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NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
NovaPro Ultralight Jacket
  • Weight
  • Product Details
  • Features & Technology

  • 14.5 oz (Men's Large)



The NovaPro Jacket was designed as a solution to the long-standing problem that most ultralight jackets experience in the presence of moisture - "wetting out."  Our Nova technologies come together in a puffy down jacket that offers superior wind-blocking, down retention, & loft retention even in wet conditions.

  • More Reliable Insulation: Our proprietary DownLT ™ insulation combines 850 Fill Power HyperDry™ down (Allied RDS down - responsibly sourced) with a small percentage of synthetic to bring you a more stable insulation that stays lofted and warm even when soaking wet.
  • No Stitches to Snag: Nova Zero Stitch™ Fabric is neither bonded nor stitched, but literally woven into place. The I-tube baffle design gives the NovaPro a brand new look while eliminating the chance for stitches to wear out or snag on things as you brush by. There are 10,000 fewer stitch holes in the NovaPro than a typical puffy jacket - we counted!
  • More Water Resistant: Even when soaking wet, DownLT™ insulation stays lofted and warm. But odds are that in most cases the Zero Stitch™ fabric will prevent moisture from entering your ultralight jacket in the first place. With fewer stitch holes & a DWR treated shell, the NovaPro will stay quite lofted & warm through those unexpected storms.
  • Full Featured: Features include thumb holes, a drop back, pit zips, YKK zippered side pockets, & 2-way hood adjustments - all in a jacket weighing under 15 oz.


The NovaPro Jacket is designed to perform in various conditions without compromising on comfort. Stay warm, dry, & protected on your adventures with a more reliable puffy down jacket.

Features:

Packs Into Own Pocket: Easily transport or store the jacket in it's own left pocket! Simply flip the pocket inside out while stuffing the jacket inside, and zip closed. Use it when you need it, and pack it away when you don't! Also use the jacket as a pillow when it's packed away!


High Neck: Stay warm by sealing in the heat around your neck! When zipped up fully, the NovaPro Jacket goes all the way up to your chin for warmth and comfort.


Underarm Vents: If you start getting too warm but it's still cold out, you can unzip the underarm vents and immediately release heat to stabilize your temperature.


Insulated 2-Way Adjustable Hood: No matter which direction you turn your head, you can keep the hood out of your peripherals and see clearly by adjusting the fit of the hood to your head.


Adjustable Hem: Lock in heat by fitting the hem of the jacket to your hips and waist. No need to worry about cord ends hanging down, excess cord will be stored in the front pockets!


Water Repellent Shell: The Nova Zero Stitch™ fabric not only has 10,000 fewer stitch holes (potential leaking points), but is also treated, which makes it difficult to get the jacket wet. Water just beads up and rolls off! If the jacket does get wet, the insulation stays lofted and continues to insulate.


Insulated Zippered Pockets: Keep your hands warm in the insulated pockets. When combined with the thumbholes, you're hands will stay cozy! Also keep your valuables from being lost by zipping them securely into these pockets!


Athletic Fit & Drop Back: The athletic cut and drop back of the jacket keep you looking great no matter where you are. The drop back allows you to sit while keeping your rear and back fully covered.


Thumbholes: Keep your hands warm while still using your fingers and thumbs by using the reinforced thumbholes in the sleeves!


Technology:

  • Shell: 20 Denier Nylon with DWR treatment
  • Insulation: DownLT™ Insulation
  • Fill Power: 800+
  • Fill Weight: 155g (men's large)
  • Color: Smoke, Black, Blue
  • Zipper: YKK
  • Fit: The NovaPro should be loose enough to fit other layers or another jacket beneath it. This jacket should not fit close to skin & should not be tight enough to compress insulation on other layering pieces worn beneath.
  • Warranty: Outdoor Vitals Performance Promise

    Care: Machine wash cold - alone & on delicate setting. Then tumble dry low, also on a delicate setting.

Note: This product is intended for severe wet conditions. Some variants contain PFAS chemicals.

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Built to stay warm, dry, and comfortable—without the weight.
  • Stays warm even in wet, unpredictable weather
  • High-loft DownLT™ insulation delivers serious heat with minimal bulk
  • Zero Stitch™ woven fabric blocks wind and helps keep moisture out
  • Packs light and fast—under 15 oz without sacrificing performance

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A CLOSER LOOK

EXPLORE THE NovaPro Ultralight Jacket

Warm Even When Wet

Stay confident in unpredictable snow or rain

Serious Warmth for the Weight

850 FP High-loft DownLT™ insulation delivers impressive heat retention without adding weight

Eliminates Cold Spots

With no stitch holes for wind to sneak through, you stay evenly warm

Ultralight With All the Features

Venting, pockets, hood adjustments—under 15 oz.

What People Are Saying

ActionHub

"This jacket eliminates the weakest link of a traditional puffy: the stitch holes." 

Actionhub

The Backpacking Guide

"The Outdoor Vitals NovaPro Jacket brought excellent insulation and superior windbreaking capability to my outdoor adventures from the first moment I zipped it on."

The BAckpacking Guide

GearJunkie

"The Outdoor Vitals NovaPro Jacket makes temperature regulation easy, feels wind resistant, and is less likely to lose insulation over time."

gearjunkie

Backpackers.com

"This is definitely my new ‘go-to’ jacket for all of my winter adventures! The NovaPro Ultralight Jacket keeps me extremely warm and dry — I also love that it has thumbholes and underarm vents." 

