How to Choose Insulated Jackets

This 1,000-fill-power down jacket from Black Diamond weighs less than 5 ounces. Stuff it in your pack when you head out on mountain missions and know you've always got a layer of warmth on hand.
Imported.
View all Black Diamond Women's Down Jackets| Best Use | Hiking Climbing |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 4-denier, 17 g/m² 100% nylon ultralight rip stop |
| Lining Fabric | 4-denier, 17 g/m² 100% nylon ultralight rip stop |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Down |
| Insulation | 1,000-fill-power goose down (95% down/5% feather) |
| Warmth | Warmer |
| Hood | Yes |
| Packable | Yes |
| Back Length | Hip-length |
| Back Length (in.) | 26 inches |
| Gender | Women's |
| Weight | 4.94 ounces |
| XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical Size | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | |||||||
| Chest | 31 - 32 | 32.5 - 34 | 34.5 - 36 | 36.5 - 38.5 | 39 - 41.5 | 42 - 45 | ||||||
| Bust | 31 - 32 | 32.5 - 34 | 34.5 - 36 | 36.5 - 38.5 | 39 - 41.5 | 42 - 45 | ||||||
| Sleeve Length | 29.5 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 31 | 31 | 31 | ||||||
| Waist | 23.5 - 25 | 25.5 - 27 | 27.5 - 29 | 29.5 - 31.5 | 32 - 35 | 35.5 - 39 | 26 - 27 | 27 - 28 | 28 - 29 | 29 - 30 | 30 - 31 | 31 - 32.5 |
| Hip | 32.5 - 34 | 34.5 - 36 | 36.5 - 38 | 38.5 - 40.5 | 41 - 43.5 | 44 - 47.5 | 35 - 36 | 36 - 37 | 37 - 38 | 38 - 39 | 39 - 40 | 40 - 41.5 |
| Inseam | 29.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 30.5 |
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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This jacket is super light, and very warm for how light it is! There are definitely warmer jackets out there but this is exactly what I wanted. Just know that the material is very thin, and I would not wear this if you are doing anything strenuous, bushy, wouldn’t climb in it , but as long as you’re dry and using it for a camo jacket or something it’s all good
I waited a long time to purchase --partly because of the price, and partly because I worried about how easily such a lightweight shell might snag. I finally bought it because the color and design were too fabulous to resist. The warmth-to-weight ratio is fantastic, and the jacket feels amazing on. But even wearing it very cautiously, within a month I ducked under a branch in a parking lot and the fabric snagged in two places. Not exactly backcountry abuse—just normal life. I immediately had to order two repair patches… and a third for the inevitable next snag. It’s a beautiful, warm, ultralight layer, but be prepared to baby this jacket or patch it often.
I watched this jacket for a while before buying—it’s beautifully made, super lightweight, and packs down small. I also really love the color. My hesitation was how thin the shell material seemed and whether it might snag easily. Unfortunately, after wearing it maybe ten times in normal day-to-day use (no outdoor adventures yet), my concern proved right. While ducking under a small tree branch in a parking lot, the fabric snagged in two places - two holes! I’m super disappointed at this price point. I’ve ordered a couple of patch kits to repair the damage—and an extra one for the next inevitable snag. I wish the material were just a bit more durable because otherwise, this jacket is perfect in every way.