Zulu Down Jacket - Women's

Thank you Dave for your recommendations!
The Zulu is working perfect for reliable warmth for my Sierra adventure's
I dont feel the wind chill blowing through the jacket at all and i stay toasty just with my base layer underneath.
Now if you could just design some Zulu camp pants so my legs don’t freeze

I wore the Zulu over my Ventus

This is the best ultra=light jacket I have ever worn. super warm and very comfortable.

I absolutely can’t say enough great things about this new Zulu Jacket! Admittedly I have an unhealthy obsession with buying and wearing down jackets. I must have bought wore sold gave to my sons and kept close to 25 at this point. I still have all of my OV’s hand to god. The Nova has always been my favorite of the Line until this Zulu came out. The jacket just checks every box I need and like it too. No cold spots, down stays where it’s supposed too even after sleeping in it. The jacket is one of the lightest I’ve ever wore and the fit for me just works! Doesn’t matter if I’m picking up my pack or reaching over my head the jacket is cut to perfection. The warmth goes without saying for a lighter OZ weight down jacket. I had it on the other night in -10 degree with Wool heavy bases the dragon wool hoodie with joggers on my lowered the Zulu and a hard shell over top and I was warm enough to have to slow down or start dropping a layer. The jacket is a must buy especially if your an Ultralight fanatic! Thank you OV for continuing to raise the bar with each new product you guys roll out. Hope to see u guys on the trails one day!

My Zulu jacket easily handles "Delaware" cold (20-30's). I'm just over 6 ft at about 190 lbs. The size I purchased was an XL. It fits great in the body, with a little room for layering if I need too. I have long arms (35-36") & the sleeve length is just right. I haven't had a chance to take y jacket on the trail yet, but it does pack down to a very small size.

OV’s Bluestone ZULU jacket immediately presents a fantastic and captivating presentation, setting the stage for an exceptional experience.

First Impressions:
My wife chose the Bluestone ZULU, and she’s always right! I love the color, especially since I’ll be wearing it primarily for casual outings. The 15D Zero Stitch Nylon Fabric is incredibly soft and exudes a sophisticated look with its quilted pattern.

Upon putting it on at home, I could sense the warmth gradually building up. It felt like I was enveloped in a cozy blanket.

The spacious interior pockets, which I initially overlooked, are a fantastic addition for storing gloves or snacks.

I was also pleasantly surprised by its ability to compress easily, making it suitable for carrying in a small waterproof bag.

Fit:
I opted for a 2XL size, and it fits perfectly, providing ample room for layering with my Ventus or Vario jackets.

The zipper securely closes under my chin, ensuring that the hood remains snug even without the drawstring.

In my opinion, the included hem drawstring is a must-have feature, as it can be adjusted from the zippered side pockets.

Performance:

I’ve had the opportunity to conduct a test so far. I took two 1/4-mile walks in 33°F, but it felt like 31°F, with a wind speed of 9 MPH blowing against me. The ZULU jacket provided warmth, and I’m confident that if I had simply stood still, it would have been even warmer.

One feature I would have appreciated is the inclusion of “thumb straps” similar to those found in the Ventus and Vario jackets.

Overall, I’m thoroughly satisfied with the ZULU jacket and eagerly anticipate wearing it in much colder weather.

Noticeably warmer than every other layer I’ve tried this season. I wear it over my Vario jacket when the temps drop and it makes all the difference. I like that the tensioning system is built into the pockets and that the inside is sewn in such a way where I can store my hat and gloves.

This jacket is the real deal! I took it up to mountains to test it out and the jacket performed great. I really like the cinch on the bottom of the jacket to keep heat in. The hood fits perfect.
The best part of this jacket is the stichless design from OV. They are right that you don't loose heat with this design and it keeps the down in place. The jacket was super warm even in 33 degree weather with a wind chill of 13.

This jacket is unbelievably light and warm. You do not feel wind blowing through it like I have found on other jackets. Highly recommend if anyone is looking for a super lightweight and warm jacket this should be at the top of their list.

To be honest it’s too dang hot to wear it yet but I plan on bringing on my next backpacking trip for mornings. The way it is made , without needle holes, is great. The fit is good and the zipper looks like it will hold up. I’m set for cold. Thanks for the great sale I got to be a part of.

I am 6'7", 222lbs. I was very nervous as to how this would fit. Typically for my extreme height, my only options are specialty online stores for extremely tall people. I am not exaggerating when I say this fits me perfectly in every dimension. I went with the XL Tall. It fits perfect in the sleeves, chest, torso length, and using the hood doesn't lift the entire jacket up. The hood itself gets a great seal around my head and neck area to lock in the warmth.
Unless I go with a brand targeted towards extremely tall people, usually the chest area is the big issue with it being waaay too baggy. This is not the case. It is the perfect. I will be a lifetime customer.
As for the function/warmth/quality you can read other reviews, it's excellent. I felt obligated to vouch more for the fit for other "freakishly" tall folks out there that this is not a "Big and Tall" fit, it's truly tall.

So far so good keeps me warm and very light

I wore the Zulu over my Ventus in the Blue Ridge in early April. Temps at night near freezing and this combination was perfect. I liked how fast the pockets warmed my hands and kept my core toasty. It packs down great and weighs nothing. This jacket will go with me year round when trekking higher up. I Wish the price on the Ventus would come down, mine was a gracious X-mas gift. It would not suck if there were some nice down mittens in the future....

This jacket fits like a dream and the material is so soft! I can’t wait to wear it at altitude to experience its warmth.

Probably very likely this is the absolute best jacket ever… literally.

Love the jacket! Only thing I'd change is add a hood drawstring.

I wish it fit better i am a big guy and their 3xl t shirt fits me well but this and the windbreaker havent fitted me well at least until i lose some weight first

I recently picked up the new Zulu Jacket. I wanted a ultralight puffy that would be my 3-season warmest insulated layer for the backcountry. This jacket seems to fit the bill perfectly.
It is very lightweight and very well made. I look forward to breaking it in.

***I also just picked up the Carbon EVO 50- awesome***

I needed a lightweight replacement jacket and after several name brand comparisons, used my OV membership to on the new Zulu jacket. Thai curry, a great meal and color! Received a couple of weeks ago so no thorough test yet. Did have a couple of 30+ mornings however, so tested for dog hikes only. Met all expectations for warmth and weight. Looking forward to using in the CO high country for hikes and camping this summer. Ordered men's medium for extra length and fits perfectly.

Great coat wore in rain and snow

This is a great jacket, keeps me really warm. If i walk around a lot i start to sweat a little. No stiching holes really keep the warmth in.

Great company to do business with. Products ship fast and the orders are accurate. The products are the best

Man, if I was a medium woman I'd keep that jacket for myself! Checking the dryer and couch cushions now so I can pick mine up!

Athletic fit. Very warm. I love the color.

Amazing jacket well done full technology , hoping using in mid fall now still summer is hot in Chile

This is a great jacket. It's currently keeping me warm at -10 F in a 30 mph wind. I have a thin merino base layer on and this coat andI am shocked at its performance. The pocket zippers on this jacket have failed immediately, which sucks, but I do love this coat. I will be replacing all of the zippers once I return back home.