Patagonia Womens Ultralight Down Hoody Curacao (Autumn 2012)

We pulled a page from the official warmth-to-weight-ratio field guide to make the Ultralight Down Hoody. Top-notch 800-fill-power premium European goose down traps heat and the special edition nylon ripstop shell fabric, the lightest we've ever used for down, is half the weight and twice the strength of our other down shell fabrics. The sewn-through construction, tight channel pattern and just the right amount of down increase versatility for use in more moderate temperatures and diverse activities; a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish sheds snow. The slim silhouette (and low-profile, adjustable hood) maximizes thermal efficiency and suits its ideal uses: belay parka over light layers at shady autumn crags, minimalist summer alpine bivies and unmatched warmth layered under a shell. Pockets include: two zippered handwarmers and one zippered chest. A drawcord hem helps keep in the heat. Stuffsack included.

•The lightest weight, strongest shell fabric we’ve ever engineered for down garments; with a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish

•800-fill-power premium European goose down for low-bulk warmth

•Variegated channel construction stabilizes insulation and also allows the use of less down, creating an elegant, low-profile garment

•Low-profile, adjustable hood seals out wind

•Zippered pockets: Two handwarmers, one chest

•Drawcord hem seals out cold and spindrift

•Self-fabric stuff sack

•Shell and lining: 0.8-oz 10-denier 100% nylon ripstop with a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Insulation: 800-fill-power premium European goose down

•252 g (8.9 oz)

•Made in China.

Deluge® DWR

Patagonia’s proprietary durable water repellent fabric finish, Deluge DWR, lasts substantially longer than standard DWRs. Garments with the Deluge DWR finish have like-new repellency after years of extensive use.