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World's lightest puffy jacket hoodie from Black Diamond. Deploy Hoodie.
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My wife and I have had our Decathlon jackets for a couple of years. 100% worth it. We have had several other jackets, none of them lasted. Decathlon jackets are not the lightest but, they are solid and warm.
Bought the decathlon last year after your recommendation. Worth every penny
Senchi designs Polartech Alpha 60/90/120 hoodies are worth looking at. Yes you need to wear it with a shell when it's windy but they are very good warmth to weight
And also much beater with moisture. They are pretty much breathable due to underlying mesh structure and dry almost instantly. No problems with losing all warmth when wet compared to down. Alpha 60 hoodie and leggings have become my go to for active hiking warmth.
I bought the Decathlon, on your recommendation, before I hiked the Alum Cave Trail up to Mt. Le Conte, and Mrytle Point. Boy am I glad. It was forty degrees up there with high winds. That Decathlon puffer was a life saver. Thanks for your help, Dan. Happy Thanksgiving.
I love my Decathlon Forclaz puffy jackets. I often grab one or two new ones at the end of the season on sale. Have used the, in -20C winter camping with just a thermal underneath and have stayed nice and warm. Highly recommend these.
Down jackets are really only useful when you are static. Most are too warm to use as an active layer and become useless when wet either from weather or sweat. Enlightened Equipment’s synthetic Torrid pullover is the answer. A medium weighs around 8.5oz but you can use it as an active layer and for static use. I no longer bring along a fleece or Alpha Direct garment. Just the Torrid and a rain jacket so I’ve saved weight by bringing less clothes. The Torrid has been great for 3 season use and it still works when wet.
Hey Dan, take a look at the Mont-Bell EX Light Down Anorak. Full featured with adjustable hood, elastic cuffs, waist he, pocket for hands. 3 oz of 900 goose down fill @ 7.6 oz. Regular price $399, bought sale for $263. In future, suggest you mention the fill weight when comparing jackets.
@@stephenbennett7331 I have this piece and it’s excellent. Bought last year in Japan for less than usd215 (tax free)
I’ve been wearing my ghost whisperer every winter for the last 7+ years. Bought it in college. Just patched a couple holes today with black duct tape. Best jacket I’ve ever had hands down!
I bought the Decathlon jacket over the summer on your recommendation and I think for the money I could use that other $300 on some other great hiking gear. I understand the Decathlon is 5-6 oz. heavier, but I'm willing to carry that weight for something I'll only use part of the year vs something like a backpack or tent I can use all year long. Compared to other puffy jackets for the hiking use case, and for the money it's hard to beat the Decathlon... I'll keep it.
100 for 10 oz
300 for 5 oz
i will take the 10oz one and put money on other lighter stuff
I'm intrigued by the Stellar Ultralight Down Hood 2.0. Looks warmer than most puffy jackets, but very light weight.
Really digging the 1000 fill power rab mythic g. Much warmer than some of my other puffys
This is right on time for me, just in the last couple of days I'm looking to find a lightweight jacket I can wear to work (and sometimes I walk) and stuff it down in a stuff sack because I have nowhere to put my things there. Thank you!!
This would be good for everything, being in a cold house, hiking, everything.
Just throwing this out there... my goto jacket has been the Kuiu Super Down LT Hoodie... 9.4 oz, super packable, and also SUPER warm. I've worn it anywhere from 50º F to -20º F and been comfortable. I think the backpacking industry should start taking note of Kuiu. They have some ultra lightweight options that are better IMO than a lot of the incumbents in the backpacking "industry". Hope this helps someone!
I love my decathlon and got it on sale for $60 ❤
Would love to see a video on the snow peak active field large backpack! Not seen many reviews on it but looks good steep price tho👍
If I ever get around to buying another down puffy, I'll get the Decathlon. Thanks for throwing some shots of our trip in the video! Happy Thanksgiving!
Cumulus! Polish company! I love their stuff, but I rarely hear about them on the big channels
All their sizes run small. (I've purchased from them before.)
@@dansworld9635 European sizes usually do.
I really wish you would try the rapid raft! its a really cool concept but i wanted to see if its a useful,durable option for a backpacking boat?!
