Alpine 850 Down Jacket Montane Online

Our Verdict

Montane’s Alpine 850 Down Jacket is a seriously warm jacket designed to keep you comfortable in the most extreme of environments. 350g of exceptionally high quality responsibly sourced down in a zoned box wall construction makes this impressively well insulated.

Box wall construction is warmer than sewn through construction as there are no cold spots where the baffles are joined. All the zips have large toggles making easier to grab even with mitts on. There are two large handwarmer pockets with fleece lining for extra comfort. There are two internal mesh pockets which are great for storing spare hats and gloves or stopping your water bottle from freezing. We think it would be better if they were a bit bigger.

The Diamond light outer is a new fabric to us, it’s designed to be especially resistant to abrasion and tears. It feels tough and an added bonus is the attractive lined effect.

The wrist cuffs are elasticated giving a nice snug fit keeping the warmth in. 2 drawcords on the hem allow the waist to be easily cinched in. The helmet compatible hood is very protective and can easily be cinched to size or folded away if not needed.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Adjustable roll-away insulated climbing helmet compatible hood with additional face circumference baffle protection
• Boxwall construction throughout for optimum thermal efficiency
• Articulated arms for high reach movement
• Full-length two-way YKK AQUAGUARD® VISLON® front zip with internal storm flap
• Two hand pockets with YKK AQUAGUARD® VISLON® zips
• Hand pockets lined with soft brushed microfleece
• Two internal stretch mesh drop pockets
• Pre-elasticated cuffs
• Adjustable hem with cinchable drawcord
• Waterproof storage Montane dry bag

Specifications

• Small weighs: 800g
• Medium weighs: 822g
• Large weighs: 852g
• XLarge weighs: 880g
• Back length: 80cm (M)

Materials

• DIAMOND LITE nylon outer with tough‘liquid crystal’ technology and DWR finish
• 350g (M) of 90/10 water resistant fluorocarbon-free HyperDRY™ goose down at 850+ fill
• FEATHERLITE™ XV 15D nylon rip-stop lining
• Responsible Down Standard (RDS) and Track my Down™

Help & advice:

• Choosing a Down Jacket
• All About Down
• Hydrophobic Down
• Responsible Down Standard
• Down Quality
• What is a “Box-Wall” Down Jacket?