Love your videos and humour, plus good gear content and spectacular scenery! You had me cringing when you used the knife to open the package. The cut down effct was brilliant! 🤣🤣👍🏻
Currently considering both montbell down and the thermawrap, really perfect video for the info I need. You also have the thermawrap review! And your videography is really enjoyable, subbing!
Excellent review!!! Having worked on Norweigan ships in the past I really appriciate your humor! I almost spit out my coffee watching this review. I currently have a older Arcteryx Atom hoodie (gen 1) and was looking to buy the Montbell Plasma 1000 jacket for travel use. I'm extremely limited on the size & weight I can take with me for work. I'm currently working in the mediteranian but live in Canada, so I have to pack travel clothes that cover temps from -40 to +40, which is always challenging.
Thanks for the review. I love this jacket, the weight alone makes it seem as though it is a gift from another planet. It literally feels like a trash bag weight-wise. I have not done a lot of hiking with it, but as he said in the video down jackets can more so be for static wear in the cold. I’ve worn it in quite cold temps (a little under 20F) for shorter periods and moderate temps for longer periods. It worked out well. A few things: - Obviously it does NOT have a hood. On the ultralight subreddit, a lot of hikers said they prefer a hood on their puffy, but a lot also said they didn’t. The ones who didn’t said they had a hood on their base layer and rain shell, and also a merino buff and cap, or a balaclava. Ultimately it’s up to you. For travel and urban settings, I think this jacket is tough to beat. For serious outdoor adventures in super cold temps, I’d probably get something with a hood…but no hood might be doable with the right alternatives. - This jacket is delicate and can leak down. You have to be pretty careful with it. Don’t bushwhack in it, wear it under a shell. Read the care guide. - The Japanese version (as in the one you order on their Japanese website) is A LOT cheaper than the USA version. It also has pockets! However, the fit is a bit different. I ordered from the Japanese site, and I find that the torso length of the jacket is pretty short. It’s still wearable but I wish it was a couple inches longer. Read their sizing chart. - This jacket is not super warm. It is extremely warm for the weight (it really does feel like a trash bag in terms of weight) but it weighs so little that it isn’t necessarily a super warm jacket. It is certainly pretty warm, especially when layered, but in very cold temps for prolonged periods, you might wish you had something more robust. So ultimately… If you are going to be hiking in seriously cold temps and need extra warmth around camp, I’d maybe look at a different jacket. Montbell makes much warmer jackets that are heavier and have more features (like a hood) but still light. If you want something that can be used for less extreme outdoor adventures, an excellent mega-ultra-turbo-lightweight travel jacket that packs down teeny tiny small, or a hoodless puffy to sport around town, this jacket f*king rules. The weight is absolutely mind-blowing. Really, I think this is a great jacket to have. I’ll probably get a warmer one with a hood to really tackle the coldest temps. But this is still a very useful for the use cases I described above, and is a very unique product that satisfies those niches well. Hope that helps!
Hi Frogturtle thanks for your long comment, you have some great points and I agree - it all comes down to the weight - I bought this jacket for long summer hikes. I was on an 8 day long trip to Eemundsmarka wilderness area in Norway, and the Montbell Plasma 1000 was just fantastic - I have a link here to that video; 8 Days In The Wild:th-cam.com/video/lxRpRKPw3lI/w-d-xo.html
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 thank you and it’s an honor to hear from you. And thank you for taking the time to post these videos and I’ll keep watching. Cheers.
Hans, your videos make me smile and laugh out loud. They are Sooo entertaining. I love your sense of humour. Oh and the content and review is spot on. Well done. Keep making videos my friend. Blue Boy
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 Oh thats a relief. I was sad for you that you got a hole in your beautiful new jacket. I am glad your jacket is still unholy! I agree the jacket would benefit in warmth with a bit more down. But If you want a bit more high loft (900 - 1000) down then you could consider the EX Light Down Anorak euro.montbell.com/products/disp.php?cat_id=25010&p_id=2301351&gen_cd=1 which has about 2x the down at 85g and weighs 215 grams total but its ONLY 900 loft - oh dear the compromises we have to make! I have considered this jacket for a long time as I love the combo of weight and down weight (almost 40% of total weight is down 85/215 = 40%) and I love the non zippered tunnel pockets. I also find this style of jacket with only a half zip to be warmer than a full zip as the front zipper is a big long cold spot where heat can escape. I also have tried the Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka euro.montbell.com/products/disp.php?cat_id=25010&p_id=2301257&gen_cd=1 and it is very warm and super puffed with 1000 loft at about 40% Down weight (96g down / 237g total = 40%) But it has full centre zip and zippered pockets which again I find are significant heat loss areas. All the best
Yes it is difficult with all these compromises 😊 the Plasma 1000 is so light - I will bring it anyway - also for winter hiking here in Scandinavia - it fits perfectly under my Arcteryex Atom Hoody. But for three season hiking it is perfect - and the weight savings are significant. I have looket at many down jackets - the Plasma is my only real ultralight item - if I can resist using It for daily use, it will last for many years. Another thing about the Plasma, is that it is very useful to wear wile sleeping, and the many long ours I spent in the the tent in the shoulder seasons and winter time, its very dark here in Scandinavia - this time of year. 🇩🇰💁🏕
Tillykke du bliver glad for den - så let at du ikke er i tvivl om at den med på tur Har du købt i Monbell butikken i Schweiz og hvilken farve har du valgt ?
