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This is a classic down jacket with the contemporary twist of recycled fabric, and water resistance on both down fill and outer shell. The warmth-to-weight ratio is excellent: 120g of 750+ down fill gives generous insulation for a pack weight of just 377g. Micro baffle construction keeps down in the right places, with enough fill to prevent heat loss through seams. Length is cosy, just covering my backside and with space for base plus mid
ayer. Size 12 women with more ample busts than my meagre 36A might find it a little snug across the chest, but for me it's all in correct proportion. I include sleeve length in that; elastane-bound cuffs come to my wrists, rather than dangling further to be a magnet for dampness or camp stoves. The two side pockets and a chest pocket use narrow coil zips, with a Pertex stuff sack anchored into a side pocket. The hood is beautifully warm and can fit over a helmet but also adjust down to head size, with a really good peak. The front zip has soft chin and cheek guards so the inner face is
comfortable even with condensing breath, and when zipped to the top with the hood lowered. The down fillis traceable through both the Responsible Down Standard and Track my Down - and love the burnt orange colour. I agonised for weeks about whether to give this Best Buy. In every respect, particularly warmth for weight, it's an outstanding jacket.