placket with chin protection
• Raglan sleeves for better movability
• Adjustable hem and elastic cuff
• Two zippered front pockets
• The innovative NorTech 0.5 membrane is is just 5 micrometers thick. That is 10% of a human hair! It weighs less than 20% of the current market standard for lightweight membranes, making it both the thinnest and the lightest water protection ever made. Not only will it endure a staggering 20.000 mm water pressure – it will also let immense amounts of vapor slip through from the inside, giving it an unrivaled breathability of 40.000 MP.

Specifications

• Small weighs: 280g
• Medium weighs: 287g
• Large weighs: 300g
• XLarge weighs: 314g
• Filling weight: 77,7 g. (L)
• Membrane NorTech 0,5 by Toray. 20.000WP/40.000MP, 8gsm

Material & Construction

• Shell material: Toray Next to Nothing® Ultralight, 100% ripstop nylon, 7D/10D 25gsm
• Lining material: Toray Next to Nothing® Ultralight, 100% ripstop nylon, 7D/10D 25gsm
• Filling: Crystal Down® 95/5 900+ European white goose down
• Construction Bonded seam + stitched through

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Choosing an Ultralight Down Jacket
• Down Quality
• All About Down
• Responsible Down Standard
• Ethical Down