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What is the Anti Freeze XPD Hoodie?
The Anti Freeze XPD is perfect for cold weather protection in challenging, exposed mountain environments. It uses lightweight Pertex Quantum Pro for windproof and weather-resistant protection, whilst water-resistant HyperDRY™ down delivers exceptional warmth for its weight. It's constructed using premium recycled materials without compromising performance, with some pretty hefty eco-credentials it’s an excellent choice for more sustainably focused adventurers.
What is it made from?
The Anti Freeze XPD uses a 100% recycled Pertex® Quantum Pro outer, 300g of HyperDRY™ 750 Fill Power duck down and a PEAQ 100% recycled Nylon lining with a PFC-Free DWR finish.
Insulation: The beating heart of this jacket is the HyperDRY™ down insulation that provides maximum thermal performance on exposed mountain routes. It's filled with 300g of high-quality duck down with a fill power of 750 and is R.D.S certified, reassuring you that it has come from sustainable, ethical sources.
HyperDRY™ down is down insulation that has been treated to add water repellency. The treatment is PFC-free and makes the insulation up to 40 times more hydrophobic than untreated down and four times faster drying. HyperDRY™ treatments also use 25 times less water and five times less chemistry to achieve the same level of performance as conventional methods.
Can't quite catch the lingo? Here's a quick breakdown.
Fill power - Fill power measures the warmth and efficiency of the down, alongside its ability to loft/fluff up. A rating of 750 fill power means that 1oz of this down fills 750 cubic inches of space when fully lofted.
R.D.S - The Responsible Down Standard ensures that the down is sourced from happy birds who haven't been plucked and have been well cared for.
Hydrophobic - Hydrophobic down dries out and lofts quicker, resisting moisture from light rain or sweat that may build up inside the jacket during intense mountain activity. PFC-free Hydrophobic finishes like HyperDRY™ are not fluorinated and therefore don't cause damage to the environment like previously used fluorinated treatments.
Outer: The Anti Freeze XPD uses a high-performance 20D Pertex® Quantum Pro-face fabric. It's created from 100% recycled Nylon and uses tightly woven fibres for excellent wind resistance and durability whilst still being lightweight and soft.
Pertex® Quantum Pro is designed to perfectly balance wind resistance and breathability, providing the ultimate performance for intense, fast-paced mountain missions. This fabric has a microporous coating to provide excellent water resistance, making it more suitable for use in cold or damp environments where keeping warm and dry is crucial.
Lining: The inner fabric is a PEAQ 20D lining that is made from 100% recycled Nylon. It feels supremely comfortable next to the skin and is highly breathable. The lining is treated with a PFC-Free DWR (durable water repellent) to encourage rain and snow to bead off the material. PFC-free finishes are free from fluorinated chemicals that cause damage to the environment.
What are its features?
The Anti Freeze XPD features a stitch-through box-wall baffle construction. These larger baffles use less stitching than narrow baffles, improving heat retention as there are fewer holes in the material because less stitching is required. Stitch-through baffles also help prevent down migration as the down stays inside each individual baffle, giving an even spread of warmth throughout.
A fully adjustable hood protects you from the elements and lets you easily cinch it close to the face to shield you from harsh winds. The inner collar has a soft tricot lining that adds to the hood's snug feeling, helping to keep you cosy on more exposed routes or in harsher conditions. A reinforced peak to the top of the hood helps to keep rain and snow away from your face by providing a little extra coverage above the forehead.
A two-way YKK® Vislon® front zip offers plenty of ventilation options, making the jacket ideal for high and low-energy activities. Two-way zips are great for technical or steep ascents as they give you the option to unzip the bottom half for more flexibility around the waist and hips.
For storage, two zipped hand pockets are ideal for keeping trail snacks easily accessible or warming up your hands when standing still. These pockets feel nice and roomy and are strategically positioned so they are accessible whilst using a climbing harness. There are also two zipped chest pockets to stow away more valuable belongings like a mobile phone, keys or GPS device. A large internal dump pocket offers space for storing your gloves and beanie when not in use, so you don't have to worry about dropping them in the snow and spending the rest of the day with cold, wet hands - which is no fun on exposed mountain routes, when at least three pairs of gloves are essential!
The cuffs are pre-elasticated, offering improved freedom of movement around the wrists for technical manoeuvres or handling kit. Elasticated cuffs also help keep the heat in by drawing the material closer to the skin when it's not being stretched out.
Finally, an adjustable drawcord hem allows you to cinch in excess material, sealing out the elements and keeping vital warm air inside the jacket.
How does it fit?
The Anti-Freeze XPD features Montane's expedition fit, which has extra space to allow you to create a technical layering system for cold environments.
Features
- Box wall baffle construction reduces heat loss and improves down loft to maximise performance
- Fully adjustable hood with a reinforced peak offers exceptional fit and protection
- Brushed tricot inner collar for added next-to-skin comfort
- Elasticated cuffs to lock in warmth and protect against cold wind
- YKK Vislon two-way centre front zip adds harness-compatible protection
- YKK reverse coil chest pockets for ease to reach secure storage
- YKK reverse coil hand pockets positioned for harness protection
- Fully adjustable hem to minimise heat loss and keep out wind
- Internal dump pocket for easy access storage for larger items
- Expedition Fit