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Montane’s warmest fleece this season, built for genuinely cold mountain conditions.
Montane says:
Our warmest performance fleece mid-layer. The Caldus XT is designed to offer pinnacle thermoregulation during the coldest mountain conditions. Hi pile fleece fabric draws moisture away from the body and high levels of air permeability reduces overheating during more dynamic activity levels. Additional chest pockets aid enhanced functionality to keep essential gear close to hand.
Our Verdict
The Caldus XT Hoodie 2.0 weighs 487g (Medium), and it packs a lot of fleece. The high-loft THERMO HLG fabric traps plenty of warmth, but the open construction still allows heat and moisture to escape when you are moving.
It looks quite casual at first glance, but I think the details make it much more technical than that suggests. The low-profile hood sits neatly beneath a helmet, while the two chest pockets and two hand pockets stay accessible around a pack or harness.
It is bulky and not especially wind-resistant, but for really cold hill days I like the idea of getting this much warmth from a layer I can keep wearing while moving. Paired with a wind shell, it works well on exposed sections or during colder climbs.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Built to optimise the high pile fleece for maximum warmth
- Overlay chest pockets offer additional protection
- Low profile elasticated hood offers thermal protection when required
- YKK NATULON® recycled CF zip
- 2x harness and pack compatible YKK NATULON® recycled zipped hand warmer pockets
- 2x harness and pack compatible YKK NATULON® recycled zipped overlay chest pockets
- Built on the Regular Fit block with standard fit for core outdoor activities
Specifications
- Small weighs: 451g
- Medium weighs: 487g
- Large weighs: 505g
- XLarge weighs: 517g
- XXLarge weighs: g
- Fit: Regular - Standard fit for core outdoor activities
- Back Length: 72cm (M)
Material & Construction
- Thermo HLG - A winter weight stretch double weave with a unique aesthetic, high loft grid back for thermal efficiency and excellent warmth to weight ratio. Non-fluorocarbon water repellency
- Vector Lite - A plain weave with 2 way stretch, excellent abrasion resistance and robust hand. Non-fluorocarbon water repellency
