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 Jacket

The ultimate stash-and-forget waterproof biking jacket, providing featherlight protection for sudden downpours on the trail.

rab.equipment

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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[skaliwagify]

Men's Deploy Down Hoody

Weighing in at 148 grams (men’s medium), the 1000-fill Deploy is the lightest down hoody in the world. An athlete favorite, this ultralight, technical layer provides warmth and security in an extremely packable design. The half-zip style keeps weight minimal, while the adjustable hood adds a...

www.blackdiamondequipment.com

148g/ 5.22 oz for size medium. 1000 fill down.
Note that is only 4d fabric.

I don't see much of a use case for a down jacket with so little insulation. Very little versatility.