Icarus Insulated Vest Montane Outlet

Montane says

The Icarus Vest is a classic mid-weight insulated micro baffle vest filled with PrimaLoft® Thermoplume®; a 100% recycled Insulation Type which mimics the heat-trapping properties of natural down whilst being extremely fast drying. Combined with the Quantum Eco outer fabric which has a DWR for shedding light rain, this is the ideal core body insulation choice for mountain walking in mixed conditions.

Our Verdict

Montane’s Icarus Micro Insulated Vest, has been blessed with an extra 20g of Primaloft Thermoplume insulation taking it to 105grams. Thermoplume is a loose fill Insulation Type which means its ‘blown’ into chambers in the jacket in the same way as down is used, this gives the jacket a better drape and ‘feel’. Its claimed that Thermopume has the equivalent insulation as 550 Fill Power down, therefore this jacket will be comparable in warmth to the Featherlite Micro down vest, but its a lot heavier, so the Icarus Micro vest comes into its own in wet and damp environments.

In fact Montane have used an outer fabric with a high weather resistance just because this is likely to be where the jacket will be used, it also has a flap backing to the zipper for the same reason. Its got a reduced height collar which also makes it better as a mid-layer, when you’re layering up too many collars and hoods can become a problem.

The cuffs are simply finished with an elasticated band and the hem has an elasticated drawcord.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Micro baffle construction 
• Close fit collar 
• Full length YKK front zip with internal storm flap 
• Lightly elasticated armholes 
• Two zipped hand pockets 
• Adjustable hem with cinchable drawcord
• Activities: Mountain Walking/Climbing/Mountaineering

Specifications

Weights

• Small weighs: 328g
• Medium weighs: 344g
• Large weighs: 374g
• XLarge weighs: 390g

Material & Construction

• PERTEX® QUANTUM ECO 50% recycled outer with DWR 
• 105g (M) of PrimaLoft® Black Thermoplume® 100% recycled insulation
• 100% recycled PEAQ Synthetic ECO lining
• Back length: 69.5cm (size M)

Help & advice:

• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• All About Insulation Type