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Montane says:
Low weight and maximum warmth down hoodie built for cold, high altitude mountain environments.
Engineered for ultralight thermal efficiency, the Apex 900 Hoodie offers best in class warmth to weight performance for high altitude mountaineering, making it an extremely warm, packable and lightweight down hoodie. The 900+ fill power ExpeDRY Goose down, ultralight 10d PERTEX® Quantum fabric and the expertly designed feature set combines to maximum function and performance for the most extreme conditions.
Our Verdict
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- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Minimal stitch-through baffle construction for a lightweight, packable build
- Reach + fit construction offers unparalleled arm lift and articulation for excellent movement
- Lycra bound over helmet hood with rear crown adjustment
- Insulated CF placket prevents heat loss
- Reduction of vertical seams and enhanced pattern cutting improves durability, reduces weight and removes additional cold spots
- Offset seam intersections improve construction, durability and comfort
- Included Cube stuff sack for efficient packability has been constructed to provide maximum fabric for use as a garment repair
- Adjustable hood and hem for complete protection
- Self sealing cuffs and hood aperture to lock in warmth
- 2-way lightweight YKK VISLON® NATULON® recycled CF zip
- 2x harness and pack compatible lightweight YKK NATULON® recycled zipped hand warmer pockets
- Internal self-fabric stash pockets
- Built on the Mountain Fit block with added volume for technical layering systems, dropped rear hem for added protection, and sleeve articulation that prioritises arm lift
Specifications
- XSmall (UK 08) weighs: 318g
- Small (UK 10) weighs: 323g
- Medium (UK 12) weighs: 336g
- Large (UK 14) weighs: 350g
- XLarge (UK 16) weighs: 359g
- Fit: Mountain Fit
- Back Length: 68cm (M)
Material & Construction
- PERTEX® QUANTUM - Super lightweight recycled nylon nano ripstop woven textile with a non-fluorocarbon water repellent finish.
- 150g of 90/10 ExpeDRY goose down at 900+ fill power. ExpeDRY works through a permanent and chemical-free bonding of non- toxic gold particles to the down cluster which aid in the evaporation of water molecules, causing the down to dry faster and stay dry in high humidity and extreme conditions
Help & advice:
- About Montane
- Montane Down Ranges Explained
- Montane's ExpeDRY™ Down Technology Explained
- The Ultimate Guide to Choosing an Ultralight Down Jacket
- Down Quality
- All About Down
- Hydrophobic Down
- Responsible Down Standard
- What is a "Box-Wall" Down Jacket?
- How to Wash and Care for Your Down Jacket and Sleeping Bag
- What is PERTEX Quantum?
