Superior Down V-Neck Vest

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The Montbell Superior Down V-Neck Vest is a versatile, lightweight insulation piece with 800-fill power EX Down. It offers exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio and has a collarless design and snap button closure.

Montbell says: 

Designed to provide comfortable warmth in a highly compressible design. Collarless and allows easy layering while snap fasteners minimizes bulk and promote soft comfort. Greatly useful at a campsite, in town and in an office.

Our Verdict

The Montbell Superior Down V-Neck Vest is a versatile and lightweight insulation piece designed to provide comfortable warmth in a highly compressible package. Filled with high-quality 800-fill power EX Down, this vest offers an exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio, making it an ideal layering piece for various outdoor activities. The collarless design and snap button closure allow easy layering while minimising bulk, ensuring a sleek and comfortable fit.

The 20-denier nylon ripstop outer and 10-denier Ballistic Airlight ripstop lining provide durability and water-resistant protection. The vest also includes two hand pockets for added warmth and convenience and a stuff sack for easy packing. With weights ranging from 109g (Small) to 142g (XLarge), this vest balances lightweight performance and reliable insulation, making it a versatile choice for hiking and camping.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

(Unfortunately, we are unable to ship MontBell products outside of the UK)

Features

• High-quality 800 Fill Power EX Down
• Sewn Through Construction
• Downproofing treatment
• Snap Button Closure
• 2 hand pockets
• Stuff sack included

Specifications

• Small weighs:  109g
• Medium weighs: 114g
• Large weighs: 127g
• XLarge weighs: 142g

Material & Construction

• Fill weight: 27g
• Insulation: 800 Fill Power EX Down 
• Outer: 20-denier nylon ripstop (water repellent finish)
• Lining: 10-denier Ballistic Airlight nylon ripstop (water repellent finish)

At Montbell, we source down from both the European and Asian markets to satisfy a variety of characteristics (supply/availability, low cost, consistent quality, humane practices, etc.) and maintain our lofty standards. Every season we seek to balance the superior quality for which we are known and the lowest possible raw materials cost. We change down sourcing companies frequently to insure that our customers have access to superior products at the lowest price possible. In the course of these efforts, Montbell never purchases down from operations that practice “live-plucking” methods. We only utilize down plumes and feathers collected as a by-product of water fowl raised to meet the demands of the food industry.

We will continue to look for sources of down that maximize value to our customers and allow Montbell products to perform at the highest level.

Help & advice:

• Choosing a Down Jacket
• Down Quality
• All About Down
• Montbell Warmth Guide 22/23