Stratus Down Hoodie - Shadow Gray

Best in Class.The Stratus Down Hoodie is our state-of-the-art, technical, goose down mid-layer hoodie. This is the most feature rich and technically advanced hooded goose down jacket in its class. When details make the design and details matter; our jacket features a unique stretch 20D nylon shell with stitch-less baffles, DWR, premium 850 fill power, hydrophobic goose down , a cozy brushed tricot lined hood and hand pockets, 2 convertible pillow pockets, and new for 2024, an easy to engage 2-way Vislon YKK front zipper, and cinch hood.

These types of mid-layers are the warmest to weight ratio performance jackets available today. They are also highly compressible making them ideal to pack small and stow in packs for wilderness travel. PDW raises the bar in this class of down garments with premium, technical materials and signature design details to extend capability and usefulness. There is no more thermally efficient insulating fill material than nature's goose down. Go light, fast, and stay warm in the backcountry. Available in Shadow Gray. #stratusdownhoodie Water is the "down killer". As any seasoned outdoors person knows, wet down renders it useless as an insulator. Down's amazing natural thermal properties is inherent in its ability to trap warm air. However water will normally collapse the tiny air trapping filaments of down clusters. PDW uses state-of-the art, premium, 850 fill power, treated goose down, which is hydrophobic, and stays drier 27 times longer than untreated goose down. Never use down garments as rain garments. That's a tenderfoot or city slicker move. However with our Stratus Down Hoodie, along with the DWR finish 20D stretch nylon shell, the user has enough time to shrug off the first bit of rainfall and grab a waterproof shell to wear over.
PDW uses a unique stitch-less baffle construction which was created by a special mill that actually weaves two layers of fabric together only at the contact lines. We do not use welded baffles which only add extra weight, bulk and creates cold spots. Unlike any down mid-layer in this class, we use a brushed poly tricot hood liner for unrivaled comfort, additional warmth, and prevents that dreaded morning chill of cold-nylon-to-the-face every alpinist knows. The Stratus Down Hoodie stows into its own built in stuff-sack pocket and converts into a camp pillow. Additionally there is also a detachable stuff-sack that converts into a travel neck pillow. A total of 6 pockets, wire media pass through port in the chest pocket, and cinch bottom rounds out the many details.
RDS certified means, ethically harvested down and best practices used in animal welfare.

Specifications:

Materials:

• 20D Stretch Nylon with C6 DWR
• Goose DownTek™, Clean Chemistry, Treated Water Resistant with Antimicrobial Treatments, RDS Certified 850 Fill Power Goose Down
• 90% / 10% Down / Feather Mix
• Brushed Poly Tricot
• #5 Vislon YKK 2-way Reverse Coil Nylon Main Zipper
• #3 YKK Reverse Coil Nylon Pocket Zippers
• Custom Nylon Hardware and Trims

Weight:

• 18.39oz/521.6gms

Sizing:

• Regular Fit, Can Be Worn Over Base-Layers to Fleece and Sweaters
• S, M, L, XL, XXL

Features:

• Water Resistant Goose DownTek™ Treated 850 Fill Power Goose Down with Antimicrobial Treatments
• RDS Certified Goose Down
• 4oz / 113gm Fill Weight (Size Medium)
• Stretch, Water Resistant Shell
• Cinch Hood
• Cozy Hood Liner
• Easy to Engage 2-way Vislon YKK Center Front Zipper
• 3 Zippered, Exterior Pockets
• Integrated Microfiber Lined Camp Pillow Hand Pockets
• 1 Internal Zippered Stash Pocket
• 2 Internal Open Top Stash Pockets
• 1 Additional Detachable Stuff-Sack/Travel Pillow
• Full Windflap
• Internally Routed Cinch Bottom Shock Cords

Imported


"Their Tycho Down Hoodie was already great, but they outdid themselves. This [Stratus Down Hoodie] is KILLER."
- GWA
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Water Repellant
Goose Down

Why water repellant goose down? Wet and soaked down kills the ability of this premium natural insulating material to loft and trap warm air, rendering it completely useless. PDW uses our own Goose DownTek™, a clean chemistry treatment process for goose down to keep it 27 times drier than without. This means our treated goose down is able to retain its loft, trap warm air and keep you insulated even in damp/wet conditions. Superior performance from nature's most efficient insulator.

850 Fill
Power

The core of every down jacket is the fill. PDW uses 850 fill power down fill, which sits squarely in the excellent range when it comes to quality. Simply put, this means that you have an excellent, high degree of loft for less weight and maximum insulating properties. Other features include the industry first of using brushed tricot linings in the hood and hand pocket for extra comfort, 2 interior stash pockets for gloves-beanies-camera batteries, and a shock corded bottom cinch to block updrafts on the windiest of days.

