Montbell Warmth Guide
Posted by Montbell on Jan 30, 2024
At Montbell, we source down from both the European and Asian markets to satisfy a variety of characteristics (supply/availability, low cost, consistent quality, humane practices, etc.) and maintain our lofty standards. Every season, we seek to balance the superior quality for which we are known and the lowest possible raw materials cost. We change down sourcing companies frequently to ensure that our customers have access to superior products at the lowest price possible. In the course of these efforts, Montbell never purchases down from operations that practice “live-plucking” methods. We only utilize down plumes and feathers collected as a by-product of water fowl raised to meet the demands of the food industry.
We will continue to look for sources of down that maximize value to our customers and allow Montbell products to perform at the highest level.
Sweater Weight Warmth
Light in weight and highly compressible these garments travel well, but when needed deploy easily yielding lofty down sweaters of surprising warmth. Versatile thermal components, these pieces’ shine as a middle layers in shoulder seasons, while proving essential on their own in cool backcountry conditions.
Plasma 1000 Series
Our highest quality down paired with our thinnest nylon in a no frills design to yield the absolute lightest insulating layer.
Plasma 1000 Jacket (FP: 1000+, FWt: 45g & Weighs: 146g)
Plasma 1000 Vest (FP: 1000+, FWt: 27g & Weighs: 97g)
Women's Plasma Parka 1000 (FP: 1000+, FWt: 84g & Weighs: 225g)
Women's Plasma 1000 Jacket (FP: 1000+, FWt: 36g & Weighs: 132g)
Ignis Down Parka
Our highest quality down paired with GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® provides sweater weight warmth when the added benefit of weather resistance can help you in a pinch.
Ex Light Down Anorak
High quality 900 fill power goose and our thinnest nylon are married to a lightweight design to maximize warmth to weight ratio.
Superior Down Series
Mid-layer in cold weather and an outer layer for spring and fall trekking. Also perfect for everyday use around town or on the commute to work.
Superior Down Parka (FP: 800 FWt: 70g & Weighs: 249g)
Superior Down Round Neck (FP: 800 FWt: 37g & Weighs: 172g)
Superior Down V-Neck Vest (FP: 800, FWt: 27g & Weighs: 114g)
Superior Down Vest (FP: 800, FWt: 45g & Weighs: 160g)
Superior Down Jacket (FP: 800, FWt: 55g & Weighs: 203g)
Women's Superior Parka (FP: 800, FWt: 55g & Weighs: 224g)
Women's Superior Jacket (FP: 800, FWt: 45g & Weighs: 175g)
Mid Weight Warmth
Compact and portable, these pieces provide 3-season warmth, while remaining low profile and light in weight. The garments in this grouping represent our refined take on the “classic down jacket” and they function well in cold weather or on their own or as a part of a well-designed layering system.
Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka
Our highest quality down paired with our thinnest nylon in a design with minimal features to yield the absolute lightest middle layer.
Alpine Light Series
High quality 800 fill power goose down paired with a very light, yet durable nylon and a feature rich design offers users a well-balanced layer for 3-season backcountry adventure.
Permafrost Light Down
High quality 800 fill power goose down and GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® enabled face fabric offer backcountry users a very light layer with enviable resistance to the elements.
Heavyweight Warmth
Whether in search of a cold weather camp jacket or a simple, yet reliable belay piece, the warmth provided by box construction is a must! Normally used in the production of sleeping bags, this method minimizes heat loss from seam lines and promotes maximum down loft. Slightly over-sized with a longer torso, these "all mountain" parkas are cut for layering and appropriate from late fall to early spring. Designed to help you deal with the coldest of conditions, these pieces are ideal for alpine pursuits or whenever Mother Nature may not quite be on your side.
Mirage Down Parka
High quality 900 fill power goose down paired with our thinnest nylon in a design with minimal features to yield a middle layer at the pinnacle of warmth to weight ratio.
Sweater Weight Warmth: Light in weight and highly compressible these garments travel well, but when needed deploy easily yielding lofty down sweaters of surprising warmth. Versatile thermal components, these pieces’ shine as a middle layers in shoulder seasons, while proving essential on their own in cool backcountry conditions. Mid-Weight Warmth: Compact and portable these pieces provide 3-season warmth, while remaining low profile and light in weight. The garments in this grouping represent our refined take on the “classic down jacket” and they function well in cold weather or on their own or as a part of a well-designed layering system. Heavy-Weight Warmth: Whether in search of a cold weather camp jacket or a simple, yet reliable belay piece the warmth provided by box construction is a must! Normally used in the production of sleeping bags, this method minimizes heat loss from seam lines and promotes maximum down loft. Slightly over-sized with a longer torso these "all mountain" parkas are cut for layering and appropriate from late fall to early spring. Designed to help you deal with the coldest of conditions these pieces are ideal for alpine pursuits or whenever Mother Nature may not quite be on your side.