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 Ja, købt over nettet, i sort. Jeg har også modellen m. hætte, EX LIGHT DOWN ANORAK. Super god, men nok mest til vinterbrug 👍 Hilsen Morten
Funny video. Great review. I feel the same about this peice. I think the plasma alpine down is a lot warmer. I have seen it. Very puffy. I am considering an alpinelight. Tried the superior down but it is just too little down to keep me warm. Did you consider the ex light also? How do you like the new copper spur hv ul2?
It is very difficult to chose which MB down jacket there is best, the warmer the heavier ha ha - the Copper Spur is very nice and 3 persons version have plenty of room for 2 person - review: th-cam.com/video/1UMgL6YBK28/w-d-xo.html
im not disrespecting it , going up scotland a lot spending time in the mountains . tests clothing double quick , sorts the real outdoor gear from the almost brands , being warm isnt enough with horizontal rain hitting you at ridiculous velocity , finds its way through every stitch on the jacket , all fjallraven jackets fail this weather to , puts them in the expensive dog walkers bracker !
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 thanks for the honesty guys , i swapped out for a mountain equipment kryos .. its a lot better ..and warm in the coldest places .
you should never wear this jacket without a rain shell when it’s raining. it will fail quickly. it should be used as a mid layer under a rain shell in inclement weather :)
Love your videos and humour, plus good gear content and spectacular scenery!
You had me cringing when you used the knife to open the package. The cut down effct was brilliant! 🤣🤣👍🏻
Hi Hoser7 - thanks, finally someone understands my humor 😅
Best review ever. Love your editing and humor!
Hi Zuzanna ha ha glad you like it ☺️
Thank you for the great review, your back country is beautiful!
Hi Alex Eng - thanks for the kind words 💁🇩🇰
Great Video!! I loved all the clips. All the detail and your experience makes for a great review.
Thanks Marissa 😊🇳🇴
Currently considering both montbell down and the thermawrap, really perfect video for the info I need. You also have the thermawrap review!
And your videography is really enjoyable, subbing!
Hi Edward - thanks very much - here is my Thermawrap review: th-cam.com/video/L2Lmd1t7joI/w-d-xo.html
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"Black is the right choice for covert operations..." LOL. Great video!
Ha ha glad that you understand my humor 😅
So funny! Love your quirky videos!
Hi Kyra - ha ha - thanks 😊
It makes so much fun to watch your videos 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thanks very much
best jacket review ever! new fan here.
Hello D Lai - sorry for the late response, I have been out hiking 🏕 thanks very much 💁
Excellent review!!! Having worked on Norweigan ships in the past I really appriciate your humor! I almost spit out my coffee watching this review. I currently have a older Arcteryx Atom hoodie (gen 1) and was looking to buy the Montbell Plasma 1000 jacket for travel use. I'm extremely limited on the size & weight I can take with me for work. I'm currently working in the mediteranian but live in Canada, so I have to pack travel clothes that cover temps from -40 to +40, which is always challenging.
Hi John - thanks very much - get the jacket you wound regret it.
Seems like an interesting job you have - it with some difficult gear choices 😃
Thanks for the review. I love this jacket, the weight alone makes it seem as though it is a gift from another planet. It literally feels like a trash bag weight-wise.
I have not done a lot of hiking with it, but as he said in the video down jackets can more so be for static wear in the cold. I’ve worn it in quite cold temps (a little under 20F) for shorter periods and moderate temps for longer periods. It worked out well.
