![]() There's a lot to love about the Cerium LT Hoody - it's hyper-lightweight at 11 ounces, but doesn't sacrifice warmth for its feather-light feel. Hayley Helms What I liked about Arc'teryx's hoody While it's reliable for everyday casual use, I would probably opt for another pick for more technical or extreme activities and environments. The Stretchdown Hoodie doesn't pack down as small as other jackets I've tried, and I had to make adjustments in my packing routine for it, knowing it would take up more real estate in my pack than more packable options. Although I would definitely wear Mountain Hardwear's hoodie on more potentially abrasive activities like bouldering or hiking through brambles - since I wouldn't care as much if it got ripped or scratched - the sizing does run a little large, when ends up letting more air flow through openings the Arc'teryx just doesn't have. This was most annoying when I was trying to put it on in our GoFast camper: I didn't want to wake my sleeping partner, but I wanted to be warm as I headed outside.Īlthough the down hoodie is lightweight and easy to wear for lots of activities, I personally think it lacks the streamlined, almost tailored look of premium brands (like our next contestant below). Like many other down jackets, the Strechdown Hoody is noisy - every time I moved my arms or turned my torso, that classic, semi-scratchy noise down jacket noise would come from the jacket. What I didn't like about MH's Stretchdown Hoody I wore mine on winter desert trips, hikes to hot springs in the Sierra Nevada and on climbing trips in Sedona and Joshua Tree, and it went seamlessly between activities. The look is more boxy, and less fitted than more technical down jackets, and that's what I liked about it: it's a casual, everyday down option that mixes warmth, lightness and style into one relatively affordable package. ![]() ![]() At just under 18 ounces, it was easy to stuff into my pack when things got too warm. Overall it's a comfortable and easy to wear jacket, and although it's quite a bit heavier than the Arc'teryx, if I didn't wear them back to back, I would still highlight just how lightweight MH's hoody feels when on-body. Pockets of 700fp down insulation are woven into the jacket, resulting in the non-traditional square baffling of the hoodie. When it comes to Mountain Hardwear's Stretchdown Hoody, it's all in the name: the brand integrated a single, stretchy 20-denier double-weave face fabric into the design, providing greater articulation than many down jackets available today. Technical performance and active fit with a visual twist, it's the two-in-one solution you've been missing that'll eliminate your après change-out for good.Ĭenter Back Length: 27.5 IN / 69.Hayley Helms What I liked about this hoody A versatile go-to for skinning up tracks at your local hill or pedaling the fat bike, this long-sleeve crew gets more mileage than its competition. But often, even the best bases don't see beyond the shell of our ski-wear. ![]() Not much can compete with your all-around baselayer, especially when it's as soft as this. This piece is excellent and fully functional. This item has been lightly worn but has a spot on the inside right sleeve (see picture). ![]()
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