Black Diamond Approach Down Hoody Men's 800 Fill Water-Resistant Goose Down Jacket Black Medium

Alpine starts and cold belays demand warmth without weight. The Black Diamond Approach Down Hoody answers with 800-fill HyperDRY™ goose down in a stitch-through baffle, wrapped in a 10D ripstop shell with DWR. It packs into its own chest pocket, ready for the next pitch or bivy.

Who is it for

Built for alpine climbers, ski tourers, and backpackers who need a compressible midlayer or standalone jacket that shrugs off light precipitation and dries fast. The slim fit layers cleanly under a shell, while the helmet-compatible hood keeps you covered on technical routes.

Main features

• 800 fill power RDS-certified goose down with HyperDRY™ water-resistant treatment
• 10D nylon ripstop shell and lining with DWR finish for durability and weather resistance
• Helmet-compatible, single-pull adjustable hood
• Two zippered hand pockets and one internal zippered chest pocket that doubles as a stuff sack
• YKK® Vislon® zippers throughout for reliability in cold conditions
• Lightweight elastic cuffs and hem seal out drafts
• Highly compressible design packs into internal chest pocket

Specifications

• Insulation: 800 Fill Power RDS Certified HyperDRY™ Water-Resistant Goose Down
• Shell fabric: 10D Nylon Ripstop with DWR Finish
• Lining fabric: 10D Nylon
• Fit: Slim / Athletic
• Hood: Helmet-compatible, single-pull adjustable
• Pockets: 2 zippered hand pockets, 1 internal zippered chest pocket
• Packability: Packs into internal chest pocket
• Zippers: YKK® Vislon®
• Cuffs: Lightweight elastic
• Hem: Lightweight elastic
• Water resistance: DWR (Durable Water Repellent) treated shell, water-resistant down
• Sustainability certification: Responsible Down Standard (RDS)
• Construction: Stitch-through baffle
• Intended use: Mid-layer or outer layer for alpine climbing, ski touring, backpacking
• Colour: Black
• Size: Medium

Tips

Layer it under a waterproof shell for maximum warmth in wet conditions, or wear it alone during high-output activities. To pack, simply stuff the jacket into the internal chest pocket and zip it shut.