A few things:
- Obviously it does NOT have a hood. On the ultralight subreddit, a lot of hikers said they prefer a hood on their puffy, but a lot also said they didn’t. The ones who didn’t said they had a hood on their base layer and rain shell, and also a merino buff and cap, or a balaclava. Ultimately it’s up to you. For travel and urban settings, I think this jacket is tough to beat. For serious outdoor adventures in super cold temps, I’d probably get something with a hood…but no hood might be doable with the right alternatives.
- This jacket is delicate and can leak down. You have to be pretty careful with it. Don’t bushwhack in it, wear it under a shell. Read the care guide.
- The Japanese version (as in the one you order on their Japanese website) is A LOT cheaper than the USA version. It also has pockets! However, the fit is a bit different. I ordered from the Japanese site, and I find that the torso length of the jacket is pretty short. It’s still wearable but I wish it was a couple inches longer. Read their sizing chart.
- This jacket is not super warm. It is extremely warm for the weight (it really does feel like a trash bag in terms of weight) but it weighs so little that it isn’t necessarily a super warm jacket. It is certainly pretty warm, especially when layered, but in very cold temps for prolonged periods, you might wish you had something more robust.
So ultimately…
If you are going to be hiking in seriously cold temps and need extra warmth around camp, I’d maybe look at a different jacket. Montbell makes much warmer jackets that are heavier and have more features (like a hood) but still light. If you want something that can be used for less extreme outdoor adventures, an excellent mega-ultra-turbo-lightweight travel jacket that packs down teeny tiny small, or a hoodless puffy to sport around town, this jacket f*king rules. The weight is absolutely mind-blowing.
Really, I think this is a great jacket to have. I’ll probably get a warmer one with a hood to really tackle the coldest temps. But this is still a very useful for the use cases I described above, and is a very unique product that satisfies those niches well.
Hope that helps!
Hi Frogturtle thanks for your long comment, you have some great points and I agree - it all comes down to the weight - I bought this jacket for long summer hikes. I was on an 8 day long trip to Eemundsmarka wilderness area in Norway, and the Montbell Plasma 1000 was just fantastic - I have a link here to that video; 8 Days In The Wild:th-cam.com/video/lxRpRKPw3lI/w-d-xo.html
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 yes I enjoy mine a lot. it seems great for that use! cheers
Excellent review and highly entertaining. Instant like and subscribe. Thank you.
Hi Daq glad you like my humor and welcome to the channel 😊
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 thank you and it’s an honor to hear from you. And thank you for taking the time to post these videos and I’ll keep watching. Cheers.
Hi Daq it’s comments like yours that inspire me, thanks for your nice feedback 🙂🙂
Hans, your videos make me smile and laugh out loud. They are Sooo entertaining. I love your sense of humour. Oh and the content and review is spot on. Well done. Keep making videos my friend. Blue Boy
Hi friend - thanks very much 😊 looking foreward to you review 😌
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 Oh, by the way, what was that piece of blue tape on the sleeve of the jacket from? Did you put a hole in the jacket somehow?
No - just a practical joke - in the start of the video I cut the jacket 😜
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 Oh thats a relief. I was sad for you that you got a hole in your beautiful new jacket. I am glad your jacket is still unholy! I agree the jacket would benefit in warmth with a bit more down. But If you want a bit more high loft (900 - 1000) down then you could consider the EX Light Down Anorak euro.montbell.com/products/disp.php?cat_id=25010&p_id=2301351&gen_cd=1 which has about 2x the down at 85g and weighs 215 grams total but its ONLY 900 loft - oh dear the compromises we have to make! I have considered this jacket for a long time as I love the combo of weight and down weight (almost 40% of total weight is down 85/215 = 40%) and I love the non zippered tunnel pockets. I also find this style of jacket with only a half zip to be warmer than a full zip as the front zipper is a big long cold spot where heat can escape. I also have tried the Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka euro.montbell.com/products/disp.php?cat_id=25010&p_id=2301257&gen_cd=1 and it is very warm and super puffed with 1000 loft at about 40% Down weight (96g down / 237g total = 40%) But it has full centre zip and zippered pockets which again I find are significant heat loss areas. All the best
Yes it is difficult with all these compromises 😊 the Plasma 1000 is so light - I will bring it anyway - also for winter hiking here in Scandinavia - it fits perfectly under my Arcteryex Atom Hoody. But for three season hiking it is perfect - and the weight savings are significant.
I have looket at many down jackets - the Plasma is my only real ultralight item - if I can resist using It for daily use, it will last for many years.
