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.




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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.
I love this jacket. Bought it when I forgot my down jacket in a trip. I love how lightweight it is and how warm it is. Slightly water resistant as well. No rush jacket so no extra pockets on the inside and small lightweight zippers. Hood has a cord to tighten as needed. Best hood and neck zipper without being too tight in the neck.