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The perfect insurance for epic alpine ascents, winter camping and long ski tours where a high warmth to weight ratio is crucial, the DWR treated 10D Pertex® shell of the incredibly lightweight Incandescent Hoody™ also makes it the perfect late-fall rock climbing belay parka on very cold days.

Avg. Weight (oz./g): 17.9 / 508 L

Features

800+ fill down insulation
Ultralight
Ultra-compressible
Water resistant
Breathable
Double-separating front zipper
Internal stormflap
Down-filled hood
Two zippered handwarmer pockets; one doubles as stuff sack
Elastic cuffs with tricot lining
Drawcord hem Fabric- 100% ripstop nylon, 10D Pertex® Quantum fabric with DWR coating // 100% nylon, 20D taffeta lining

Technology

Down 800+ Goose down is the lightest, warmest and most compressible insulation available. Like all insulation layers, down provides warmth by trapping a layer of air that separates the wearer from the outside cold. 800+ fill-power down is the highest fill power currently offered by Outdoor Research
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DWR A durable, water-repellent coating applied to the surface of our performance fabrics that makes them snow and water-resistant, causing liquids to bead up and roll off.
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IFMGA Test Team A select group of International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA) certified guides work closely with the Outdoor Research Product Development team.
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Pertex® Quantum Ultralight fabric offering a high level of breathability and weight-savings, ideal for insulating layers where high water resistance isn't as important.
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5.0

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1/9/2013

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect Down Hoody

By Har Rai

from Mt. Hood, OR

Pros

Lightweight
Over Or Under A Shell
packable
Perfect Fit
Streamlined
Warm
Water Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Climbing
Backcountry Insurance
Belay Jacket
Snow camping
The Coldest Nw Days

This jacket is by far the best down jacket that I have ever owned! It is unbelievably light and packable, and of course warm! The Pertex Quantum fabric is so compressible that it very easily and fits under a shell--I have a medium + a medium OR Inertia shell--but the fit also allows it to fit over the shell to be used during breaks.

This always goes in my pack, because it is so light and compressible that there is no reason not to bring it. This combined with my OR neoplume pants and a lightweight emergency bivy, are my backcountry insurance plan.

The jacket can pack into it's own pocket, but the opening in a good deal smaller than the actual pocket, and I worry about damaging the pertex material by rubbing it against the zipper teeth too many times. I also find that packing it this way stresses the zipper a bit, and can make it a little sticky. The jacket is also more compressible than the size of the pocket. For all these reasons, I bought a small OR rolltop stuff sack, and I compress this jacket and the neoplume plants in there as much as possible, and then roll the top down, essentially vacuum sealing it. I think it will last longer this way, and it also guarantees that my down stays dry in my pack.

Can't imagine a better down jacket for the NW, and I definitely won't be getting rid of this one anytime soon. At 6', 170, a Medium is totally perfect.

Also, it would be great if there was an equivalent OR bottom layer. Make one, and I'll buy it for sure!

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Q:
Whats the best way to wash a well used incandescent hoody? thanks in advance :)
Asked on 4/13/2013 by Helly Belly from Seattle, WA
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- A:
  We recommend using a technical cleanser like Nikwax Down Wash or similar product.
  Answered on 4/17/2013 by CS from Seattle
Q:
I am 6'3" and 220 pounds what size shall I wear of this hoody?!
Asked on 3/6/2013 by Arnie from Hong Kong
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- A:
  XXL would be the better size for your dimensions.
  Answered on 4/9/2013 by CS from Seattle
Q:
Is the construction sewn through or box baffle
Asked on 12/13/2012 by Don from Albuquerque, NM
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- A:
  I just bought one of these. It is sewn through. However, it does have a liner on the inside so it looks like it isn't sewn through. Not sure if the liner will help with wind resistance at the seams or not. So far I haven't had any issues with the warmth due to the construction (it’s been in the single digits here). It is thin enought that it works well under a shell on those super windy days.
  Answered on 1/22/2013 by Larry from Ogden, Utah
Q:
Just curious on the weight of this jacket, the fill weight and feather to down ratio of this jacket.
Thank you.
Asked on 11/28/2012 by Colin from salem, or
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- A:
  Size Large 17.9 oz / 508g
  800+ fill
  Answered on 12/5/2012 by CS from Seattle
Q:
Is the hood helmet compatible?
Asked on 10/15/2012 by rolltide from Alabama
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- A:
  It's a tight fit but this will fit over a helmet.
  Answered on 10/19/2012 by jpark cs from Seattle, WA
Q:
Is the hood large enough to fit over helmet?
Asked on 10/14/2012 by Jones from Brooklyn
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- A:
  It's a tight fit but the hood does fit over a helmet.
  Answered on 10/19/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Im not sure if I should buy a medium or a large. What is the cut?
Asked on 10/9/2012 by Bmud
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- A:
  The jacket is true to size so I'd go with what you normally wear (I'm 5'11" 165lbs and wear a Med if that helps).
  Answered on 10/12/2012 by jpark cs from Seattle, WA
Q:
how much down?
Asked on 9/11/2012 by dan from ill
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- A:
  800+ fill.
  
  Thanks for your question!
  Answered on 9/21/2012 by Outdoor Research CS
Q:
how many grams of down does the large have?
thanks
Asked on 9/9/2012 by dan from ill
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- A:
  200g of 800+ fill down.
  
  Thanks for your question!
  Answered on 9/21/2012 by Outdoor Research CS