What is the Caldus XT Hoodie 2.0?
The Montane Caldus XT Hoodie 2.0 is a soft and practical, high-pile fleece hooded jacket designed to provide a balance of breathable warmth and moisture regulation to keep you comfortable in cold environments, whether you're relaxing between adventures or exploring the great outdoors in winter.
Although primarily designed for hikers, hill walkers and mountaineers, this fleece works exceptionally well as a cosy midlayer for everyday use, whether walking the dog, road tripping in your campervan or relaxing between adventures.
Materials & Technology
Thermo HL High-Loft Fleece
Thermo HL is a double-sided high-loft fleece designed to maximise warmth while maintaining excellent breathability. The deep pile construction traps warm air efficiently, allowing it to work exceptionally well as an insulating layer underneath a waterproof shell jacket in cold, wet weather or on its own in dry, cold conditions.
Hydrophobic fibres reduce moisture absorption and improve drying times, which helps maintain comfort during high-output activities in cold conditions. The fabric also provides mechanical stretch, allowing unrestricted movement when climbing, scrambling or hiking.
Vector Lite Reinforcement Fabric
The fleece features a Vector Lite fabric reinforcement on one side of the chest for added durability and light wind protection.
Vector Lite is a lightweight, plain-weave softshell fabric with two-way stretch. It provides good levels of abrasion resistance and durability without adding excessive bulk to the fleece. This fabric reinforcement is finished with a non-fluorocarbon DWR (durable water repellent) finish to shed light moisture, ideal for protecting the pockets' contents from the elements.
Features and Functionality
Cosy Hood for Cold Conditions
The low-profile elasticated hood adds additional warmth and thermal protection when temperatures drop or when the wind picks up on exposed trails. The hood fits close enough for maximum warmth, whilst still allowing enough room to pop a beanie on underneath on chilly days.
High-Pile Fleece for Efficient Warmth
The luxurious high-pile fleece design maximises warmth by trapping large amounts of air within the fabric's structure, creating not only an efficient, but extremely comfortable fleece to wear. This high-pile construction works particularly well in cold environments where insulation and breathability are needed to keep you comfortable throughout the day.
Pack and Harness Compatible Pocket Layout
For storage, you'll find two zipped hand warmer pockets for quick access to essentials such as a mobile phone, a beanie or snacks. The pockets are positioned to remain accessible when wearing a climbing harness or rucksack hip belt, ensuring they stay functional, whatever the adventure.
An additional zipped chest pocket provides secure storage for other quick-access essentials such as energy gels, a GPS device or gloves.
Durable Recycled YKK NATULON® Zips
The jacket is fastened with a YKK NATULON® recycled front zip that provides reliable performance while reducing environmental impact. The full-length zip allows quick ventilation to help regulate temperature, should you start to warm up on steep ascents.
Key Features
- Thermo HL double-sided high-loft fleece for maximum warmth
- Hydrophobic fibres reduce moisture retention and improve drying times
- Vector Lite reinforcement fabric on the chest with two-way stretch and abrasion resistance
- Non-fluorocarbon durable water repellent (DWR) finish on chest reinforcements
- Low-profile elasticated hood for additional thermal protection
- YKK NATULON® recycled centre front zip
- Two harness and pack-compatible zipped handwarmer pockets
- One zipped chest pockets with durable overlay fabric
- Regular fit designed for versatile use
How does the Caldus XT Hoodie 2.0 fit?
The Caldus XT Hoodie 2.0 features Montane's regular fit, designed to sit close enough to the body for optimal thermal efficiency, yet still fit comfortably over a baselayer or light midlayer. This works exceptionally well underneath a waterproof shell jacket, providing warmth without restricting movement or feeling overly bulky.
What is the Caldus XT Hoodie 2.0 best for?
- Winter hiking and hillwalking
- Everyday use running errands, walking the dog or working from home
- For warmth in the evenings when camping or campervanning
- Mountaineering and alpine climbing
- As part of a technical layering system in cold conditions
- Static warmth during rest stops or setting up camp