Ultralight Down Balaclava / Hood

The Down Balaclava / Hood is your key to adaptablewarmth & comfort in cold climates.

• Water & Condensation Resistant: ExpeDRY™ down insulation utilizes cutting edge science to stay lofted and warm even
  in damp conditions! This gold-treated down dries so quickly that it outperforms even DWR-treated down insulations.
• Ultralight Weight: 800 fill power ExpeDRY™ down insulation fills the 3 oz balaclava with best in class weight to warmth ratios. The 10D nylon liner & shell are both comfortable & ultralight weight. 
• More Comfortable: Enjoy enhanced comfort with the elastic band replacing a back cinch toggle. The Down Balaclava has no uncomfortable adjustments digging into your head.
• Full Coverage Warmth: The balaclava length ensures that your neck is fully covered with a specialized cut to fit around your shoulders. The front cinch cord allows you to customize the facial opening size to your preferences.
• One Size Fits All 

Gear up for your next cold-weather adventure with the Outdoor Vitals Ultralight Down Balaclava Hood.

3 oz (stuff sack included)

Features:

ExpeDRY™ Down Insulation will keep you warm even in damp conditions, it will dry quickly and stay lofted day after day of use

DWR treated 10 Denier Ripstop Nylon keeps the balaclava ultralight, yet comfortable and durable

Fitted elastic band will give the balaclava the ability to move with your head instead of blocking vision or getting twisted while you sleep

No back adjustment toggle means that you'll stay comfortable without a piece of plastic digging into the back of your head while you lay down

Front cinch cord allows you to adjust and customize how much of your face you want to keep covered and warm

The full length of the balaclava gives your neck and shoulders coverage so you don't get any cold spots while using it with a topquilt

The curved shoulder contour beneath the balaclava helps eliminate uncomfortable bunching and any additional opportunities for cold spots

Baffled design keeps down distributed well without cold spots from sewing lines

Technology:

• Exterior Fabric: DWR treated 10D Ripstop Nylon
• Interior Fabric: DWR treated 10D Ripstop Nylon
• Insulation Type: Down/Synthetic Hybrid
• Fill: ExpeDRY™ Down
• Fill Power: 800
• Sizes: One Size Fits All
• Stuff Sack: 6.75 x 4.5 inches (uncompressed)
• Warranty: Outdoor Vitals Performance Promise
  
  

Product Care

Your Down Balaclava is a high performance piece of gear. It needs some extra attention to keep it performing at the highest level.

Please read through the care instructions below to ensure that you care for it properly:

Before Washing

• Never wash your down product in a washing machine that has an agitator.
• If you cannot follow the prior instructions you should hand wash your down product using the detergent and drying process described below.

The Wash & Dry Process

1. Use a mild detergent like Dreft (for babies) or Nikwax (for technical gear).
2. Choose Low Spin or Delicate wash.
3. Choose Cold Wash & Cold Rinse.
4. Hang dry until the balaclava is completely dry.
5. Then loft and redistribute your down insulation in the dryer by running it for 10 minutes on low or no heat with 3 dryer balls.

Long Term Storage

• Do not store down product compressed long term. Long term compression weakens the insulation's ability to loft and therefore insulate.
• We recommend hanging it in your closet or putting it in a pillow case for storage between uses.

For more information on caring for your gear please visit https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/care-guide-faq