Stretch
Shell

Until recently, down-proof shell fabrics with stretch were not possible. This is where you couldn't have stretch and not have an unacceptable degree of down clusters working their way through the fabric weave. Using the industry's most advanced CNC textile milling machines, the latest in lightweight, down-proof, stretch shell fabrics were developed, and used in our Stratus Hoodies. Surrounding our premium down fill, is our state-of-the-art 20D stretch nylon shell; light, durable and features innovative, stitchless baffles. That translates to minimal bulk and superior freedom of movement.

New
Updates

We can't help but always look for ways to improve our designs. In addition to 3 new colors, we added a shock corded system to the hood so the user can cinch it down on the most blustery of days, and a fuss-free Vislon type YKK 2-way front zipper which should be simple and easy to use for even the most zippered challenged folks out there.

Details
Make the
Design

PDW's product designs are not governed by wilderness-ignorant stuffed-shirts sitting in some committee looking for ways to offer the least for the most. We use all the goods we design and offer. By that simple virtue, we demand that our designs feature all the purpose driven details that are useful, versatile, and become force multipliers in the field.

Camp and
Travel

Extending the usefulness of our Stratus even further, we designed an integrated camp pillow feature into the jacket. By simply turning either one of the hand pockets inside out and stuffing the jacket inside, you can convert this into a handy camp pillow. Perfect for backpacking and mountaineering. And for a final little extra, we also include an extra brushed tricot stuff sack that can also convert the Stratus into a travel neck pillow.

RDS
Certified

In keeping with our beliefs for humane treatment, RDS Certified means ethically harvested down and best practices used in animal welfare according to established international standards.

Long
Life
Apparel

On average, PDW apparel is designed and made to last a minimum of 5 seasons. Durability, high level function, performance and less waste are integral to PDW's product mission. While actual mileage is highly subjective and based on an individual's use and lifestyle, we strive to build goods to last, beyond the industry's typical life cycle standards, and we do not subscribe to wasteful "fast fashion" or disposable consumerism.

Pro-Line

PDW is committed to working with the world's best partner factories in the making of our goods. Whether here at home in the States, or beyond to vetted, top tier partners across the globe. Our commitment means that we can deliver the best-made goods we can to our customers.

Best in Class.The Stratus Down Hoodie is our state-of-the-art, technical, goose down mid-layer hoodie. This is the most feature rich and technically advanced hooded goose down jacket in its class. When details make the design and details matter; our jacket features a unique stretch 20D nylon shell with stitch-less baffles, DWR, premium 850 fill power, hydrophobic goose down , a cozy brushed tricot lined hood and hand pockets, 2 convertible pillow pockets, and new for 2024, an easy to engage 2-way Vislon YKK front zipper, and cinch hood.These types of mid-layers are the warmest to weight ratio performance jackets available today. They are also highly compressible making them ideal to pack small and stow in packs for wilderness travel. PDW raises the bar in this class of down garments with premium, technical materials and signature design details to extend capability and usefulness. There is no more thermally efficient insulating fill material than nature's goose down. Go light, fast, and stay warm in the backcountry. Available in Shadow Gray. #stratusdownhoodie

Materials

• 20D Stretch Nylon with C6 DWR
• Goose DownTek™, Clean Chemistry, Treated Water Resistant with Antimicrobial Treatments, RDS Certified 850 Fill Power Goose Down
• 90% / 10% Down / Feather Mix
• Brushed Poly Tricot
• Vislon YKK 2-way Reverse Coil Nylon Main Zipper
• #3 YKK Reverse Coil Nylon Pocket Zippers
• Custom Nylon Hardware and Trims

Features

• Water Resistant Goose DownTek™ Treated 850 Fill Power Goose Down with Antimicrobial Treatments
• RDS Certified Goose Down
• 4oz / 113gm Fill Weight (Size Medium)
• Stretch, Water Resistant Shell
• Cozy Hood Liner
• Shock Corded Cinch Hood
• 2-Way Fuss-Free Center Front YKK Vislon Type Zipper
• 3 Zippered, Exterior Pockets
• Integrated Microfiber Lined Camp Pillow Hand Pockets
• 1 Internal Zippered Stash Pocket
• 2 Internal Open Top Stash Pockets
• 1 Additional Detachable Stuff-Sack/Travel Pillow
• Full Windflap
• Internally Routed Cinch Bottom Shock Cords