The Nitro jacket sits in the range mid-way between a very light downshirt/jacket and the classic puffy down jacket for extreme conditions. It will provide exceptional warmth to weight for the wearer and I could imagine teaming it up with a decent synthetic fill as a backpacking combo.
Wgt.
Down
Fill
360g
800+
150g
Weighs 360g / 12.7 oz (Medium)
Cost: £139.99 RRP: £150.00
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ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT AND COMPRESSIBLE FAST ALPINE DOWN JACKET
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Our Verdict
The Nitro jacket sits in the range mid-way between a very light downshirt/jacket and the classic 'puffy' down jacket for extreme conditions. It will provide exceptional warmth to weight for the wearer and I could imagine teaming it up with a decent synthetic fill as a backpacking combo - synthetic insulation for during the day when walking in extreme cold - and a Nitro jacket to keep the chill at bay (worn with the synthetic layer) in the evening.
Features
FREEFLOW Titanium outer shell. Super lightweight 100% nylon mini-rip with a 300mm hydrostatic head, lightweight 34g/m² DWR finish
Body contoured midi baffle stitch through construction
Down fill both in front of and behind the pockets
Reversed outer DWR front zip and storm flap covered pockets
Low bulk elasticated cuffs
Mini baffle deep neck for ergonomic fit
Inner mesh security pocket and roll over chin guard
Includes stow away FREEFLOW Titanium stuff sac
As with all MONTANE clothing, FREEFLOW fabric contains a Durable Water Repellency (DWR) as the first barrier to keeping you dry. Clean your garment in order to maintain this.
Down clothing ideally needs to be handwashed with care.
Wash in a mild soap in warm water 40C/110F. MONTANE recommends Nikwax Tec Wash.
DO NOT use fabric softeners, bleach or liquid detergent.
Rinse the product thoroughly after washing to remove any soap traces.
You must dry the product carefully in a tumble drier on a cool setting. Check regularly that the product is drying well and turn inside out. Never dry clean.
It will take some time to dry a down product thoroughly, even if the outer fabric is dry the down may not be.
MONTANE recommends a professional cleaning service if in any doubt.
Specification
Colour: Black, Steel
Fabric: FREEFLOW Ultra-lite, Filling: 150g (L) of 93/7 Ukrainian goose down at 800+ fill power (US method), Lining: Ultra-soft PEAQ Down
Small size weighs 340g / 12.0 oz
Medium size weighs 360g / 12.7 oz
Large size weighs 378g / 13.3 oz
XLarge size weighs 402g / 14.2 oz
XXLarge size weighs 424g / 15.0 oz
Stuffsack weighs 10g / 0.3oz
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