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DAS Light Hoody
patagonia
Reviews (3)
Summary
The DAS Light Hoody is a lightweight synthetic insulated jacket with PlumaFill insulation that offers strong weather resistance and warmth for mountain adventures. It is packable, helmet-friendly with a storm-ready hood, and performs well for ski touring and cold-weather climbing, but it trades breathability for protection and comes at a premium price.
Pros
- +Lightweight
- +Weather-resistant
- +Warm
- +Durable
Cons
- -Expensive
- -Hard to stow in pocket
- -No internal pockets
- -Less breathable
- -Crinkly-sounding fabric
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The DAS Light Hoody is a warm, weather-protective insulated jacket built around a wind- and water-resistant shell with 65 g PlumaFill insulation. It’s lightweight and packable with a generous hood and long coverage, making it a strong four-season choice for skiing, climbing, and outdoor adventures. Drawbacks include a fragile shell and limited breathability, and it doesn’t compress fully into its pocket as claimed.
Pros
- +Excellent water resistance
- +Warm
- +Packable
- +Good fit and coverage
Cons
- -Shell material is fragile
- -Less breathable
- -Doesn't stuff into its pocket
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Patagonia's DAS Light Hoody is a top-tier synthetic insulated jacket designed for alpine climbing, delivering excellent warmth-to-weight, weather protection, and durability in harsh mountain conditions. It features a helmet-compatible hood, two-way front zipper, and chest pocket, with 65g PlumaFill insulation and a durable Pertex Quantum Pro shell; however, breathability is limited and it comes at a high price, making it less suitable for casual wear or high-output activities.
Pros
- +Climbing-oriented feature set: helmet-compatible hood, two-way front zip, chest pocket
- +65g PlumaFill insulation delivers warmth with low weight
- +Pertex Quantum Pro shell is water-resistant and durable for a light 10D fabric
Cons
- -Expensive
- -10D shell fabric is prone to tearing
- -Not as breathable as many active insulators