Very funny coincidence. I bought the MT100 3 days ago. In Europe, the hooded version goes around 70€ and the non-hooded around 50€. Even though it is only 15D fabric, it feels more durable than you would expect from it at that price point. It even has YKK zippers. Check it out highly recommendable. Weighs around 280 g
PS. I'm not kidding, cut off ridicules the Tags. They alone weigh 6g
Looks like a good option for a pullover style hoodie. Personally, I don't like pullover style hoodies for a puffy. I like pullover alpha midlayer hoodie. Puffy I really like just a full zip no-hood jacket just for sitting around camp in mostly. I VERY VERY rarely bust out the puffy layer while actually hiking, because it is overkill when you are moving with your body heat in my experience. Also, don't want to get it wet, so it mainly stays in my pack until camp on mostly all of my trips. In the rare case you would want to wear the puffy actively, the pullover is a PITA, and the hood is annoying to me. This is usually in really cold weather when I stop for a break or for lunch or dinner and I just want to quickly throw on another layer to keep core temp up. A full zip regular jacket seems to work much better for that to quickly throw on and take off.
Super like for this jacket 🥸🥸🥸🥸
Thanks for sharing new products. I always enjoy new products and your thoughts on them.
There is always a better product.....have a look at the Montbell Plasma 1000 Jacket. 4.9 OZ, Full zip, 2 pockets with 7-denier Ballistic Airlight nylon ripstop outer. Unfortunately it comes at an even higher price but is serving me well for almost 2 years now. It has no hood but I like it that way.
I actually bought some weeks ago the MT500F Feather for 45€ with the deal and some coupons.
For the amount of warmth it provides (-5 when moving) and its size its just unbeatable
I love my decathlon MT100. Especially since I got it on sale for $60!!!
Did you try the zipper again after putting the jacket on? From the video clip of it catching while you’re wearing it, I wonder if it’s getting caught because there’s tension on the jacket along the upper part of the zipper. It looks a tad snug there. I think the zipper is having trouble overcoming the tension.
Im still using a Rab xenon-x that I bought in 2018 I think? I love it so much i've been resisting replacing it but its losing some of its thermal properties now. Going have to take a look at the decathlon jackets to tide me over until Rab make the correct move and do a re-release of the xenon-x.....
I prefer Montbell.. quality
As do I. I had problems with black diamond quality around the year 2000 or so . I stopped purchasing their products. There are just too many options...such as montbell.
I have Montbell jacket for years, great for hiking
I am all in on Mont-Bell. Great products.
Buy the decathlon jacket and get a balloon store to fill each baffle with helium, that will make it the lightest jacket in the world. Your welcome 🤣🤣🤣
Bhahahaha I mean I guess....
I will try this. Thank you.
Helium will leak out immediately, because H2 has a much smaller molecule size, than H2O, which can also pass through the shell fabric in vapour form.
@@Istenostor I was taking the piss lol. I think people focus to much on a few grams.
I got my decathlon for $70 on these recent sales. Way into it, I just don’t have the $$$ to get a much lighter option so I’ll live with it
I’d like to see a video after real world hiking tested for awhile to see how it holds up for warmth and durability.
Can you share your thought on Canada Goose puffy jacket?🤔 they’re pretty expensive.
Montbell plasma 1000 is tough to beat. Only 4.9 ozs. Also 1000 fill power. Mind you no hood but I always have a torque with me anyway.
People that are just starting out in backpacking would be crazy not to get your program it makes it simple to get started and save you a lot of money I wish I had something like that when I started backpacking I think Dan did a great job on this
There's also the Montbell Plasma 1000 that is a stated 4.9 Oz
Dan: How would you compare the WARMTH of this jacket to the other's mentioned in your review, and also to the Mobell Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka. Also, I thought you loved that jacket, so was wondering why its not mentioned in this video. Thanks for yet another interesting and well done vid!
The Montbell is a much warmer jacket! I didn’t include it because it was not as similar to this one. The montbell is much loftier and can go in much cooler weather in my opinion. It’s just extremely expensive.
@@DanBecker Thanks. Yes, Montbell is expensive. I cursed you as I pushed the buy button after watching your review back then! ;-) But I have long since forgiven you, and have no regrets. For 3-season camping in NH I carry a puffy to be my warmest layer, just in case needed, and I think the Montbell's level of warmth suits that role well. I'm not sure what role the Black Diamond Deploy Hoodie would play, as it seems too light to cover possible cold conditions, but too warm for a normal mid layer. Maybe you could do a video on how you'd work this into an overall layering system to cover varying ranges of expected temps. Thanks again!
