Black Diamond

Access Down Hoody - Women's

Love this hoody

Have used this hoody extensively while skiing in Idaho and found it to be incredibly warm and wind resistant. Highly recommend it.

Downy

Fits excellent, a great weight for summer and especially fall, at the crag, Acephale, Bow Valley, AB.

Good fit and warm. Blocks

Good fit and warm. Blocks wind better than other similar jackets.

Good all-around

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

L

Height:

5' 8"

I am happy with this jacket. I ordered a L in this jacket and a L in a similar Rab jacket and I'll keep both. I would note that the sizing is very different between the two. I am 5'8" with an hourglass shape so I like jackets that zip comfortably from my hips to my chest and have long enough sleeves. I also live in a cold climate so as the seasons go on I will layer under or over a puffer when going outside. The Rab jacket is slim fitting and I probably couldn't get away with much more than a light shirt underneath. The Black Diamond jacket in L is generous all over including the sleeves and the sleeves are more than long enough. This jacket might be packable in the pockets but there are no instructions and there's no stuff sack. While this is large all over, that will work well if I want to layer underneath or wear it over everyday outfits like thick sweaters. Similar to other reviewers, I have only tried this on and it's lost a couple of feathers.

Perfect just what I wanted !!! Warm and pack able!!!

Runs small

Purchased this jacket for a backpacking trip. I’m 5’6 and the large fits more like a medium. I would size up if you’re planning to do a lot of layering.

Great Puffy!

I've used this puffy in cold (high teens to the 50º range). It's been all over with a photography hiking pack rubbing on pressure points and it's held up great for two years and kept me warm. It's crazy light which is great for limiting what I'm carrying. 100%will buy another one.

Warm packable

Works well as a bridge to a warmer system or a good stand alone jacket

Best puffy for the money hands-down. I live in a place where we enjoy more than 50 subzero days a year - this jacket is well built, the fill stays in place on the shoulders, unlike many other brands that develop cold spots.

The only jacket that fits my shoulders!!!

I was STOKED to find this puffy as I am sized out of all other brands. I have broad shoulders, a large chest, and a big butt, and haven't been able to wear a puffy from any other brand. This one fits me PERFECTLY. It's incredibly warm and cozy, and has a lot of nice features. I love the fleece pockets and the elastic on the wrists, and I feel like I can really move around in it! The sleeves are also a nice length and would be awesome for somebody with long arms.