Backpackers.com

Perfect winter backpacking jacket

"Took a 3mi hike, 20’ out with 20mph breeze. Because of the technology with less seaming I felt no wind coming through all those seems most puffy jackets have. All the draw strings are in the right place. You can cinch hem line in your very deep pockets and cinch in your hood from back and sides."

Kimberly P

Features

  • Packs Into Own Pocket

  • High Neck

  • Underarm Vents (Pit Zips)

  • Insulated 2-Way Adjustable Hood

  • Adjustable Hem

  • Water Repellent Shell

  • Insulated Zippered Pockets

  • Athletic Fit & Drop Back

  • Thumbholes

No More Worries About Your Jacket "Wetting Out"

INNOVATIONS

Nova Zero Stitch™ Fabric

Nova Zero Stitch ™ fabric utilizes innovative technology to literally weave baffles into place. There are no stitches, and no bonding. You can't snag a stitch that isn't there, and water or dirt can't enter through stitch holes that don't exist!


This fabric literally helps preserve the insulation for longer. Plus, without thousands of stitch holes in your jacket, you can worry less about down loss!

DownLT™ Insulation

DownLT™ insulation is more stable than regular down, and will stay lofted & warm even when wet.


Even IF the jacket's insulation gets wet, the insulation will not collapse & you'll stay warm!

DownLT™ vs. Other Down Insulation

We wanted to test how DownLT™ performed when compared to other down insulations available. We gathered jacket samples using down insulation with a similar fill power to that of DownLT™, and tested how much loft they retained after going through a full wash cycle. 


We measured the loft of the insulation in all of these jackets, and then measured what percentage of loft was lost after the wash cycle. 


DownLT™ retained an incredible 70% of its loft, showing higher performance than even DWR treated down!

Reviews

Innovative Excellence

"The stitchless baffle fabric is the innovation that convinced me to this over competitors and it is pretty amazing. They are not layers of offset baffles so there are still small visible gaps in the insulation at the baffles (when held up to a light), but the jacket is plenty warm and no cold spots I could notice."

Michael W

Amazing Design

"From the fit, the looks, warmth, and cool material techy stuff, top notch product, I have jackets from some pretty high end names that don’t come close to this jacket, love it!!"

Frankie M

Just What I Was Looking For In A Jacket.

"I wanted a lightweight, compressible jacket, with good wind and water resistance. The NovaPro jacket checks all those boxes, and it has pit zips. The woven baffle technology is like nothing I've seen before."

Nick M

Incredibly Warm

"This jacket is insanely warm! I have replaced my Columbia jacket for this one. It surprises me because it is so light. When out in a snowstorm, I have remained warm and toasty. On extreme windy days I can’t feel the wind. I would buy this jacket again and again."

Kelly S

Swore I wouldn't order this, but I am so glad I did

"I hike year-round in the upper Midwest. Cold, wet winters are a given and the shoulder seasons can be pretty unpredictable too. Wore it over a light(ish) long-sleeve base/ mid layer on a short hike today in high 20s/ low 30s (F) w/ moderate wet snow. As other reviewers have noted: toasty warm and dry as a bone. Really like the thumb holes and pit zips."

James P

Perfect winter backpacking jacket

"Took a 3mi hike, 20’ out with 20mph breeze. Because of the technology with less seaming I felt no wind coming through all those seems most puffy jackets have. All the draw strings are in the right place. You can cinch hem line in your very deep pockets and cinch in your hood from back and sides."

Kimberly P

TECH SPECS

  • Weight: 14.5 oz (men's large), 12.8 oz (women's medium)

  • Shell: 20 Denier Nylon with DWR treatment

  • Insulation: DownLT™ Insulation

  • Fill Power: 800+

  • Fill Weight: 155g (men's large), 138g (women's medium)

  • Zippers: YKK

  • Fit: It should be loose enough to fit other layers or another jacket beneath.
    This jacket should fit close to skin or be tight enough to compress insulation on

    other layering pieces worn beneath.

  • Care: Machine wash cold - alone & on delicate setting.

    Then tumble dry low, also on a delicate setting.

We didn’t hold back on any features. Everything you know and love from our LoftTek Jacket is still here, but the NovaPro takes warmth & performance to the next level!

This innovative puffy jacket utilizes all-new Nova Zero Stitch™ Fabric, which is neither bonded nor stitched, but literally woven into place. The I-tube baffle design gives the NovaPro a brand new look while eliminating the chance for stitches to wear out or snag on things as you brush by.


What this means is that you get a jacket with 10,000 fewer stitch holes than typical down or puffy jackets, making the NovaPro more water & wind resistant, and ultimately more durable! It's hard to get any moisture through this fabric!

But we didn't stop there. The new Nova Jacket line also utilizes our brand new DownLT™ insulation, which combines mostly 850 Fill Power HyperDry down with a small percentage of synthetic LoftTek. DownLT™ insulation is much more stable than typical down, and will stay lofted even when soaked (in the small chance that moisture even gets through the Nova Zero Stitch Fabric!)


These new innovations give you a warmer, more reliable jacket that you can take on any adventure without worrying about it wetting out or not performing the way you need it to.


This jacket is ideal for 4th season applications and cold weather uses.

PERFORMANCE PROMISE

We promise that our gear will perform as good or better than the advertised performance levels for each product line.  If you have an issue with one of our products we will provide a solution to keep it performing as promised. 


In addition to our Performance Promise, we also offer a 30 day money back guarantee!

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