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What is the Glacium Hoodie?
The Glacium Hoodie is a reassuringly robust technical down jacket designed for reliable warmth and protection in cold mountain environments, whether for winter belaying, mountaineering, or alpine climbing.
Built with Montane's Mountain Fit for technical layering, it combines 700+FP ExpeDRY™ duck down with a PERTEX® Quantum Pro for reliable cold-weather protection in the mountains.
Materials & Technology
EXPE DRY® 700 Fill Power Duck Down
For warmth, Montane has used 230g of ExpeDRY™ 90/10 duck down for an exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio. The duck down has a fill power of 700+ and is RDS and Track my Down™ certified, reassuring you that it has come from responsible, ethical sources.
It's well known that down and water don't mix well, so to combat this, the down is treated with a specialised process called ExpeDRY™. ExpeDRY™ by Allied Feather is an innovative, chemical-free, non-toxic alternative to hydrophobic-treated down. ExpeDRY™ uses chemical-free gases to permanently bond non-toxic gold particles to the individual down clusters, aiding the evaporation of water molecules, causing the down to dry faster and stay dry in high humidity and extreme conditions. This highly effective ability to move moisture helps the down retain maximum loft (fluffiness) and deal with various sources of moisture such as rain, snow and sweat, making it ideal for challenging mountain environments.
PERTEX® Quantum Pro Outer with Reinforcements
The outer of the jacket is constructed from 30D PERTEX® Quantum Pro ripstop with 50D reinforcements in high wear areas.
PERTEX® Quantum Pro is made from recycled nylon and features a tightly woven construction that helps maximise the loft and efficiency of the down insulation while providing excellent wind resistance and durability, whilst still being lightweight and soft. They are designed to perfectly balance wind resistance and breathability, providing the ultimate performance for challenging mountain missions.
The Pertex® Quantum Pro outer features a microporous, weather-resistant coating to help protect against light rain and snow, whilst a non-fluorocarbon DWR (durable water repellent) finish encourages moisture to bead and roll off the fabric, making the jacket more suitable for use in cold or damp environments, where keeping the insulation warm and dry is crucial.
PEAQ Recycled Lining
Montane has lined the jacket with lightweight 20D PEAQ recycled nylon with a PFC/PFAS-Free DWR (durable water repellent), which helps protect the inside of the jacket from absorbing moisture. PEAQ Down lining uses bluesign® approved recycled nylon plain weave, which is durable and abrasion-resistant yet lightweight. The lining feels soft, breathable and smooth, improving comfort when layering and helping to regulate temperature during intense activity.
Features and Functionality
Mountain Hood
A cosy, helmet-compatible hood provides essential shelter from cold, exposed conditions. The hood features Montane's PIVOT 2 hood system, which can be adjusted with one hand to provide independent aperture and crown adjustment for a secure fit that naturally moves with your head, improving visibility in poor conditions.
Reinforced High-Wear Areas
Additional 50D PERTEX® Quantum Pro reinforcement panels are positioned across key high-wear zones to improve the jacket's durability in areas exposed to repeated abrasion. This helps make the jacket more resilient for technical mountain use whilst also helping extend its lifespan and protect the down insulation beneath.
Harness Compatible Pocket Layout
For storage, you'll find two YKK VISLON® NATULON® recycled zipped hand pockets and two generous zipped, insulated chest pockets that offer space for various quick-access essentials, such as snacks, energy gels and a GPS device, mobile phone and small guide books.
The pockets have been strategically placed to ensure they stay functional and accessible when wearing a climbing harness or rucksack hipbelt.
There is also an internal self-fabric stash pocket that's ideal for keeping spare gloves, a buff, and other mountain essentials close to hand.
Hi Loft Baffle Construction
The jacket features a wide baffle construction, designed to maximise the loft of the down insulation, whilst helping to reduce any cold spots across the jacket for maximum thermal efficiency.
Minimal offset seams help improve the jacket's overall durability and help minimise unnecessary weight, whilst also enhancing comfort during prolonged use.
Two-way YKK VISLON® NATULON® recycled Zip
The jacket is fastened with a two-way lightweight YKK VISLON® NATULON® recycled front zip, for low-bulk, easy fastening. The zip features an insulated front placket to help reduce heat loss through and prevent cold winds from entering the jacket.
Adjustable Hem
The jacket features an elasticated, adjustable bottom hem that lets you cinch it in over various layers to improve warmth retention by helping seal out cold air in exposed conditions.
Key Features
- PEAQ - Lightweight recycled nylon plain woven fabric with a non-fluorocarbon water repellent finish
- Wide baffle construction for increased warmth and less cold spots
- Utilising fabrics from Montane s Apex 8000 Down Jacket, mapped to reduce weight and improve durability in high wear zones
- Built on the Mountain Fit block with added volume for technical layering systems, dropped rear hem for added protection, and sleeve articulation that prioritises arm lift
- Pivot 2 adjustable helmet compatible hood system with separate aperture and crown adjustment
- Reach + fit construction offers unparalleled arm lift and articulation for excellent movement
- Insulated front placket and chest pockets prevent heat loss
- Reduction of vertical seams and enhanced pattern cutting improves durability, reduces weight and removes additional cold spots
- Offset seam intersections improve construction, durability and comfort
- Adjustable hood and hem for complete protection
- Self sealing glove compatible cuffs to lock in warmth
- 2-way YKK VISLON® NATULON® recycled CF zip
- 2x harness and pack compatible YKK NATULON® recycled zipped hand warmer pockets
- 2x harness and pack compatible YKK NATULON® recycled zipped external, insulated chest pockets
- Internal self-fabric stash pockets
How does the Glacium Hoodie fit?
The Glacium Hoodie features Montane's Mountain Fit, which is designed to provide ample room for a full technical layering system while maintaining unrestricted movement during climbing and mountaineering. A dropped rear hem provides additional warmth and coverage across the lower back, whilst articulated sleeves improve comfort when layering.
What is the Glacium Hoodie best for?
- Winter mountaineering
- Alpine climbing
- Cold-weather hiking
- Mountain expeditions
- Technical winter layering