Another thing about the Plasma, is that it is very useful to wear wile sleeping, and the many long ours I spent in the the tent in the shoulder seasons and winter time, its very dark here in Scandinavia - this time of year. 🇩🇰💁🏕
Bra! Tack för info. Har själv funderat på köpa Montbells Jackor, spcielt Versalite Rain Jacket.
Tak til dig TheRaydee - Montbell laver gode ting og jeg tror Versalite jakken er den jeg bedst kan lide 💁
Hej Hans, har netop bestilt jakken ... overvejede også Montbells vest, 95 gram!
Tillykke du bliver glad for den - så let at du ikke er i tvivl om at den med på tur
Har du købt i Monbell butikken i Schweiz og hvilken farve har du valgt ?
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 Ja, købt over nettet, i sort. Jeg har også modellen m. hætte, EX LIGHT DOWN ANORAK. Super god, men nok mest til vinterbrug 👍 Hilsen Morten
Sort er den rigtige farve, tror fx den røde vil være gennemsigtig.
Til juni skal jeg til Japan og ser frem til at komme i Monbell butikker 🛍️🇯🇵
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 Du er en heldig mand!
Great video - thanks for sharing
You are welcome 🇳🇴😊
Came here for the review, stayed for the video. 👍
Your videography is very unique and well thought after. I subscribed to your channel.
Hi Alex Park - thanks very much for the kind words 🙂
Welcome to my channel 👍🏻
Excellent video
Hi Florina - thanks for your feedback - much appreciated 💁😊
I bought Patagonia Micro Puff hoodie but im thinking about Another Down jacket without a hood. This video helped me a lot! :D
Hi James thanks very much 😊
Nice video! On a side note, you have some nice skin, i was wondering what your skincare routine is? Thanks!
ha ha i have no skincare but maybe I should and thanks for your comment
Nice jacket. nice review.
Hi Raymond Logister - thanks very much 🙂🇳🇴
Lovely the video , you have my full support 👍
Hi wildRic - thanks very much 💁🇩🇰
New vid, woho!
Hi Carl Hintze thanks 😊
Hi from Japan! Could you please tell me what you are wearing inside of Plasma 1000? 3:42
Hi >YN a Montbell jacket
🤣. Super video og ja, jeg blev nervøs da du åbnede pakken. 😱🤣. Og lækker jakke. Du kan kan altså noget. 👌
Hej Connie tak den var da meget sjov ikk 🥰
So funny 🤣 !!
Hi LULU - thanks 😊
Funny video. Great review. I feel the same about this peice. I think the plasma alpine down is a lot warmer. I have seen it. Very puffy. I am considering an alpinelight. Tried the superior down but it is just too little down to keep me warm. Did you consider the ex light also? How do you like the new copper spur hv ul2?
It is very difficult to chose which MB down jacket there is best, the warmer the heavier ha ha - the Copper Spur is very nice and 3 persons version have plenty of room for 2 person - review: th-cam.com/video/1UMgL6YBK28/w-d-xo.html
I'm surprised that a Japanese size M fit you. Aren't the Japanese sizes much smaller than European sizes? So you're wearing an M in the Down Jacket?
Hi Max sorry for the confusion - it is size medium; European size 💁🇩🇰
暖かいですよね🤔
Hej Jr. den er god med dig - jeg forstår jo ikke dit sprog ha ha
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the pasma's waterproofing is bad with all the outer stitching ,, terrible waterproofing
Hi Joe - you are right 😊
im not disrespecting it , going up scotland a lot spending time in the mountains . tests clothing double quick , sorts the real outdoor gear from the almost brands , being warm isnt enough with horizontal rain hitting you at ridiculous velocity , finds its way through every stitch on the jacket , all fjallraven jackets fail this weather to , puts them in the expensive dog walkers bracker !
All right 😊 I only use the plasma jacket inside the tent ⛺️ or in very dry conditions- a drop of rain… and is useless
@@hanskirk-hiking9697 thanks for the honesty guys , i swapped out for a mountain equipment kryos .. its a lot better ..and warm in the coldest places
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you should never wear this jacket without a rain shell when it’s raining. it will fail quickly. it should be used as a mid layer under a rain shell in inclement weather :)
he should be born to be Ninja or Samurai in Asia….hahaha
Ha ha - thanks Yong
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Hi come again 😂
YOU ARE SOO FUNNY
Hi Ekul - thanks very much 😂
I worked with Swedes for over a year, I can confirm Scandinavians *love* black clothing 😝 but they usually aren't this funny.
Ha ha tanks 🤭
I cringed when you went at the bag with a knife
Hi phaboman - ha ha got your attention there 💁