A women's down jacket from Katabatic Gear insulated with 850 fill power down, designed as an outer layer for lightweight trips. The current version adds a more relaxed fit, an updated shell fabric and internal drop-in pockets.
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Against every one of the insulated jackets in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
The lightest of the insulated jackets on record is Western Mountaineering Flash Vest at 5.0 oz — 133 g less for $21 more.
The cheapest is Sitka Kelvin Aerolite Jacket at $210.00 — $69 less.
Main models on the same shelf, compared with the Tarn Down Jacket (Women's) on the makers’ published figures; the tick on each bar is the Tarn Down Jacket (Women's).
Western Mountaineering
Flash Vest
4.7 oz lighter (133 g)
$21 more
Western Mountaineering
Flight Vest
3.2 oz lighter (90 g)
$46 more
Zpacks
Down Jacket
2.9 oz lighter (83 g)
$96 more
Not ranked: 6 with no published weight.
See all 4 →Not ranked: 6 with no published list price.
Open in search →What fill power measures, why the 900-fill Rab Mythic Ultra weighs more than twice as much as the 850-fill Western Mountaineering QuickFlash, and how to choose between down and synthetic. A comparison of published maker specs for seven insulated jackets.
Winter warmth comes from a system: stacked pads, insulation that copes with damp, a regulated stove and traction, built from products in our catalogue.
