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Government Camp, Oregon, United States
Black Diamond Approach Down Hoody - Men's
$429.00
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Inspired by ultralight missions in the mountains, the Black Diamond Approach Down Hoody easily layers over a sun hoodie on multi-pitch rock routes or under a shell on ice climbs and alpine trips.
Key Details
Insulation Type
Down
Weight
10.7 ounces
- Premium 800-fill-power Allied HyperDRY™ goose down insulation offers high-lofting, incredibly packable warmth that resists inclement weather
- GTT Empel Breathable Water Protection Technology—water-free and PFC-free durable water repellent (DWR) that's superior in performance and more durable than other DWR solutions
- When it's time to move, the jacket stuffs into the left front chest pocket and secures to your harness with a carabiner clip loop
- Insulated hood with single-pull drawcord adjust
- YKK VISLON® Slim center front zipper for ultimate packability
- 2 YKK zippered hand pockets and zippered chest pocket
- Elastic hood opening and cuffs
- Front length: 28.5 in. from High Point of Shoulder
- CLO/Warmth Rating: 2.2
- Slim fit
Imported.
View all Black Diamond Men's Down Jackets| Best Use | Multisport |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 10-denier x 7-denier 26 g/m2 nylon woven with GTT Empel durable water repellent (DWR) |
| Lining Fabric | 10-denier 29 g/m2 nylon woven with DWR |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Down |
| Insulation | 800-fill-power goose down (90% down/10% feather white goose down) |
| Warmth | Warmer |
| Water-Resistant Down | Yes |
| Hood | Yes |
| Packable | Yes |
| Back Length | Hip-length |
| Back Length (in.) | Unavailable |
| Gender | Men's |
| Weight | 10.7 ounces |
Black Diamond Clothing - Men's
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 34 - 35.5 | 36 - 38 | 38.5 - 41 | 41.5 - 44.5 | 45 - 48.5 | 49 - 52 | 52 -55 | ||||||
| Sleeve Length | 33.5 | 33.5 | 34 | 34 | 34.5 | ||||||||
| Waist | 27 - 28.5 | 29 - 31 | 31.5 - 34 | 34.5 - 37.5 | 38 - 42 | 42.5 - 46 | 46 - 49 | 27 - 28.5 | 29 - 30.5 | 31 - 32.5 | 33 - 34.5 | 35 - 36.5 | 37 - 38.5 |
| Hip | 33.5 - 35 | 35.5 - 37.5 | 38 - 40.5 | 41 - 44 | 44.5 - 48 | 48 - 51 | 51 - 54 | 33.5 - 35 | 35.5 - 37 | 37.5 - 39 | 39.5 - 41 | 41.5 - 43 | 43.5 - 45 |
| Inseam | 31.5 | 31.5 | 32.5 | 33.5 | 33.5 | 31.5 | 31.5 | 32.5 | 32.5 | 33.5 | 33.5 |
Sizing Notes
HOW TO MEASURE:
Neck: Around the fullest part of the neck, at the base.
Chest: Around the chest, just under the arms and across the shoulder blades.
Sleeve: From the center back of the neck, across the shoulder, and down the arm to the wrist.
Waist: Around the narrowest part of the waist.
Hip: Around the widest point of the hips.
Inseam: From the crotch to the anklebone on the inside of the leg.
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Dan D.
Well made, strange fit
6 months ago
Nice jacket with a proper helmet compatible hood and two useful inner pockets. I fit a large in BD insulated jackets that are Slim or Regular fit, medium in Relaxed fit. The Approach is supposed to be Slim fit, but in a large it feels like it's a Regular+ fit compared to other BD down and synthetic insulated jackets. The arm length is good (shorter than other size large insulated jackets) but I'm not skinny and the sleeve size/volume is way more than needed. The volume across the chest/stomach is also more than needed but would accommodate fairly heavy layers underneath. It feels like a light-medium jacket that is sized like a parka.
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Ernest
Washington state
Warm but not a daily driver
9 months ago
Pros The jacket is very warm. I used it commuting in 40 deg weather The hood adjustment on the back works well Cons This jacket is not made for commuting. After a few weeks there were lots of dead spots on the shoulders and back. I tried washing then placing tennis balls in the dryer to fix it. The rest of the jacket puffed right back up but the dead spots remained flat.
Age:45–54
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'9"
No, I do not recommend this product
Frederic R.
Warm and windproof
7 months ago
A bit bigger than expected for size, had to return XL for a L at my cost :( but with the right fitting, wow. Super light, wind proof, snow proof, and warm. Not my first puffer but would never imagine a puffer could be so much windproof and rain/snowproof! T-shirt, fleece and this approach down hoody, good for -20C walk in Montreal. Was not expecting that much for something so light and thin.
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Taylor V.
Great Insulation
2 months ago
Perfect isulating layer while keeping wieght to a minumum. The material is super soft and comfortable to wear and is very warm. This is replacing my synthetic layer for hunting and skiing.
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Christopher S.
I haven’t tested this as
9 months ago
I haven’t tested this as a mid layer in the context of sport. I’ve only worn it around town a few times and to show it off at the climbing gym. So far it’s great, warm and really nice.
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Clifford C.
Great warm addition
10 months ago
Great addition as a layer or coat. Warm and comfortable with a fit that allows flexibility and movement. Love the light weight and packability. Tundra green was a beautiful surprise.
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Chris
Greenville, SC
Warm and Cozy
7 months ago
I love this jacket. It is super warm and cozy when it is cold out and the down insulation protects against cold winds. I highly recommend this jacket. :-)
Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Yes , I recommend this product
Kory W.
Fits well and is warm,
1 week ago
Fits well and is warm, picked this up for when I need some something a little warmer than the solution. I am 5’8” 180 lbs and large fits me well.
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Matthew C.
Warm as it gets
11 months ago
Great down that provides all the warmth that it promises. The hood is very large and will easily cover any helmet and leave room for movement.
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Kevin B.
All Mountain Puffy
8 months ago
Pair this with a hard shell and you ready for any severe snow conditions you may run into.
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