Black Diamond presents ultralight down hoodie
26.8.2024
Translation: machine translated
The trend in mountain sports is clear: equipment is becoming lighter and lighter without compromising too much on performance. With the new "Deploy Down Hoody", the Black Diamond brand has now made a statement.
"The lightest down hoody in the world" is how Black Diamond announces the new "Deploy Down Hoody" for the 2024 winter collection. At a weight of 138 grams in the women's size M, it weighs about as much as two energy bars and is said to offer very good insulation.
For comparison: The already very light "Approach Hoody" from Black Diamond weighs 285 grams in women's size M according to the manufacturer's specifications.
High bulk and PFC-free impregnation
The "Deploy Down Hoody" provides warmth thanks to its 1000 cuin fill power. Cuin is a unit of measurement for thermal performance and stands for cubic inches. It measures the volume to which a compressed ounce (28.3 grams) of a material expands after 24 hours. Down with a fill power of 800 cuin or more is considered to be highly insulating.
The hoodie is particularly suitable for mountain sports activities where every gram counts. It can be stowed away in the sewn-in pocket. The zip ends at chest height and thus saves weight. It also increases insulation, as no cold can penetrate the seams. The hood provides additional warmth.
Source: Black Diamond
The outer shell is made of ripstop nylon and, according to the manufacturer, treated with a PFC-free, durable impregnation. Black Diamond is thus complying with the legal requirements in various countries that regulate or ban perfluorinated and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs), also known as "forever chemicals", in outdoor clothing.
If and when we will have the "Deploy Down Hoody" in our range is currently being clarified by our purchasing department.
Header image: Black Diamond / Christian Adam
Siri Schubert
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Siri.Schubert@digitecgalaxus.chResearch diver, outdoor guide and SUP instructor – I love being in, on and around water. Lakes, rivers and the ocean are my playgrounds. For a change of perspective, I look at the world from above while trail running or flying drones.
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