Black Diamond Men's Approach Down Hoody

A down layering piece for chilly fall belays, breezy ridgelines and serious expeditions alike, the Approach Down Hoody packs down to nothing and is ready in an instant for dependable alpine-worthy warmth.

Inspired by "no pack and a pared down rack" kind of days, the Approach Down Hoody easily layers over a sun hoody on brisk multi-pitch rock routes or under a shell on ice climbs and alpine missions. The Approach Hoody's ultralight nylon ripstop shell features Green Theme International's revolutionary Breathable Water Protection Technology-an environmentally friendly, PFC-free DWR that's superior in performance and substantially more durable than other DWR solutions. Inside, premium 800-fill, RDS-certified HyperDRY goose down insulation offers high-lofting, incredibly packable warmth that resists inclement weather. When it's time to move, the jacket stuffs into left front chest pocket and secures to your harness with a carabiner clip loop. For 2023, the fit, design, and sizing has been entirely updated.

Features:

• GTT's Empel Breathable Water Protection Technology-a revolutionary water-free and PFC-free DWR that's superior in performance and substantially more durable than other DWR solutions
• 800-fill, RDS-certified Allied HyperDRY goose down insulation
• Insulated hood with single-pull drawcord adjust
• Front Length: 28.5 in from High Point of Shoulder
• YKK Vislon Slim center front zipper for ultimate packability
• Two YKK zippered hand pockets and zippered chest pocket
• Jacket packs into hand pocket with a carabiner clip loop
• Elastic hood opening and cuffs
• ECO Label Status
• Fit: Slim

Sustainability:

• Empel DWR by GTT: PCF-Free, extremely durable, with unparalled performace, GTT Empel uses a patented process to permanently hyper-fuse the water protective finish direcly to the individual fibers of the fabric, offering unmatched super-hydrophobic properties, while maintaining optimal breathability.
• RDS Certified Down: All Black Diamond garments filled with down are certified under the Responsible Down Standard (RDS). The RDS ensures that the down used is sourced with the highest ehtical standards and traceability through independent, third-party assesments of all aspects of animal rearing and handling, as well as chain of custody through the entire supply chain will help to improve the well-being of animals.

Tech Specs:

• Display Weight: 0.304 kg / 10.72 oz
• Size Range: S-XL

Here at Black Diamond it's all about climbing and skiing. We share the same experiences that you do on rock, ice and snow and these experiences push us to make the best gear possible for our worldwide family of climbers and skiers.

What began with a backyard anvil and a hammer has now grown into a global company with offices on three continents. Black Diamond is a company that's not just for rock climbers and skiers, but one that stands for the spirit of the sports we live, their values and goals, past, present and future. Since 1957, our innovative gear designs have set the standard in numerous areas. This is partly the result of dedication, desire and diligence on the part of an incredible team of people. It's also a product of the fact that each of us are climbers and skiers ourselves.

We're a company of users. It's who we are. We're the greatest dreamers about what could be, and the harshest of critics about what exists. Because of this, the creation of Black Diamond is a process that will never end. The company today is more committed than ever, thanks to the many people here in the U.S., at Black Diamond Europe and at Black Diamond Asia whose limitless energy and hands-on involvement have created a promising future for all climbers and skiers worldwide.