Ventus- named from the Latin origin word for ‘wind’, this lightweight insulated active hoodie vents incredibly well all while maintaining its static insulation properties.

  • Ultralight Weight & Packability: At just 7 oz, the Ventus is half the weight of other comparable insulated hoodies. This mid layer can do more for you while weighing less & packing down to the size of a grapefruit.
  • Body-Mapped Breathability & Reactive Warmth: This is enabled through perforated armpit vents, targeted insulation placement, and actively breathable 3DeFX insulation. 3DeFX stretches with you as you move, allowing more heat to pass through when you need to vent. When not in motion, the insulation maximizes loft for more warmth. Stay the perfect temperature regardless of your activity levels!
  • Motion Oriented Design: Not only does the insulation stretch with you, but the durable 2-Way Stretch Nylon will also give you freedom of motion for a wide range of activities.
  • Simple With Style: The sleek design, subtle branding, and athletic fit all contribute to a versatile hoodie that looks good in any application. 

For backpackers, mountain bikers, snowshoers, & adventurers on the go, The Ventus Active Hoodie is a must-have. Experience the outdoors more comfortably with the insulated outdoor hoodie that offers warmth without the weight.

7 oz (Size Medium)

Features:

3DeFX Insulation that stretches with you and creates maximum loft and warmth

20D Ripstop Nylon is durable and keeps the hoodie ultralight

Body-Mapped Insulation Placement allows the hoodie to vent more for the areas of your torso that are typically the hottest

YKK 1/4 Zipper allows for easy on and off and increased venting

Perforated Underarm Vents are one of the most breathable areas on the hoodie, giving you max comfort

Drop Back Hem that keeps you covered whether you are sitting or on the move

Stretch Cuffs make sure the hoodie fits well while giving the hoodie a simple, sleek look

Insulated Hood moves with your head without blocking vision 

Lightweight coatings allow the Ventus to also act as a wind breaker and stay water resistant

Thumb Loops help you keep your sleeves from bunching when you are laying another jacket over the Ventus Hoodie

Hidden Inner Pocket allows you to easily pack down the hoodie while not in use

Athletic Cut gives the hoodie a sleek appearance

Subtle Branding is unobtrusive and gives the hoodie a sleek appearance

Technology:

  • Insulation: 25 g/m2 3DeFX active stretch insulation
  • Shell Fabric: 20D Ripstop Nylon DWR treated
  • Inner Fabric: 20D Ripstop Nylon
  • Color: Black, Blue, Olive
  • Gender: Male, Female
  • Zippers: YKK
  • Fit: Athletic - the Ventus should fit fairly close to skin. You should only be able to wear a base layer or light shirt beneath it.
  • Tall Size Fit: tall sizes are approximately 2 inches longer in the sleeves & 2 inches taller in the torso.
  • Warranty: Outdoor Vitals Performance Promise

Cleaning: Machine wash cold, use mild detergent, airdry

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

Layering Collection: Kinetic

Layering Category: Active Insulation

Product Care

Your Ventus Active Hoodie 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 jacket in a washing machine that has an agitator.
  • If you cannot follow either of these prior instructions you should hand wash your jacket 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 jacket is completely dry.
  5. Then loft and redistribute your insulation in the dryer by running it for 10 minutes on low or no heat with 3 dryer balls.


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

 

3DeFX Technology

Four types of spiral-shaped fibers are intertwined to give 3DeFX insulation more loft and stretchability than traditional microfiber synthetic insulations. This insulation stretches with you as you move, allowing heat to escape & keeping you at the perfect temperature!

When active, your body motion stretches the tiny coils of fiber in the insulation.  As the coils are stretched (much like trampoline springs,) the 3DeFX insulation is less lofty & more heat is allowed to pass through. 

As soon as you stop moving, those tiny insulation fibers coil back up and create maximum loft in the insulation.

Basically what this means is that you get a warmer insulation that weighs less & helps regulate temperature.

Features & Capabilities

We've made sure to add all your favorite features to maximize warmth, utility, coverage, and design. The features of the Ventus Active Hoodie will allow you to adapt to many different types of adventures!

Additional Details

View these video resources for more details about the Ventus materials, insulation, features, & design.

Ultralight Stretch Technology

3DeFX™ Insulation

Utilizing the new innovative3DeFX Insulationwe were able to create a hoodie that weighs only half of what other traditional insulated hoodies weigh while retaining high warmth value and active body-mapped breathability!

More Warmth, Less Weight

Weighing just 7 oz, the Ventus is warmer than any traditional cotton or fleece hoodie.

At the same time it's also incredibly breathable when you need that instead!

the Ventus vs others

Here's how the Ventus compares to other popular warmth layers.

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Customer Reviews

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Melinda
Just okay

I like that it's very lightweight. As a result, it is also not very warm. I was not active when I was using it, so that might be the reason.
The sizing for women's products seems to be very inaccurate. When I follow the size charts, and order the size based on my measurements, the item is usually too big. Returning an item is difficult and costly. I don't mind things being somewhat loose, but I think you should work on getting the sizing charts more accurate. Women usually have breasts and wider hips, and bigger butts than men. As a result, it's hard to know which measurement to use to pick a size. This is the 3rd jacket sort of thing I've purchased from you, and all have not been sized properly. For reference, I'm 5'5", 148 lbs, 41.25" chest and 41" hips. I ordered a large, even though my measurements are more in the XL/XXL range. It's very roomy on me and the sleeves are very long. Not sure if I'm the only woman that's having such discrepancies, but maybe there are others out there. Use caution when picking a size.

I've only washed this once and am very disappointed with the outcome. I washed it in cold water, using a mild detergent. It came out with an odd display of sort of grayish streaks. It looks like I've had it for decades. Weird, right?

I do wish it had some pockets. I kept trying to put my hands in non-existent pockets out of habit. I was on a project in northern Nevada doing trail maintenance but only used this jacket in the cool evening after I was done. I met a guy that had this almost same jacket from OV, but it had a full zipper and pockets. Do you still make that? I think I'd like that iteration more.

Since it's summer in Vegas, I don't need the warmth now. I'll update my review once I start really using it. Maybe I'll like it more after using it more frequently, but the grayish streaks really bother me. I can't use it for anything but hiking. It sort of looks like I rubbed against a dirty car, so I wouldn't wear it in public. It just looks dirty.

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Susan Burtchett
Nice weight

Nice weight for a mid layer with just the right warmth. Even better if it was offered in a women's petite size which means it's a little long for me.

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Judith Weitz
Active hoodie for women

I have had about 5 hikes with the Women's Outdoor Hoodie, twice with heavy winds and rain. The warmth of the jacket even though wet held true . When our safety is on the line, this will be the jacket I choose over the puffy.

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J.R.

Great jacket so far. My only gripe is that there are no extermal pockets…just one inside.

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Suzan Pelloni
Almost Perfect

I love the material and fit, but when the hood is down, the zipper digs into my neck.