I got a wantdo on amazon for 30 bucks about 8-10 oz in 2 xl and it's a sweat lodge...still going strong with hoodie
We need some kind of warmth per oz metric. I sold my UL puffy jacket as it was never warm enough when I needed it. Now I carry one that is 3oz heavier but MUCH warmer especially if it is windy.
Does On X work in Canada for the maps? private/crown land?
The montbell plasma down jacket without the hood is 4.9 oz in a size medium!
That is my go to long distance backpacking jacket. I also have the pants too. Great for late October into the winter season.
Timmermade - custom-made in the USA! You can get a lighter, perfectly-fitting, warmer and cheaper jacket from them!
Shh don’t tell Dan, his orders already sell out fast enough!
Nice. Good luck with the book. :>)
Good suggestion for the MT100!
I like everyone calling this a jacket, and here I just ordered the mt900! Hoping it's going to work for an upcoming trip.
The review starts at 2:50
The Decathlon MT100 is actually on sale for $70...
I have super mixed feelings on down jackets. They suck unless you're not moving. If I move, I sweat, and I living in a rainy state, so it's not useful outside most of the year. I do own a GW for my backpacking kit, but I find I like my alpaca fleece more. I know synthetic has no rain or moisture issues, so when I need to replace it, I'm leaning in that direction.
Black Diamond Deploy Hoody isn’t really new but that and the Rab Mythic G are both my favorite ultralight jackets/hoodies. They are really warm. I would pair it with Rab Vital windbreaker or Black Diamond Distance windbreaker.
That is crazy light. But I am sticking with my ghost whisper ul.
If you’ve never tried one on, throw on a Rab puffy. My apologies in advance. You’ll change out every puffy you own. The mythic alpine fits this category, within a couple oz. Fully featured. If you’re looking to feel like you just zipped yourself into Ativan try the positron.
If I were in the market for a puffy I’d really consider this one.
What does a Leif Erikson candle (1:05) smell like? Sweat and dirty socks? Maple I can sort of guess.😅
I was able to pick up the Ghost Whisper 2 on sale for $125 and I can't imagine spending more than that on a light jacket.
How do I get the book? Cheapest place to buy? I want 4
Yes but the Forclaz iz Black Friday priced at 70.00!🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀
Link?
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I'd get a 1000 fill cumulus over that one. Good review
I think I'll stick with my Decathlon jacket for now.
4d nylon is tissue paper. this thing will rip wide open on literally anything. its great for people setting records that just need a literal sleeping eating jacket but it is not meant to be used even in a pinch for activity
Some day I will get a MT100. Sad part is that Decathlon closed all stores in Sweden and the stores in Europe refuse to ship to other countries.
10:58 4D?? I wonder if a strong gust of wind can tear it lol
On fill power.... it doesn't tell you much about how warm the jacket will be. It tells you how much insulation you are getting PER OUNCE of down.
But a 700 jacket can easily be as warm or even warmer than an 800, 900, or even 1000 fill power jacket, depending on how much insulation there is and how the jacket is contructed. If the baffles are sewn all the way through, you'll lose heat at every seam. If the cuffs, or neck, or waist can't seal well to the body and let air out or in, you'll lose heat.
The ONLY thing fill power tells you is how LIGHT the jacket is likely to be compared to another jacket with the same amount of down.... except even that is complicated by contruction. Zippers have a weight penalty, as do pockets, snaps, shock cord (bungee drawcords), etc.
Don't be overly impressed by a fill power number. Try the jacket. Check independent reviews. Do the research. A good puffy jacket is not cheap and it's worth putting in some time to make sure you are getting your money's worth and aren't overpaying for performance that just isn't there.
For all these reasons, I'd still say go with the Ghost Whisperer if you are looking for something like this. only 1.5 oz difference, and the GW has been the hands down best performer best rated down puffy after YEARS of user reviews. It's SUPER well tested and is considered the best warmth to weight ratio jacket, but is also WELL KNOWN to be durable enough to handle reasonable backpacking.
4D nylon? So like pantyhose stuffed with goose feathers 😂
Tissue paper
Dan,being married to a flight attendant, she goes to the decathlon stores in Europe for our supplies
It is an anorak, not a jacket. Anorak is an Inuit word. Anoraks pull over your head, jackets can fully unzip or unbutton.
By losing half the front zipper, and all the strings, they made it lighter.
