Mountain Hardwear Women's Kelvinator Down Jacket

Dawn patrols and midnight runs mean cold wind and sweet face shots ... or perhaps you're braving the cold winter weather because you have a high-energy dog who needs to be walked every 15 minutes. Regardless of why you're roaming about in the dark and freezing cold, make sure you're wearing the Mountain Hardwear Women's Kelvinator Hooded Jacket to stay warm even when it starts to snow. If the sun has risen and you're starting to feel a bit overheated, shove the Kelvintor and all its 800-fill down into to its own pocket and stow it deep in your pack until the clouds roll in and hide the warm rays.

Down insulation offers unrelenting warmth without a lot weight, except when it gets wet. Wet down is useless for insulating purposes, since it loses all loft and ability to trap warm air. The folks at Mountain Hardwear created Q-Shield Down so you can revel in unrivaled down warmth, even when it's a bit spitty outside. The down fibers are infused with permanent water repellancy, helping the feathers resist becoming saturated with moisture and subsequently collapsing. When the feathers stay feathery, you stay warm.

A low-profile insulated hood keeps your head warm and dry, and a soft chin guard protects delicate chin skin from chafing against a cold metal zipper. Elastic cuffs slide over layers when you're getting dressed, but won't let chilly air up your sleeves.  Two front hand-warmer pockets zip shut to save you from an expensive visit by a locksmith, and dual hem drawcords seal in warmth.