Montane Icarus lightweight down jacket

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Written By Chris Shirley MA FRGS

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Cost ★★★★☆

Performance ★★★★☆

Overall Score ★★★★☆

Verdict: A great, well-made micro-down jacket at a reasonably good price!

The Montane Icarus jacket boasts versatility and comfort, making it a good choice for a range of outdoor adventures in various conditions.

 

Its snug fit provides warmth without overheating, especially in cool, windy weather, while the synthetic PrimaLoft ThermoPlume fill offers a soft and comfortable feel akin to down insulation.

 

Despite its lightweight design, the jacket's Pertex® Quantum Eco outer fabric ensures durability and weather resistance, enhancing its performance in challenging environments.

 

While it may not match the compressibility of down jackets, the Icarus excels as part of a layering system, offering ample mobility and functionality with its high-placed pockets and elasticated cuffs.

 

Competitively priced, it delivers excellent value for outdoor enthusiasts seeking reliable warmth and comfort in a versatile package.

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Chris Shirley MA FRGS

About the Author:

Chris is the founder of Hiatus.Design, a mission-driven branding and website design company that works with clients all over the world.

Over the course of his life, he has travelled to more than 60 countries across six continents, earned two Guinness World Records, completed the legendary Marathon des Sables, summited Mont Blanc and unclimbed peaks in Asia, become a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS), rowed across the Atlantic Ocean and obtained a Masterʼs degree in Business Management (MA).

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