And since it isn't knit, we can't call it a sweater.
I'm still waiting for my 2 fiber ultralite fiber backpack chairs.
Just a follow up note 2/2/2025:
Decathlon Forclaz
(Average rating: 4.48 out of 5 stars,
Forclaz Men's MT100 Hooded Down Puffer Jacket
*****Sale price:$70.00*****
Regular price:$99.99
😁
Polish Cumulus Plancklite is lighter, because 130 insted of 150g of BD, but unfortunatelly without hood.
If I look at my ghostwhisperer for too long it gets a hole😂
I couldn’t access the reduced rate. I got the app but then couldn’t move forward with the purchase
If someone ever says the phrase “I have had multiple ghost whisperers” that is your sign to stop listening to them
4D nylon??? What if you fall on trail or have to go through thick tree branches? I got a tear on my Feathered Friends EOS down jacket just shoveling snow on my property and it has a 20D nylon shell. I honestly don't think a 4D nylon shell will last very long for a serious hiker or backpacker. I guess time will tell, right Dan? Have a Happy Thanksgiving today! 🦃
Montbell , end of story. Their gear is expensive but if you keep an eye on their site you can always get a deal.
The ghost whisperer 2 is highly overrated for warmth. I relied on internet discussion to take that into 40-45F weather and froze my @ss off. Now I thoroughly test gear myself prior to risking my life on it.
It’s definitely overrated on price too
@ people are like ‘Layer up!’ Yes, layer up with a real jacket and not that overpriced junk.
The price is high but find a 200g Jacket (mine is exact 200g cause do not want a hood) for less which you can take lower? I use mine without a midlayer down to 45F. Yes 40F would be also to cold for me. But as i said. All jackets with the same weight same temperature and waxed down are equal priced.
@ $359 retail. For much less money and better warmth the Forclaz MT100.
@@10thAveFreezeOut I know that somebody would claim this but i can not agree. I own both jackets. Yes, the Decathlon is much cheaper. I bought the jacket back then (4 years) for 60 Euros (the Ghostwhisperer for 130 Euros on Sale 6 years ago). But when i compare both jackets than the MT 100 is
1. Not waxed
2. 55% heavier (but with hood)
3. Same temperature
So is the MT100 a good Jacket. For sure. But they do not share the same features.
In my comment i said same weight, same temperature and also waxed... Show me please a cheaper alternative. I do not ask for a heavier jacket 😄
Zipper: "I fixed myself"
If the zipper sucks, forget the jacket! You will always be annoyed.
I'll stick with my Cerium Hoody, thanks.
I totally believed the price.
you lost me at the price lol
Right in line with other 1000fp stuff
is the app works in Asia?
Hmmm, it’s light and the price is not bad… Personally, I’m a Plasma 1000 fan.
Me too - big Montbell Japan fan. Japanese version has pockets and goes for less than $200 usd.
Plasma 1000 parka is $550 USD
@@bihlygoatI would not compare the jackets in this video to the Parka. Very different jacket.
You want to compare it to the Plasma 1000 Down Jacket
If you buy direct from Japan, the conversion rate helps you out and it is around $200
Ok, but they're $30 candles.. 😂
I tried to use your code but it didn't work.
What do you think of Coleman
I’ll stick with my Forclaz.
The only reason it feels lighter is because your wallet is empty
Looks like a great jacket, but a bit to expensive for me.
Get a montbell ex light anarak and be done with it
Brooo why not try some from timmermade?
The Decathlon MT100 is $70 for Black Friday. It’s too good a deal to pass on.
That's awesome! The men's and women's both are on sale for that price. Thanks for the heads up!
$400 😂
Looks like the side actual zipper material is ripped in the close ups. That's not awesome for having not worn it much.
Timmermade is lighter.
Timmermade SDUL .75 is lighter and has a better design.
$400... no pockets.. NO POCKETS. I nead pockets
380$ jack no thanks
He'll no. Decathlon. Or there are plenty 500 to 800 downs about for $100
I would not pay that much for it, I am a tightwad.
Decathon MT100 for 54 euro's where I live 🙂
I am 100% Tired of These brands and their sizing not accommodating larger sizes
A 4D ripstop nylon....I hope the wind doesn't tear it. Thanks for finding that light of a jacket, but I won't be spending that much on the jacket. FYI for black Friday the Decathlon MT100 is only $70