While many alpine-styled layers are cut slim to maintain a low profile for mountain pursuits, the First Light Hoody has a very boxy cut through the torso. While most of the Black Diamond apparel I’ve worn has fit me quite well, I found the fit of the First Light Hoody frustratingly inconsistent. Matt Zia in the Black Diamond First Light Hoody on the Scepter (WI4+), Hyalite Canyon, MT. “Active” insulation is designed to breathe better than a standard puffy so you can put a layer on and wear it all the way up to the summit without overheating.īlack Diamond entered this category with the First Light Hoody, which they say is designed to “handle anything from windblown knife-edged traverses to mellow tours.” So we wanted to see how the First Light Hoody measured up to offerings from Patagonia, Arc’teryx, and Outdoor Research. From the Patagonia Nano-Air, to the Outdoor Research Ascendant and Uberlayer jacket, to The North Face Ventrix Hoodie, almost every outerwear company has some form of a highly-breathable puffy jacket. “Active” insulation is a real big buzzword right now in the outerwear industry. Test Locations: Swan Range, Beartooth Range, & Hyalite Canyon, MT
Lining: Nylon woven mesh (65 gsm, 100% nylon).
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