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MontBell U.L. Down Inner Jacket

mount-bell.jpgMontBell U.L. Down Inner Jacket – Made to handle lots of gear.

One cant say enough good things about the MontBell U.L. Down Inner Jacket. With such a great design and high quality down, it is easy to see why so many backpackers not only swear by it, but also make it their everyday jacket. The MontBell U.L. Down Inner Jacket is perfect on its own or as a mid layer.

The words ultra light in the MontBell U.L. Down Inner Jackets name shouldn’t be underestimated. This sucker weighs less than a tee shirt! The MontBell U.L. Down Inner Jacket barley tips the scales at 6.9 ounces. The 800 fill goose down in this jacket is amazing. It has a superb spring back rate after being packed.

Just because it’s light doesn’t mean it isn’t warm. The MontBell U.L. Down Inner Jacket can block more wind and stay just as warm as the best fleece jackets out there. Not to mention you could carry it around in your water bottle if you wanted.

The quick & dirty:

Where you can get one:
Moosejaw: $140

Why it rocks:

  • 800 fill down
  • 15d Ballistic airtight nylon
  • DWR coating
  • 2 hand pockets
  • Watert repellant

Why it bites:

  • Not a lot of pockets or extra features

Seat-of-the-pants rating: 8 out of 10

The MontBell U.L. Down Inner Jacket is perfect for the ultra light hiker or the backpacker who has a tendancy to get cold. Because of its packability, the MontBell U.L. Down Inner Jacket is easy enough to throw into your pack and not even know its there.

Looking to buy? Check out these sites:
Moosejaw: $140