BD's new "lightest down hoody in the world"

[MountainTracker]

At $400 I’ll let you boys try it out and report back haha


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[fwafwow]

Montbell puffy - they make a hooded version too that's 7ish oz
https://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=25146&p_id=2301381&gen_cd=1

Rab rainshell

Men's Cinder Phantom Waterproof Biking Jacket

The ultimate featherlight, stash-and-forget waterproof shell, boasting a low-volume pack size with frame attachment, and stretchy Pertex® Shield fabric which breathes as well as deflecting persistent rain.

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These are super lightweight and not meant for abuse. I have treated them accordingly and this will be my 3rd year with both pieces. I do a lot of bike packing so weight and packability are paramount. I also carry a SOL emergency bivy and find that between these three I'm protected for anything down to 40ish degrees

I was hoping the puffy would be a little less expensive. Does it go on sale?

 

[mtwarden]

I've got a MH Ghost Whisperer (hooded) that's 5-6 years old; it's my go to puffy for "summer" backpacking/long mtn day hikes. 6 oz and packs to a tiny ball (especially useful for day packs).

It definitely has a place. But for early season hunting I prefer the Enlightened Equipment Torrid- it's an Apex insulation that fares better in wetter conditions. It only weighs a few ounces more (8-ish ounces), comes in a little heavier denier (10d), is as warm as the Ghost Whisperer and is substantial cheaper—$200-ish

 

[MountainTracker]

I've got a MH Ghost Whisperer (hooded) that's 5-6 years old; it's my go to puffy for "summer" backpacking/long mtn day hikes. 6 oz and packs to a tiny ball (especially useful for day packs).

It definitely has a place. But for early season hunting I prefer the Enlightened Equipment Torrid- it's an Apex insulation that fares better in wetter conditions. It only weighs a few ounces more (8-ish ounces), comes in a little heavier denier (10d), is as warm as the Ghost Whisperer and is substantial cheaper—$200-ish

I like my EE Torrid also. I recently picked up the Outdoor Vitals Ventus Hoody. So far I’m really liking it. Pretty sure it will replace one of my mid layers, and I can layer it with the EE Torrid for extra insulation.


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