Widely known for their ultralight quilts, Katabatic Gear has started filling nylon shells with down (which, in case you didn't know, is not the same as feathers) in a different configuration - this time meant to be used (primarily) while you're awake. The Katabatic Gear Tincup Down Jacket is an
Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody Review
The Patagonia Micro Puff is a lightweight synthetic hoody that weighs 9.3 oz / 264 g with 2.29 oz / 65 g or Patagonia's PlumaFill - 100% recycled polyester. The hooded Micro Puff (there's a version without a hood as well) has four pockets. two zippered handwarmer pockets and two interior drop
Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody Review
The Arc'teryx Cerium LT is a lightweight hoody weighing 10.8 oz / 305 g with 3.6 oz / 102 g of 850-fill goose down. It has a nylon shell, two zippered handwarmer pockets, and one interior chest pocket. It's not the lightest of Arc'teryx's lightweight jacket collection (that accolade goes to the
Feathered Friends Eos Down Jacket Review
The Feathered Friends Eos is a premium lightweight down jacket made in the USA/Canada. At 10.6 oz / 300 g with 3.7 oz / 105 g of 900+ goose down, it's an ultralight package that will keep you warm in three-season conditions (and sometimes into that chilly fourth season). It has two handwarmer
Montbell Tachyon Jacket Review
I've never owned a wind shirt/jacket before and so the Montbell Tachyon Jacket was a new and exciting thing for me to test out. This jacket was a part of my Continental Divide Trail gear, and it accompanied me the entire length of the trail. I used it extensively at high elevations in Colorado
Montbell Torrent Flier Jacket Review
Rain jackets and I have an interesting relationship. In a perfect world, they would be completely unnecessary, but the reality on the Continental Divide Trail is far from perfect and so I brought along the Montbell Torrent Flier Jacket to protect me from all the water (frozen or otherwise) I
Montbell Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka Review
If you prefer to not immediately retreat to your sleeping bag at the end of the day, there's a good chance you have considered investing in a feather-filled jacket (more commonly known as a down jacket or puffy) like the Montbell Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka. After starting and finishing the
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket Review
Want to stay warm outdoors but don't want to carry that heavy incompressible wool sweater your least favorite relative got you for your birthday last year? Looking to keep up with the latest and greatest fashions in the outdoor industry? Just feel more comfortable knowing that you have a bunch of