Women Berghaus Womens Extrem MTN Seeker MW Down Hoody

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The Seeker Down Hoody is a great option as both a Mid and outer layer for a range of winter activities, providing a high level of warmth and a great range of movement for climbing, winter walking and scrambling.

Berghaus says: 

Staying warm in the mountains is crucial to comfort, and safety, and therefore having fun! The MTN Seeker MW Down Hoody is a must have piece in your layering armoury. Versatile enough to be used as a warm outer layer, or as part of a cold day layering system.

Our Verdict

The Seeker Down Hoody follows Berghaus’ trend with the new Extrem range which is to offer high levels of performance by focusing on the basic needs of the user which in this case is warmth and practicality of movement. To do this they have used a 800 fill hydro down to create a very warm mid layer jacket that works both as an mid layer in combination with a shell for winter climbing and walks, or as an outer shell in dryer cool conditions or when doing a high level of activity in winter.

One of the most interesting features of the jacket is the use of the stretch fabric under the arms and on the back panels, is allows a greater range of movement and prevents that tight feel you can sometimes get with mid layers when they are under a shell. Although a simple concept it does make a big difference and something that I found useful when having to reach up when climbing or scrambling. It features some good-sized pockets on the front and one internal pocket for the smaller essentials. The hood is fairly adjustable via a draw cord on the back but did feel a little uncomfortable without a hat or helmet on.

The Womens version offers a slightly more tailored fit but it is true to size as there is room for a liner fleece underneath without restricting movement, but not to baggy that it can’t be worn just with a base layer. 

The warmth of the Seeker is excellent and that the freedom of movement did set it apart from other mid layer down jackets so it is a good addition to anyone’s winter arsenal.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• 100% Recycled Pertex Quantum with DWR and woven baffle construction
• Freedom of movement with maximum stretch both inside and underarm
• RDS 800 fill-power hydrophobic goose down
• Body-mapped insulation optimizing warmth and movement
• Guide approved pocket design
• 2 high hand pockets and 1 internal chest pocket are pack & harness compatible

Specifications

• XSmall (UK 08) weighs: 317g
• Small (UK 10) weighs: 327g
• Medium (UK 12) weighs: 342g
• Large (UK 14) weighs: 355g

Material & Construction

• BODY: 100% RECYCLED POLYAMIDE
• PANELS: 87% POLYAMIDE / 13% ELASTANE
• LINING: 100% POLYAMIDE / INSULATION: 100%
• DOWN (90% DOWN & 10% GOOSE FEATHER) / TRIM: 100% POLYESTER
• CONTAINS NON-TEXTILE PARTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN

Help & advice:

• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• What is PERTEX Quantum?
• Choosing a Down Jacket
• Down Quality
• All About Down
• Hydrophobic Down