MontBell

Alpine Light Down Parka - Women's

From freezing dawn patrols to motoring around on your scooter to waiting for the bus as a cold front swings through, the Montbell Women's Alpine Light Down Parka keeps you warm without weighing you down. The genius of this 800-fill down jacket is simplicity: uber-warm 800-fill down stuffed inside a super light, weather-resistant nylon shell. Since it weighs in at a mere 11.9 ounces and packs down to a tidy little package, you can stuff it into your carry-on for guaranteed warmth anywhere you go. Layer it under your ski shell, keep it handy on a backpacking trip, or wear it while you're taking a walking tour of Reykjavik.

The 800-fill down offers a warmth-to-weigh ratio not found in other materials. When you're packing for a pengiun-watching cruise, weight matters, but so does warmth. This parka means you won't even flirt with the luggage weight limit and you'll still stay toasty warm on deck for the duration of the day. Sewn through construction creates baffles, preventing the down from finding favorite spots in the jacket and leaving other spots bare.

Ballistic nylon and a taffeta lining offer two layers of weather and abrasion resistance. The DWR finish helps water bead on the jacket surface, letting you shake off drizzles with a quick twitch. Elasticized cuffs and an adjustable hem keep the chilly air out, and a smooth microfleece-lined collar feels comfy against your throat and chin. The roomy hood fits over your beanie to give you your own plush, warm microclimate, and hand pockets warm your wind-chilled fingers.