Mountain Hardwear Phantom Alpine Down Hooded Jacket - Men's Black, XL

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve used this jacket on some bitterly cold alpine mornings, and the loft starts working immediately. The Diamond Fuse shell feels light but holds up against pack straps and rough transitions, and the hood works well over a helmet. I appreciate how reliably it layers under a shell when wind starts ripping across the ridge.""We gear up for cold, high-elevation objectives with the Phantom Alpine Down Hooded Jacket, knowing its warmth-to-weight performance keeps us steady when temperatures drop fast. On early starts, when the trail is frozen and the air feels thin, the 800-fill down lofts quickly and traps heat as we move toward steeper terrain. The Diamond Fuse ripstop shell resists abrasion from ice tools and pack straps, giving us confidence in a lightweight design built for rugged travel. As elevation increases and the wind sharpens, the helmet-compatible hood locks in warmth without compromising movement. Elastic cuffs and a cinchable hem keep heat close while maintaining a streamlined fit beneath our outer shell. Four pockets stash gloves, gels, and essentials without interrupting the jacket’s clean profile. When weather shifts, the DWR finish buys us time to adjust layers before snow or spindrift accumulates. Purpose-built for cold exposure and dynamic terrain, the Phantom Alpine Down Hooded Jacket balances insulation, durability, and ease of movement for alpine travel across winter ridgelines, glacier approaches, and summit pushes."

Price: $469.99 from Backcountry