The North Face Kalix Men's Down Hoodie

The North Face Kalix Men's Down Hoodie is a lightweight, packable down midlayer built for cold days in the mountains. Hybrid down and synthetic insulation, durable reinforced overlays, and a fitted hood combine for a light, warm hoodie that works as a midlayer under a shell or on its own in dry cold.

Why we like it:

The Cordura overlays on the hood, yoke, and upper sleeves are the standout, adding durability right where pack straps and rock scrapes do the most damage. At just over half a pound, it's impressively light for the warmth.

Features and Functions:

Compressible 700 fill goose down fills the body, with an extra layer of HEATSEEKER synthetic insulation in the yoke, draft flap, and upper sleeves where moisture tends to build. The body fabric is a Pertex Quantum 100 percent recycled nylon ripstop with a non-PFC DWR, and Cordura ripstop overlays reinforce the hood, yoke, and upper sleeves. An attached, adjustable three-piece hood, a two-way front zip with an internal draft flap, a secure-zip chest pocket and hand pockets, and an internal drop-in pocket round it out. The down is RDS certified, and it weighs about 252 grams.

Fit and Sizing:

A regular fit layers easily under a shell. An internal hem cinch-cord locks in warmth.

Bottom Line:

Under a shell on a cold tour or on its own at a chilly trailhead, the Kalix delivers durable down warmth that disappears into a pack.