First impression
The jacket immediately makes a good impression. The heart of the jacket is the 800 cuin down filling. This is respectable and just below the current limit of approx. 900 cuin, which I know from the best down products. The mix ratio of 90 % down to 10 % feathers found here is the most common mix ratio and ensures high compressibility with sufficient structural stability of the down. Sometimes 95/5 is also available, but I have not yet owned such jackets. The down used is RDS-certified (Responsible Down Standard) - and therefore meets at least a minimum level of ethical behavior in down production.
According to the manufacturer, the outer material is made of 100% impregnated nylon with a water and wind repellent finish. This can be confirmed, but a DWR coating would still have been nice. It has two classic side pockets and an inside pocket.
The jacket can be compressed in the pack sack supplied and is therefore also suitable as a backup insulation layer on tour. Why this is included and the jacket is not simply stowed in an inner pocket (as with other models) is not entirely clear to me. In any case, the bag is big enough.
The pockets are also large enough and well positioned. However, I am a big fan of a Napoleon pocket and unfortunately this is not available here. However, as is so often the case, this is a matter of taste. I get by just fine without one.
Here is a brief overview of the features:
Loose, movement-oriented cut
Adjustable hood
Adjustable hem
Chin guard on the front zipper
2 outer pockets with zipper
1 inner pocket with zipper
Compressible, incl. pack sack
Two things stand out particularly positively for me in terms of design: firstly, the slightly longer cut in the seat area, which keeps you nice and warm. Why not always like this, dear outdoor industry? Secondly, the adjustability of the hood. It fits really well and the field of vision is maximum, although this means (you can't have the cake and eat it, too) that the cheek area is more exposed than with other models.
Tester and test conditions
I really liked the cut of the jacket. I am 1.75 and weigh 68 kg and am a size M. It fits very well. I can move easily in the jacket and I can also fit one or two thinner layers underneath. Not much more, but that makes sense and is certainly the intention. There are no annoying pressure points under the backpack straps, which speaks for the positioning of the chambers and the choice of material.
The jacket was used for several weeks at temperatures between -5 °C and +5 °C: on winter hikes, as a break jacket on ski tours and as an insulating mid-layer under a hard shell or coat in windy weather.
