May 26 2018 a puffy jacket is an essential piece of clothing for every cdt hiker.
Montbell ex light down jacket review.
Is the plasma 1000 mostly a technology statement.
I like the 6 2 ounce montbell ex light down anorak which balances an extremely light weight with warmth and price.
May 26 2018 a puffy jacket is an essential piece of clothing for every cdt hiker.
The montbell ex light is a great lightweight down jacket at an affordable price but this jacket can be hard to find.
If it is unavailable at online retailers a solid alternative in the 200 range which is the montbell alpine light down parka or for about 100 more consider the montbell mirage parka.
However in spite of all this when you do the research there are comparable jackets available at lower cost including montbell s own ex light jacket.
It combines cutting edge materials 7 denier 0 74 oz yd 2 shell 900 fill power down and minimizes features to create the lightest down jacket to be found it s claimed to provide more warmth than a fleece jacket with a fraction of the weight or bulk and is.
While the trail is exposed to the sun during the day nights can be cold.
The montbell ex light down anorak is a half zip down jacket built for lightweight warmth.
Montbell s ex light garments represent foundation of some of our best minimalist design concepts.
Ultra light and space saving the ex light down anorak provides the versatile sweater weight warmth critical to the gram councious trail demon in all of us.
I ll continue to use the anorak throughout all seasons and it will definitely replace my other bulkier and heavier jacket which i currently take on my trips.
With laser like focus on the basics we offer you a unique option when seeking to extricate yourself from the unavoidable.
It weighs just over 6 ounces is filled with premium 900 fill down and has a full hood.
While the trail is exposed to the sun during the day nights can be cold.
It packs down to nearly nothing and will heat you up quickly once you stop moving.
4 0 out of 5 stars mont bell ex light reviewed in the united states on january 4 2014 great jacket this was a purpose buy to cut ounces off my other montbell insulation jacket in my lightweight hiking kit.
I like the 6 2 ounce montbell ex light down anorak which balances an extremely light weight with warmth and price.
Ex light down jacket men s.
The ex light concept represents the ultimate in minimalist design you won t find any superfluous bells whistles here.
Overview as the name suggests the plasma jacket features 1000 fill power down which raises the bar for a premium down insulated jacket.
Montbell states that the ex light down jacket is the ultimate in minimalist design and it s hard to argue with that.
Weighing in at an eye popping total weight of only 5 6oz the montbell ex light down.